And Honestly, We Needed This Album More Than We Realized
There are bands you casually listen to.
There are bands you respect.
And then there are bands like Jungle, the kind that quietly sneak into your life, soundtrack your best memories, and somehow make every drive with the windows down feel like the opening scene of a movie.
I’m firmly in that last camp.
I’ve been waiting for this album announcement for months, and now we’re just one week away from hearing Sunshine, Jungle’s fifth studio album. If history tells us anything, it’s that this isn’t going to be another collection of songs. It’s going to be another carefully crafted experience from a band that seems physically incapable of making boring music.
Seriously… go listen to Back On 74, Casio, Busy Earnin’, Keep Moving, Time, Heavy, California, or Happy Man. Then try convincing yourself this band doesn’t deserve to be mentioned alongside the best modern acts working today.
Good luck.
More Than Just Tom and Josh Anymore
Jungle began as the creative vision of lifelong friends Tom McFarland and Josh Lloyd-Watson, who grew up together in West London before forming the band in 2013.
Over the years they built something remarkably unique.
Soul.
Funk.
Electronic music.
Disco.
R&B.
Indie.
Dance.
They somehow mixed all of it together without sounding like anyone else.
While Tom and Josh remain the heart of the project, vocalist Lydia Kitto has evolved from collaborator into a full-time member, adding another emotional layer to Jungle’s already distinctive sound. Her vocal performances have become a defining part of the band’s recent work and appear to play an even bigger role throughout Sunshine.
A Discography That Never Misses
One thing I appreciate about Jungle is consistency.
Some artists chase whatever trend is dominating TikTok this week. Others completely reinvent themselves every album until nobody remembers why they became famous.
Jungle doesn’t do either.
Every record feels connected to the last without becoming repetitive.
Their debut introduced the groove.
For Ever expanded the atmosphere.
Loving In Stereo perfected the dance floor.
Volcano exploded worldwide thanks in part to the viral success of Back On 74, whose unforgettable choreography helped introduce millions of new listeners to the band and ultimately contributed to a BRIT Award-winning run.
Now comes Sunshine.
Why Sunshine Already Feels Different
The lead single Carry On immediately feels familiar while still pushing Jungle forward.
Early previews suggest the new record leans into warmer instrumentation, Brazilian influences, soulful melodies and reflective songwriting while keeping the infectious grooves that made fans fall in love with the band in the first place.
Rather than trying to recreate another Back On 74, the group appears focused on evolving naturally instead of chasing algorithms.
Imagine that.
Musicians making music because they actually want to.
What a revolutionary concept in 2026.
Then Comes The World Tour
The release of Sunshine also kicks off an extensive world tour that will take Jungle across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Arena shows.
Festival appearances.
Massive production.
If you’ve never seen Jungle live, you’re missing one of the tightest, most visually creative performances in modern music.
Their concerts aren’t simply live shows.
They’re dance productions.
They’re films happening in real time.
They’re celebrations disguised as concerts.
And yes… they’re absolutely worth traveling for.
One Of Music’s Most Underrated Superpowers
One thing that has always fascinated me about Jungle is how effortlessly cool they are.
No outrageous controversies.
No nonstop celebrity drama.
No desperate attempts to dominate headlines every Tuesday afternoon.
They simply make incredible music.
Release stunning videos.
Tour the world.
Repeat.
Somehow they’ve built one of the strongest visual identities in modern music without ever feeling manufactured. Their choreography, cinematography and color palettes are instantly recognizable before a single lyric is even sung.
That’s incredibly rare.
August 14 Can’t Get Here Fast Enough
I’ll admit it.
I’m counting the days.
Sunshine is already one of my most anticipated albums of the year, and if Jungle’s track record is any indication, we’re about to receive another collection of songs that will quietly become the soundtrack to thousands of road trips, beach days, late-night drives and unforgettable memories.
Sometimes the biggest albums aren’t the loudest ones.
Sometimes they’re simply the ones you’ll still be listening to five years later.
I have a feeling Sunshine is going to be one of those records.
We’ll see you back here after release day.
Something tells me we’ll have plenty more to say.
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Jungle
Sunshine
Tracklisting
1. Come Back to Me
2. Sunshine
3. Where Are You Now?
4. Move Like You Do
5. Romeo II ft Bas
6. Carry On
7. The Wave
8. Someday, Somewhere
9. Natural
10. Reflection
11. Heavy on My Soul
Jungle 2026 Tour Dates
September 9—Minneapolis, MN—The Armory
September 10—Chicago, IL—United Center
September 12—Toronto, ON—Scotiabank Arena
September 13—Laval, QC—Place Bell
September 15—Boston, MA—Agganis Arena
September 17—Washington, DC—The Anthem
September 19—New York, NY—Barclays Center
September 21—Nashville, TN—The Pinnacle
September 23—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall
September 24—Austin, TX—Moody Center
September 25—Dallas, TX—Texas Trust CU Theatre
September 27—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre – SOLD OUT
September 28—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
October 1—Portland, OR—Veterans Memorial Coliseum
October 2—Vancouver, BC—Pacific Coliseum
October 3—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena
October 6—Berkeley, CA—Greek Theatre – SOLD OUT
October 7—Berkeley, CA—Greek Theatre
October 9—Santa Barbara, CA—Santa Barbara Bowl – SOLD OUT
October 10—Los Angeles, CA—Crypto.com Arena
October 24—Lisbon, Portugal—MEO Arena
October 26—Madrid, Spain—Movistar Arena
October 28—Barcelona, Spain—Palau Sant Jordi
October 30—Paris, France—Accor Arena
October 31—Brussels, Belgium—Forest National
November 3—Amsterdam, Netherlands—Ziggo Dome
November 5—Hamburg, Germany—Barclays Arena
November 6—Copenhagen, Denmark—Royal Arena
November 8—Berlin, Germany—Uber Arena
November 10—Łódź, Poland—Atlas Arena
November 12—Munich, Germany—Olympiahalle
November 13—Vienna, Austria—Wiener Stadthalle
November 15—Milan, Italy—Unipol Forum
November 18—Dublin, Ireland—3Arena
November 21—Leeds, United Kingdom—First Direct Bank Arena
November 22—Cardiff, United Kingdom—Cardiff Utilita Arena
November 24—London, United Kingdom—The O2
November 25—London, United Kingdom—The O2
November 27—Manchester, United Kingdom—Co-op Live
November 28—Glasgow, United Kingdom—OVO Hydro
March 2—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre
March 4—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena
March 6—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena
March 10—Perth, Australia—RAC Arena
