Yeah Yeah Yeahs Live Album | Hear New Acoustic Arrangements

Recording a Historic Performance

Yeah Yeah Yeahs released a new live album titled Hidden in Pieces Live at the Royal Albert Hall on September 1, 2026. The recording captures the group's first appearance at the iconic London venue during their 2025 tour. Produced by Secretly Canadian Records, the record offers 13 tracks that showcase a distinct acoustic approach to their catalog. The band performed these shows using string sections, acoustic guitars, and piano arrangements to rethink their standard sound.

This collection emerged from the group's desire to process the mood of 2025 following the national election. Karen O stated the band turned to these performances as a way to find depth and light. She noted that the sessions felt vulnerable because the band did not plan the timing of the tour. The music chose them. The result is a document of an artist-fan connection during a period of public uncertainty.

The Companion Film and Global Reach

Alongside the audio release, the band unveiled a 22-minute documentary film titled Hidden in Pieces. Director Barnaby Clay captured the band at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles at the end of their 25th anniversary run. The film functions as an immersive record of that night. It is available to stream now on the Criterion Channel.

Beyond streaming, the group scheduled a series of double-feature screenings in select international cities. Starting September 21, 2026, theaters in London, Melbourne, Sydney, New York, and Los Angeles will show the film paired with cinema classics like Eraserhead and Wings of Desire. Shows are also booked for Mexico City and Tokyo. Tickets for these events become available on September 3, 2026.

Physical Releases and Archival Depth

The standard digital release contains 13 tracks recorded at the Albert Hall. However, the band planned a wider rollout for later this autumn. An expanded digital deluxe edition and a physical format will hit shelves on October 23, 2026. These versions increase the track count significantly. They include recordings from various stops such as the Beacon Theatre in New York, the Chicago Theatre, and San Diego shows.

These additions offer a broader view of the Hidden in Pieces tour cycle. Tracks like a live version of Maps from Teatro Metropolitano and an early Sonic Ranch recording of In Heaven appear on the deluxe tracklist. This approach provides a clear look at how the band adapted their sound across different stages. By releasing these performances, the band secures a detailed record of a specific creative period that bridged their 25th anniversary with the new requirements of their current touring era.