Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields revive Dead Man’s Bones with first new single in 17 years

Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields have brought Dead Man’s Bones out of a long dormancy to release new material for the first time since 2009. The comeback single is titled "Lost in the Night" and represents the duo’s first public musical offering in 17 years. The announcement comes via the release of the track and an accompanying visual, signalling that the project is active again after nearly two decades without new music. For anyone who has followed Dead Man’s Bones, this marks a clear end to the silence around new recordings.

The new single, "Lost in the Night," was released alongside a music video. Details released with the single identify the video’s cast and make clear that the visual element is central to the new material. While the song itself is the headline, pairing it with a produced music video suggests the duo intended a strong audiovisual re-entry into the public sphere. The timing of the release, just ahead of Halloween, gives the single a seasonally timely moment to cut through the noise and attract attention from both music and entertainment audiences.

The video for "Lost in the Night" features actors Rain Spencer and Noah Jupe. Spencer is known for The Summer I Turned Pretty, while Jupe’s recent credits include Hamnet and Avengers: Secret Wars. Their involvement brings performers currently visible in popular film and television projects into the Dead Man’s Bones world, creating crossover interest between viewers who recognise those actors and listeners following Gosling and Shields’ return. The choice of cast points to a cinematic approach to the song’s presentation and hints that the duo wanted the video to stand on its own as a piece of storytelling.

The release confirms that Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields have resumed work together under the Dead Man’s Bones banner. Although the project has been inactive in terms of new releases since 2009, the pair re-emerging suggests a deliberate reunion rather than a one-off novelty. The revival of Dead Man’s Bones places the spotlight back on the collaboration between Gosling and Shields, a pairing that had previously released music and then stepped away from producing new recordings for an extended period.

The single and its video arrived close to Halloween, timing that was noted in initial coverage. Releasing 'Lost in the Night' in late October positions the comeback within a seasonal moment when audiences are particularly receptive to moody, atmospheric or spooky-themed material. Whether intentional as a marketing move or simply coincidental, the proximity to Halloween gives the release a timely angle and a clear opportunity to reach listeners looking for new music that fits the season’s tone.

For fans of Dead Man’s Bones, the new single is the most concrete sign of activity from the project in years. With 'Lost in the Night' and a cast-driven music video now public, Gosling and Shields have demonstrated a willingness to create and present new work together. Beyond the release itself, the information available is limited to the single and its visual. There’s no official detail here about future releases, touring or further plans for Dead Man’s Bones, so observers must wait for further announcements to know whether this marks a full-scale comeback or a single creative outing.