Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks Announce 2026 Album “Moonlit Mirage” — A Haunting Return to Fleetwood Mac’s Ethereal Roots…
Los Angeles, CA – June 18, 2025 — In a thrilling and deeply evocative announcement, founding drummer Mick Fleetwood and iconic vocalist Stevie Nicks have revealed plans for their 2026 collaborative album, titled Moonlit Mirage. Marking a nostalgic return to the mystic, atmospheric soundscapes that first captivated millions, the album draws on their shared legacy in Fleetwood Mac, while exploring new musical frontiers—and confirms the duo’s bond both musically and personally has never been stronger.
A Reunion of Spirit, Sound & Song
Celebrating the release via a joint livestream today, Fleetwood and Nicks shared stories of late-night jam sessions and lyrical inspirations under starlit skies. With producer Shawn Everett (known for his work with The War on Drugs and Julian Casablancas), the duo channeled the moody textures and shadowy magic of their classic ’70s-‘80s heyday—enhanced by modern touches: ambient synths, orchestral flourishes, and layered harmonies that shimmer like moonlight on water.
Stevie Nicks described the project:
“Moonlit Mirage is about chasing phantoms in the dark and finding solace in the echoes. Mick and I circled back to the roots of what drew us into music together—and yet, it’s richer, deeper… a reflection of who we are now.”
Fleetwood added:
“We’ve trekked many roads together. This album feels like finding a secret door in our shared history, stepping through it into something spectral and alive.”
Track Highlights & Creative Vision
The album features ten original compositions, each evoking the intimate mystique of Fleetwood Mac classics:
- “Silver Shadows” — a delicate opener with shimmering guitar lines, echoing Nicks’s voice into eternity.
- “Desert Moon Waltz” — a cinematic instrumental spotlighting Fleetwood’s tribal percussion.
- “Whispered Truths” — a gospel-tinged ballad with haunting backing vocals and gospel piano.
- “Phantom Lover” — simmering tension, brooding bass, and atmospheric synth creating a modern Gothic drama.
- “Mirage of You” — a graceful, heart-stricken duet, with harmonies reminiscent of Tusk.
Rich orchestration from Rob Moose (known for work with Bon Iver and Phoebe Bridgers) adds strings and woodwinds that mirror the album’s shifting emotional terrains, from melancholic introspection to moments of pastoral serenity.
Visuals & Collaboration
The artwork and aesthetics of Moonlit Mirage were co-created by Nicks’s longtime collaborator Susie Tompkins Buell, who also contributed costumes for the album’s upcoming performances. Imagery features moonlit deserts, vintage lace, silver dust, and shadowy silhouettes—a symbolic bridge between Fleetwood Mac’s mystique and modern sophistication.
Featuring special guest musicians:
- Peter Buck (R.E.M.) on jangling guitar in “Photograph at Dusk,”
- Laura Marling harmonizing softly on “Silver Shadows,”
- Greg Leisz lending pedal steel on “Desert Moon Waltz.”
Release Date, Tour & Formats
Moonlit Mirage is set for worldwide release on March 10, 2026, via Warner Bros. Records. Pre-orders open July 15, with deluxe vinyl featuring alternate mixes, handwritten lyrics, and exclusive “night-sky” colored vinyl. CD and digital editions will include a bonus track, “Celestial Crossroads.”
Fleetwood and Nicks will embark on an intimate 2026 tour titled “Under the Moonlit Mirage,” hitting theaters, planetariums, botanical gardens, and select historic venues from April through October in North America and Europe. The shows promise state-of-the-art visuals—moon-mapped projections, dreamy lighting, and acoustics tailored for immersive storytelling.
Industry & Fan Excitement
Music critics responded immediately with excitement. Rolling Sound Magazine called it “a haunting, heartfelt reawakening of their collaborative spirit.” Americana Paper noted, “Moonlit Mirage doesn’t chase the past—it conjures it with grace and newfound depth.”
Social media erupted:
“Stevie and Mick walking back into the mist—my heart already hears the echoes.”
“Nothing else in 2026 will top this. Instant classic.”
Fan sites and collectable forums buzzed about vinyl variants and ticket presale speculation—enthusiasm echoing the heady anticipation of classic album rollouts.
A Legacy Reawakened
For Fleetwood and Nicks, Moonlit Mirage isn’t just a reunion—it’s a renewal. With nearly five decades since they first met in the early ’70s, this album channels memories while also rewriting their narrative: mature, introspective, and unafraid to wander into shadow and moonbeam.
As Stevie Nicks said, emotionally:
“Age gives you clarity. We’ve walked through storms and came out under lamplight, whispering to each other’s souls. This is our music now.”
In a music world often chasing youth and novelty, Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks deliver something transcendent—a haunting, beautiful testament that legends can reflect, grow, and still astonish. Moonlit Mirage arrives next spring—not a nostalgia trip, but a heartfelt odyssey under starlight.
Moonlit Mirage in Brief:
- Artist: Mick Fleetwood & Stevie Nicks
- Release Date: March 10, 2026
- Label: Warner Bros. Records
- Producer: Shawn Everett
- Key Tracks: “Silver Shadows,” “Phantom Lover,” “Whispered Truths”
- Tour: “Under the Moonlit Mirage” — April–October 2026 in NA & Europe
