V2 records news – Stone Release New Single "MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO"

Announce New Album "AUTONOMY"
OUT 20 FEBRUARY 2026
10 April 2026 Live @ AB, Brussels
MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO - song and lyrics by STONE | Spotify
After signalling their bold new chapter this summer with the explosive track 'NEVER AGAIN', Liverpudlian fourpiece STONE continue their return to their raw and direct essence with commanding new single 'MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO', out now via V2 Records. They have also announced the release of their second album 'AUTONOMY' on 20th February and a host of 2026 UK and European tour dates.

With their new album, the band were able to revel in the freedom they had to make the record they really wanted to create; a self-reflective and autonomous body of work that is an honest time capsule of life. Written during the aftermath of their first album, the band unified together to create their most collaborative, personal and real music yet - whilst learning to have fun again.

New single 'MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO' was the first track written for the album and confronts head-on the themes of self-control and perception vs reality. With metaphorical yet frank lyrics, commanding vocals and brash guitars, the track is a fast-paced assault on the senses.  The energetic and gritty video was filmed behind the scenes whilst on tour. Lead vocalist and guitarist Fin Power says,

"'MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO' is about temptation and the chaos of partying when control slips away. The birdy in your ear screams for more and the mirror only reflects something you do not want to see. The chant of 'MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO' captures that loss of control. Through sharp metaphors the song also reflects on the industry and the tension between authenticity and the image that media prefers. Chasing mice around the board and being a vampire both echo the restless soulless nights that come with the scene. This track is gritty, unfiltered and restless, pulling you into the madness of nights that feel endless."

STONE have built a loyal community with their fans through their wild and energy-driven live shows and their spontaneous, bursting at the seams house party performances. After a recent packed-out festival performance at Pukkelpop (and a post-show secret house party on a bus), this month sees them take their house parties on the road with four small sold-out shows in London, Newcastle, Manchester and Sheffield. They have also announced a headline 9-date UK and European tour in April 2026, kicking off in Glasgow on 4th April and ending in Paris on 17th April, with a show at London's Oslo on 8th April. Tickets go on general sale on Wednesday 22nd October at 10am. Full tour dates are as follows.

October
Fri 10th – Brussels – Ancienne Belgique

Sat 11th – Amsterdam – Melkweg Oude Zaal
STONE are Fin Power, Elliot Gill, Sarah Surrage and Alex Smith