I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (iDKHOW), the musical project of Salt Lake City-based Dallon Weekes, has unveiled their highly anticipated sophomore album, GLOOM DIVISION. The album will arrive on February 23 courtesy of Concord Records.
Along with the announcement comes a new single “WHAT LOVE?,” an homage to the sexually suggestive R&B hits that ruled the 90s airwaves, amplifying the track’s seductive ambiance with slinky guitar riffs, potent basslines, and lyrics channeling an aching desperation.
The single comes with a visually captivating video directed by iDKHOW’s longtime collaborator, Raúl Gonzo. Dallon takes viewers on a bewitching journey through a vivid set, reminiscent of a scene straight out of a John Waters film, seamlessly transitioning between various eccentric characters.
Produced by Dave Fridmann (Tame Impala, MGMT, Weezer), the album showcases a boundary-pushing fusion of R&B, post-punk and art-pop, exploring themes ranging from love and obsession to satanic panic and neurodivergence. Recorded at Fridmann’s Tarbox Road Studios and Weekes’ own basement studio, GLOOM DIVISION is a testament to the power of collaboration and fearless artistic expression.
“Writing has always been an outlet to exorcize your demons or difficult emotions, but with GLOOM DIVISION I made a conscious effort to stop censoring myself when it comes to the subject material, or what I wanted to say,” reflected Weekes.
iDKHOW has confirmed a hometown New Year’s celebration that will take place on December 30 at The Depot in Salt Lake City. Presale tickets can be accessed today with the passcode WHATLOVE starting at 10am MDT with general onsale starting Friday October, 6 at 10am MDT. More tour dates will be announced soon.
The new album follows iDKHOW’s critically acclaimed debut, Razzmatazz, which included the No.1 Alternative radio hit “Leave Me Alone,” and the previous EP 1981 Extended Play, which included RIAA certified GOLD-certified single “Choke.” They have performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ellen, and CBS This Morning: Saturday, and shared stages with Post Malone, The Killers and more.
