In 2026, a stunning new chapter for Plini will arrive, with the prolific Australian guitarist, composer and producer today announcing the release of a brand new studio album “An Unnameable Desire”, set for release on April 24th, 2026.
Across the space of 10 tracks, “An Unnameable Desire” blends staggering intricacy with moments of surging heaviness and billowing bliss, catapulting Plini’s expansive dexterity and sonic diversity into even greater new heights.
Accompanying the announcement of his new album today, Plini has also unveiled the album’s title track along with a charismatic music video. But, as Plini reveals, all may not be as it seems as we venture further down the rabbit hole for album #3.
“I picked this as the first single because it sets the tone/sound of the album without really giving anything away”, shares Plini. “I’m known as a guitarist, but this song doesn’t even really contain a guitar ‘solo’. Much like the video, it’s the whimsical first chapter of an adventure, and hopefully gives a false sense of security for what’s to come”.
Watch the video for “An Unnameable Desire” below.
Mixed by Simon Grove and mastered by Adam “Nolly” Getgood, “An Unnameable Desire” finds Plini joining forces with a horde of creative talent, with magic woven alongside Simon Grove (bass, auxiliary guitar, mixing, engineering and co-production), Chris Allison (drums percussion, additional drum engineering and co-production), Dave Mckay (piano, keyboards and synthesizers), A.J. Minette (string arrangement and production), Misha Vayman (violin) and Yoshi Masuda (cello), with additional production on “Ciel” courtesy of Devesh Dayal, a guitar solo on “Ciel” by Jakub Zytecki and harp on “After Everything” by Emily Hopkins. Album artwork is designed by Patti Bai.
“Something I’m very happy about, after many years of making music and the ‘career’ aspect of it becoming a whole lot more serious, is that the process hasn’t changed – still just me sitting in a room, tinkering on a guitar until I come across an interesting idea, and then following it down various rabbit holes until it starts feeling like a song”, shares Plini of his upcoming new album.
“The intention with this album”, adds Plini, “was to let that side of the process be as playful as possible, and then when it came to executing these ideas as finished songs, trying to expand the music in every direction possible: the heavier parts should be heavier, the pretty parts should be prettier, the hard-to-play stuff should be harder to play… and also in being as thoughtful and intricate as possible in relating the songs to each other through various themes and references. I hope it’s as enjoyable to listen to as it was to make”!
Pre-order “An Unnameable Desire” here.
Tracklist:
1. Dorénavant
2. An Unnameable Desire
3. Ciel
4. Canyon
5. Now & Then
6. Manala
7. Vespertine
8. Ruin
9. After Everything
10. The Time Will Pass Anyway
Renowned for delivering mind-bending musicality from all angles, Plini has previously released two full-length albums, 2016’s “Handmade Cities” and 2020’s “Impulse Voices”, alongside several EPs, singles and contributing credits along the way.
Nominated for Live Guitarist of the Year in 2018 at the National Live Music Awards, Plini has also previously toured alongside Sleep Token, Periphery and Tesseract, and will embark on a huge world tour in 2026, commencing in Europe in late April.
European & UK Tour Dates 2026:
Tue 28/04/2026 – Poland – Warsaw, Niebo
Wed 29/04/2026 – Lithuania – Vilnius, Loftas
Thu 30/04/2026 – Latvia – Riga, Melna Piektdiena
Fri 01/05/2026 – Estonia – Tallin, Paavli Kulturfabrik
Sat 02/05/2026 – Finland – Helsinki, House of Culture
Mon 04/05/2026 – Sweden – Stockholm, Debaser Strand
Tue 05/05/2026 – Norway – Oslo, Vulkan Arena
Wed 06/05/2026 – Denmark – Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
Thu 07/05/2026 – Germany – Hamburg, Gruenspan
Fri 08/05/2026 – Germany – Berlin, Columbia Theater
Sat 09/05/2026 – Czechia – Prague, Palac Akropolis
Sun 10/05/2026 – Austria – Vienna, Szene
Tue 12/05/2026 – Italy – Treviso, New Age
Wed 13/05/2026 – Germany – Munich, Technikum
Thu 14/05/2026 – Switzerland – Aaurau, Kiff Saal
Fri 15/05/2026 – Switzerland – Monthey, Pont Rogue
Sat 16/05/2026 – Spain – Barcelona, Salamandra
Sun 17/05/2026 – Spain – Madrid, Mon
Mon 18/05/2026 – France – Toulouse, La Cabane
Tue 19/05/2026 – France – Paris, Trianon
Thu 21/05/2026 – UK – Bristol, Electric
Fri 22/05/2026 – UK – London, Electric Ballroom
Sat 23/05/2026 – UK – Manchester, Club Academy
Sun 24/05/2026 – UK – Birmingham, Asylum
Tue 26/05/2026 – Germany – Frankfurt, Batschkapp
Wed 27/05/2026 – Luxembourg – Esch-sur-Alzette, Rockhal
Thu 28/05/2026 – Belgium – Antwerp, Trix Club
Fri 29/05/2026 – Holland – Haarlem, Patronaat GZ
Sat 30/05/2026 – Hollan – Nijmegen, Doornroosje
Line-up:
Plini – Guitars
Simon Grove – Bass, Auxiliary guitar, Mixing, Engineering & Co-production
Chris Allison – Drums, Percussion, Additional Drum Engineering & Co-production
Dave Mackay – Piano, Keyboards & Synthesizers on II, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X
John Waugh – Saxophone on II, Flutes on IX
A.J. Minette – String Arrangement & Production on II, VI, VII, IX, X
Misha Vayman – Violin on II, VI, VII, IX, X
Yoshi Masuda – Cello on II, IX, X
Devesh Dayal – Additional Production on III
Jakub Zytecki – Guitar Solo on III
Emily Hopkins – Harp on IX
