José González returns with a striking new chapter in his ever-evolving artistry, unveiling the official video for “A Perfect Storm,” a standout from his latest album Against the Dying of the Light. The song pulses with intricate fingerpicking that gradually swells into a distorted crescendo, mirroring the emotional turbulence of an age defined by rapid technological change.
Rather than preaching, González leans into tension, reflecting a world suspended between wonder and unease. His background in biochemistry subtly informs the song’s thematic core, especially its warning about an accelerating race toward losing control of artificial intelligence. The accompanying video amplifies that message, using AI not just as a tool but as a subject of scrutiny.
‘A Perfect Storm’ is about how we ourselves are creating the conditions for a more and more turbulent future. Compared to natural risks, these are man-made and therefore not random.
In a clever twist, what appears to be behind-the-scenes footage reveals itself as entirely fabricated, underscoring how convincingly AI can simulate human experience. This unsettling reveal lingers long after the video ends.
Against the Dying of the Light continues González’s tradition of blending intimate songwriting with expansive ideas. Inspired by thinkers like Jonathan Haidt, Yuval Harari, and Steven Pinker, the album explores morality, narrative, and the fragile balance between progress and humanity.
With moments of warmth and playfulness, including the Spanish-language “Pajarito,” González proves that amid uncertainty, music can remain human. Ultimately, the album invites listeners to question the systems shaping their lives while holding onto empathy, curiosity, and a sense of shared responsibility.
JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ – TOUR 2026
APRIL
21 – Boston, MA – Royale
22 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
23 – Washington, DC – 9:30 CLub
25 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel
27 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
28 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
MAY
1 – Seattle, WA – SODO
2 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
3 – San Francisco, CA – Castro Theater (SOLD OUT)
4 – San Francisco, CA – Bimbos
5 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
8 – Austin, TX – Mohawk Outside
9 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
11 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
JUNE
14 – Stockholm, Sweden – Rosendal Garden Party
JULY
3 – Gent, Belgium – Gent Jazz
9 – Huesca, Spain – Pirineos Sur
11 – Feldkirch, Austria – Poolbar
17 – Göteborg, Sweden – Slakthuset Block Party
OCTOBER
28 – Barcelona, Spain – Paral-lel 62
29 – Valencia, Spain – La Rambleta
30 – Murcia, Spain – Sala Mamba!
31 – Sevilla, Spain – Cartuja Center Cite
NOVEMBER
1 – Lisboa, Portugal – Misty Festival @ Coliseu Lisboa
2 – Porto, Portugal – Misty Festival @ Coliseu do Porto
14 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
15 – Zürich, Switzerland – Volkshaus
17 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
18 – München, Germany – Muffathalle
19 – Prague, Czech Republic – Archa+
20 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
21 – Frankfurt, Germany – Zoom
23 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Ronda
24 – Paris, France – Le Trianon
25 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
26 – London, United Kingdom – Eventim Apollo
