Streaming algorithms might be killing our souls—at least according to Moby, who’s announcing his 23rd studio album Future Quiet as a “refuge” from our perpetually screaming world. The electronic pioneer drops the minimalist, piano-heavy collection February 20, 2026 via BMG, leading with a reworked version of “When It’s Cold I’d Like to Die” featuring Jacob Lusk of Gabriels. That 1995 deep cut became Moby’s most-streamed track thanks to Stranger Things placements across seasons one, four, and the upcoming fifth season, proving that Netflix’s supernatural drama wields more A&R power than most record labels.
Moby tracked down Lusk after hearing him on KCRW, calling the vocalist’s contribution “transcendent” on a song that’s already accumulated hundreds of millions of annual streams. The collaboration transforms the haunting original into something even more ethereal. The 14-track album features additional collaborations with serpentwithfeet, Elise Serenelle, and India Carney, drawing from influences like Cocteau Twins, Brian Eno, and Joy Division’s “Atmosphere.” It’s a deliberate pivot from the artist who once defined rave culture with “Go” and sold 20 million albums through electronic bombast.
This isn’t just artistic evolution—it’s cultural timing perfectly calibrated. While TikTok turns three-decade-old tracks viral and wellness apps push meditation soundscapes, Moby’s embracing ambient minimalism as antidote to digital overwhelm. The irony isn’t lost: the same artist who soundtracked countless warehouse parties now positions quiet as revolutionary. Following 2023’s Ambient 23, Future Quiet continues his migration from dancefloor destroyer to contemplative curator, offering piano-driven respite from our noise-saturated existence.
The album arrives alongside a major 2026 tour including Coachella and Brighton’s On The Beach festival on July 26. For an artist who’s survived every electronic music trend since the early 90s, this ambient chapter feels less like reinvention and more like necessary evolution. Your streaming queue probably needs more refuge than bangers anyway—Moby’s just giving permission to turn down the volume and breathe deeper.
