LOS ANGELES— Fans of the rock band A Perfect Circle are reportedly still processing news. The group has **unleashed a surprise new song “Starless”** ahead of their 2026 tour. This track is only the second new material since their 2018 album Eat the Elephant. It was met with widespread, albeit deeply introspective, indifference from listeners. Experts suggest the song will require several years of dedicated contemplation. Only then can its true meaning, or lack thereof, be fully appreciated.
A New Era of Waiting
The announcement prompted a global surge in quiet introspection and muted head-nodding. Many dedicated followers immediately cleared their schedules. They began preparing for the listening experience. This preparation included buying noise-canceling headphones. It also involved purchasing artisanal tea and staring blankly into middle distance. Dr. Evelyn P. Humbledore, Adjunct Professor of Existential Melancholy at the University of Southern California, praised the band’s commitment to slow-release emotional data. “This isn’t music to simply listen to,” Humbledore stated. “This is music to prepare to listen to. It’s a journey, primarily of getting comfortable on your couch.” The band’s official website, aperfectcircle.com, reported a brief increase in traffic. Users then returned to their pre-listening rituals.
The Sound of Quiet Anticipation
“Starless” itself runs for approximately five minutes. It features familiar brooding guitar riffs. Maynard James Keenan’s signature vocal delivery is present. Early reviews describe it as “existing” and “audible.” Chad “The Chaddiest” Johnson, CEO of Contemplative Merchandising Solutions, noted a slight uptick in sales of bespoke weighted blankets. “Our customers appreciate anything that facilitates a prolonged state of thoughtful inaction,” Johnson explained. “A Perfect Circle’s new material always delivers on that front. It’s truly a masterclass in providing a soundtrack to not doing much at all.” Keenan, also known for his work with the band Tool (toolband.com
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