Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Michael Monroe releases video for new single Shinola

Michael Monroe has released a video for “Shinola”, as the third single from his forthcoming album, "Outerstellar."

"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," explains 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!"

“Shinola” follows "Rockin' Horse" and “Disconnected” as the latest preview to “Outerstellar”, which will be released on February 20 via Silver Lining Music.

The project marks the follow-up to the former Hanoi Rocks lead singer's tenth studio set, 2022's "I Live Too Fast To Die Young.”

In support of the release of "Outerstellar", Monroe will embark on a UK co-headline tour with Buckcherry, kicking off in Southampton on February 24.