Michael Monroe unleash the unapologetic and electrifying third single 'Shinola'
 | Wed, February 18, 2026 at 7:06 AM |
'Shinola' takes aim at a morally corrupt emotional leech who exploits everyone in their orbit, only to reap the isolation they've sown. It's a razor- sharp, crowd-rallying anthem that transforms collective exasperation into raw, liberating release.
"'Shinola' was obviously originally written about a certain jerk but unfortunately most of us can relate as we know a lot of them" comments Michael Monroe. "There's a lot of negative, ignorant idiots in the world and sometimes it's good to vent frustrations by singing about it. And Karma always gets us in the end anyway!"
The new album Outerstellar is an experience as much as a collection of great songs, a sweet smelling, leathery, glitter-shimmered, sweat-soaked raunch and punch wrapped in one of the great voices in rock 'n' roll. From loud crashing guitars to harmonicas, to gorgeous acoustic moments, you'll sing, you'll dance, you'll shiver, you'll shake, and you'll smell this wonderful exhilarating record in all its weathered biker jacket incense-coated glory and you'll also realize that whatever the hell is going on in the world right now, when you put this album on, it's an instant escape to carefree days and an emancipation from worries, fears and woes.
Outerstellar will see a whole burst of life when Michael Monroe and band bring it to stages internationally over the course of the year. The first glimpse will happen on the Buckcherry UK co-headline tour, kicking off in Southampton on February 24, where fans will get to experience some of these new tracks live for the very first time. For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: michaelmonroe.com
2026:
24 Feb The 1865, Southampton (UK)
25 Feb O2 Ritz, Manchester (UK)
27 Feb KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (UK)
28 Feb Northumbria Institute, Newcastle (UK)
1 Mar SWG3, Glagsgow (UK)
3 Mar Tramshed, Cardiff (UK)
4 Mar The Foundry, Torquay (UK)
6 Mar Rock City, Nottingham (UK)
7 Mar O2 Forum, London (UK)
8 Mar Chalk, Brighton (UK)
3-7 Apr Underground Garage Cruise, Miami (US) to Cozumel (MX)
17 Apr Tavastia Club, Helsinki (FI)
18 Apr Logomo Teatro, Turku (FI)
25 Apr Viking Grace, Turku (FI)
30 Apr Ikaalinen Spa & Resort, Ikaalinen (FI)
1 May House Of Rock Bar, Kouvola (FI)
2 May Finlandia-Klubi, Lahti (FI)
7 May Hyvink sali, Hyvink (FI)
8 May Espoo Cultural Centre, Espoo (FI)
9 May Mikaeli, Mikkeli (FI)
15 May Lutakko, Jyv skyl (FI)
3-6 June Sweden Rock Festival, S lvesborg (SE)
3 Jul Kipin Festival, Helsinki (FI)
10 Jul Hiidenkirnu Festival, Nummela (FI)
17 Jul Vauhtiajot, Sein joki (FI)
1 Aug Loisto Festarit, Pudasj rvi (FI)
19 Sep Rock The Sun Festival, Barcelona (ES)
Outerstellar is out this Friday, February 20. To celebrate its release Michael Monroe and band will host a series of exclusive HMV in-store signing sessions across the UK, giving fans the opportunity to meet the band up close, have their albums signed and capture the moment with photos.
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Outerstellar is available on Limited Edition 12" White Vinyl, 12" Turquoise Vinyl, 12" Black Vinyl, CD Digipak, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles.
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