Goldfinger, the enduring ska-punk icons from Los Angeles, have roared back onto the scene with their ninth studio album, NINE LIVES, released on January 23, 2026, via Big Noise Music Group.
Fronted by the ever-energetic John Feldmann (who also produced the record), Goldfinger has long been a staple in the third-wave ska and pop-punk worlds. Known for high-energy anthems like “Here in Your Bedroom,” “99 Red Balloons,” and “Superman,” the band has consistently blended upbeat ska rhythms with punk attitude and catchy hooks. After their well-received 2020 album Never Look Back, fans waited eagerly for new material—and NINE LIVES delivers a vibrant, guest-heavy return that feels both nostalgic and refreshed.
The album’s title cleverly nods to it being the band’s ninth full-length studio effort (counting their catalog), while also evoking resilience and longevity in a scene where many bands fade away. Clocking in at around 31-32 minutes across 12 tracks, NINE LIVES packs a punch with short, punchy songs that rarely exceed three minutes—classic Goldfinger style.
Standout singles leading up to the release include “Chasing Amy” and “Freaking Out a Bit,” the latter featuring a guest appearance from Mark Hoppus of Blink-182. That collaboration brings a perfect pop-punk synergy, with Hoppus’ unmistakable voice adding extra nostalgia for fans of early-2000s Warped Tour vibes.
The guest list doesn’t stop there. NINE LIVES is stacked with features from punk and alternative heavyweights:
- Jim Lindberg (Pennywise) on “Last One Standing”
- Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills) on “Derelict”
- Appearances from El Hefe (NOFX), iann dior, and others round out a roster that bridges generations of punk and pop-punk.
NINE LIVES
Listen to NINE LIVES on Spotify · album · Goldfinger · 2026 · 12 songs
Whether you’re a longtime supporter who grew up on their self-titled debut or a newer fan discovering them through recent tours and releases, NINE LIVES proves Goldfinger still has plenty of lives left. It’s available now on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, with physical pre-orders (including indie-exclusive vinyl variants like transparent orange) through the band’s official shop at goldfingermusic.shop.
Turn it up, skank along, and celebrate one of ska-punk’s most consistent crews proving they can still deliver the goods in 2026.
