Kula Shaker has roared back into the spotlight with the release of their new single “Good Money,” the first taste of their upcoming eighth studio album *Wormslayer*, set to drop on January 30, 2026. The track showcases the band’s signature blend of 1960s psychedelia, funk, and soul, while exploring themes of reality choice, fame, and commerce through a metaphorical Faustian pact.
The single arrives alongside a visually striking music video created entirely with artificial intelligence technology, featuring surrealistic imagery of primates, capitalist muppets, an evil ringmaster, and devil figures set against a “Midnight Circus Glow” backdrop. This innovative approach to visual production marks a departure from conventional music video creation while maintaining the band’s psychedelic aesthetic.
In a significant development for longtime fans, *Wormslayer* features the reunion of Kula Shaker‘s original lineup: Crispian Mills, Alonza Bevan, Paul Winterhart, and Jay Darlington. This marks the first time in years that all four founding members have collaborated on a studio album, signaling both a nostalgic return and creative evolution for the British rock outfit. The album will continue the band’s tradition of creating genre-bending music that takes listeners on a journey through songs and storytelling.
Supporting the album release, Kula Shaker has announced a UK tour scheduled for February 2026, with performances at venues including Brighton’s Concorde 2, Cambridge Junction, Holmfirth Picturedrome, Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket, Manchester’s O2 Ritz, and London’s Islington Assembly Hall. Each show will feature unique immersive lighting designed to complement the psychedelic nature of their performances. The band has also launched a comprehensive pre-save campaign across major streaming platforms to build anticipation ahead of the album release.
Tickets will go on general sale September 19, 2025, with a special pre-sale opportunity on September 18 for fans who pre-order *Wormslayer*.
The band’s marketing strategy cleverly incentivizes album pre-orders by offering early access to concert tickets, fostering direct engagement with their fanbase. Beyond concert revenue, the band plans to expand their sync deals by licensing tracks from the new album for film and television projects. Through their fusion of traditional instrumentation with contemporary AI-driven visuals, Kula Shaker demonstrates their commitment to artistic evolution while maintaining the psychedelic sound that first brought them acclaim.
As the January 2026 release date approaches, “Good Money” provides an intriguing glimpse into what promises to be an ambitious eighth studio effort.
