Michael Monroe releases new single & video ‘Shinola’

Michael Monroe unleash the unapologetic and electrifying third single ‘Shinola’, taken from the forthcoming studio album Outerstellar, due for release this Friday, February 20^th via Silver Lining Music. For Pre-orders go to this location.‘Shinola’ takes aim at a morally corrupt emotional leech who exploits everyone in their orbit, only to reap the isolation they’ve sown. It’s a razor-sharp, crowd-rallying anthem that transforms collective exasperation into raw, liberating release.

“‘Shinola’ was obviously originally written about a certain jerk but unfortunately most of us can relate as we know a lot of them” comments Michael Monroe. “There’s a lot of negative, ignorant idiots in the world and sometimes it’s good to vent frustrations by singing about it. And Karma always gets us in the end anyway!”

The new album Outerstellar is an experience as much as a collection of great songs, a sweet smelling, leathery, glitter-shimmered, sweat-soaked raunch and punch wrapped in one of the great voices in rock ‘n’ roll. From loud crashing guitars to harmonicas, to gorgeous acoustic moments, you’ll sing, you’ll dance, you’ll shiver, you’ll shake, and you’ll smell this wonderful exhilarating record in all its weathered biker jacket incense-coated glory and you’ll also realize that whatever the hell is going on in the world right now, when you put this album on, it’s an instant escape to carefree days and an emancipation from worries, fears and woes.Listen to the first and second video and singles from Outerstellar – ‘Rockin’ Horse’ and ‘Disconnected’ – and watch the videos here – videos by Leigh Brooks.

Outerstellar will see a whole burst of life when Michael Monroe and band bring it to stages internationally over the course of the year. The first glimpse will happen on the Buckcherry UK co-headline tour, kicking off in Southampton on February 24. For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: michaelmonroe.com

2026:
24 Feb      The 1865, Southampton (UK)
25 Feb      O2 Ritz,    Manchester (UK)
27 Feb      KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (UK)
28 Feb      Northumbria Institute, Newcastle (UK)
1 Mar       SWG3, Glagsgow      (UK)
3 Mar       Tramshed, Cardiff    (UK)
4 Mar       The Foundry, Torquay (UK)
6 Mar       Rock City, Nottingham (UK)
7 Mar       O2 Forum, London (UK)
8 Mar       Chalk, Brighton (UK)
3-7 Apr     Underground Garage Cruise, Miami (US) to Cozumel (MX)
17 Apr      Tavastia Club, Helsinki (FI)
18 Apr      Logomo Teatro, Turku (FI)
25 Apr      Viking Grace, Turku (FI)
30 Apr      Ikaalinen Spa & Resort, Ikaalinen (FI)
1 May       House Of Rock Bar, Kouvola (FI)
2 May       Finlandia-Klubi, Lahti (FI)
7 May       Hyvinkääsali, Hyvinkää (FI)
8 May       Espoo Cultural Centre, Espoo (FI)
9 May       Mikaeli, Mikkeli (FI)
15 May     Lutakko, Jyväskylä (FI)
3-6 June   Sweden Rock Festival, Sölvesborg (SE)
3 Jul          Kipinä Festival, Helsinki (FI)
10 Jul        Hiidenkirnu Festival, Nummela (FI)
17 Jul        Vauhtiajot, Seinäjoki (FI)
1 Aug        Loisto Festarit, Pudasjärvi (FI)
19 Sep      Rock The Sun Festival, Barcelona (ES)

Outerstellar is out this Friday, February 20. To celebrate its release Michael Monroe and band will host a series of exclusive HMV in-store signing sessions across the UK, giving fans the opportunity to meet the band up close, have their albums signed and capture the moment with photos.

Outerstellar is available on Limited Edition 12” White Vinyl, 12” Turquoise Vinyl, 12” Black Vinyl, CD Digipak, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles. Pre-order/stream now at this location

“It’s difficult to feel anything but joy while listening to Outerstellar. It’s wonderful.” – [CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE]

“A strong and strident return by the Finnish Rock ‘n’ Roller. Michael Monroe is still at the top of his game.” – [VIVE LE ROCK MAGAZINE]

“Michael Monroe has probably written more hits over the course of his long career (not even counting Hanoi Rocks) than any of the L.A. sleaze bands that copied him early on and went on to sell a lot of albums. Yet no one seems to realize it! Michael and band keep writing and releasing such great, relaxed music, packed with unbelievable hooks! – [ROLLING STONE]

“Punky, positive, glam, and above all, catchy, he and his bandmates rock through 12 tracks, all of which are a hit…When it comes to dirty, punky rock ‘n’ roll, nobody can touch Monroe. New album – new shine – new luck! Monroe has simply mastered it.” – [MUSIX]

Singing, dancing, shaking, and sweating – that’s what entertainer Michael Monroe wants his listeners to do on Outerstellar. Whether catchy like Shinola, punky like Newtro Bomb, or deeply emotional in Glitter & Dust – the former frontman of Hanoi Rocks still has something entertaining to say in every situation.” – [ROCKS]

“Music right from the stomach (and not only from the head). And it always blows us away..the inventor of Sleaze Rock/Metal doesn’t care about wisdom in age and shows us one power number after another and they will be great live and the music feels like 40 years old popular hits” – [GOOD TIMES]