Interpol Rekindles Its New York Spirit on Eighth Album
The band's new record, 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton,' emerged from sessions with producer Andrew Wyatt and longtime touring bassist Brad Truax, who joined the studio for the first time. Frontman Paul Banks says the collaboration brought a fresh energy to the group. The album, released Aug. 28, continues their signature moody sound while marking a new chapter for the band.
The album marks the first time Brad Truax, Interpol’s touring bassist since 2011, contributed to a studio record, freeing Paul Banks to focus on vocals and guitar. Producer Andrew Wyatt, known for pop hits with Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, hosted initial sessions in his West Village basement studio in spring 2024. Banks and guitarist Daniel Kessler now live abroad—Berlin and Barcelona respectively—while drummer Sam Fogarino resides in Philadelphia, making the New York sessions a deliberate return to their roots.
This release could reinforce Interpol’s standing as a touchstone for moody, guitar-driven rock in an era dominated by streaming and genre fragmentation. Longtime fans may find continuity reassuring, while the fresh collaborative input might attract listeners curious about the band’s evolution. The album’s reception could also influence how veteran acts balance nostalgia with reinvention, potentially shaping expectations for other legacy groups navigating similar creative transitions.