[Cover photo credit to Tina Axelsson]

Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn and John has been teasing his forthcoming album under the SunYears moniker, The Song Forlorn, with recent singles. The Song Forlorn will feature guest appearances and collaborations from several artists, including Nicole Atkins, de clair and Madison Cunningham.

The new album, due August 21, 2025 via Villa, includes new single “Spanner In The Works” which is out now alongside an accompanying music video. It speaks to the artist’s life in music, with its ups and downs.

Speaking on the song, Morén says:

This song is an allegorical tale inspired by my life in music. All the wondrous things it has given, pleasure, excitement, creative fulfillment, but also the pitfalls, dead ends, and rocky roads. It has continuously changed my personality and outlook on things.

“Spanner In The Works,” in addition to appearing on the upcoming album, also serves as the title track of an EP out now featuring two additional covers, “Absolute Beginners” by David Bowie and “Like an Old Fashioned Waltz” by Sandy Denny.