Billy Idol is set to prove his rebel yell is still intact, as the pop-punk legend has announced plans to release his first full-length studio album in more than a decade. Dream into It is due out on April 25.
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The nine-track collection features guest appearances by Joan Jett, Avril Lavigne, and Alison Mosshart of The Kills and The Dead Weather.
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“Still Dancing,” the album’s closing track, has been released as an advance digital single. A companion music video for the rocking anthem has debuted at Idol’s official YouTube channel.
The clip features footage of Idol singing the tune in a packed rock club surrounded by young fans. The video also includes an appearance by Billy’s longtime guitarist and songwriting partner Steve Stevens.
Dream into It can be pre-ordered now. It’s available on CD, as a standard black vinyl or limited-edition purple vinyl LP, and via digital formats. Signed copies of the CDs and LPs can be purchased at Idol’s official online store.
Idol Shares the Meaning Behind “Still Dancing”
In a press statement, Idol explained the meaning behind the lyrics of “Still Dancing.”
“‘Still Dancing’ is really a reflection of my whole journey,” the 69-year-old rocker noted. “From the punk rock period through to now. And I’m still looking towards the future, still living the life I set out to live.”
He continued, “At the start of the song I’m recalling the early times in London, when I was living in squats or at friends’ apartments, all my belongings in a plastic bag. Everybody at home or work told you what you were doing was never going to happen. But punk rock gave me an opening. I was surrounded by people who loved the music as deeply as I did and you were going to throw caution to the wind, believe in what you were doing and grab on for dear life.”
Idol concluded, “As the song says, there have been many moments along the way where I’ve been self destructive. But what’s seen me through is that unflinching belief in the music that started all those years ago. That’s been the greatest gift of all.”
More About Dream into It and Idol’s Most Recent Releases
Dream into It is Idol’s first studio album since Kings & Queens of the Underground, which was released in 2014. Since then, Billy also has released two EPs featuring new, original tunes—The Roadside (2021) and The Cage (2022).
Idol’s Upcoming Tour Plans
Idol recently announced the It’s a Nice Day to…Tour Again! trek with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. The expansive outing features 41 confirmed dates, kicking off April 30 in Phoenix and running through a September 25 concert at the Kia Forum in the Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood, California.
Five dollars from each ticket sold for the Kia Forum show will be donated to the American Red Cross in support of Southern California Wildfire Relief. Idol will match the donation funds raised by the ticket sales.
Idol Also Has Received a 2025 Rock Hall Nomination
Billy recently was nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the Performer category this year.
The other nominees are Bad Company, Soundgarden, Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, The Black Crowes, Joe Cocker, Joy Division/New Order, Outkast, Oasis, Phish, The White Stripes, Chubby Checker, and Maná.
This year’s ceremony will be held in Los Angles in the fall.
As part of the induction selection process, fans can vote for their favorite nominees online through April 21 at vote.rockhall.com. Voting is limited to seven picks at a time, once daily. Once voting is closed, the top five artists selected by the public will make up a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other ballots submitted to determine the 2025 inductees.
Dream into It Track List:
- “Dream into It”
- “77” (featuring Avril Lavigne)
- “Too Much Fun”
- “John Wayne” (featuring Alison Mosshart)
- “Wildside” (featuring Joan Jett)
- “People I Love”
- “Gimme the Weight”
- “I’m Your Hero”
- “Still Dancing”
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