Shinedown release highly anticipated new single "Searchlight"

Today, one of the biggest bands in the world, Shinedown, have released their brand-new single Searchlight, out now via Atlantic Records. The song marks the start of the next era for the multi-platinum band, arriving on the heels of a career-defining year that included sold-out arenas, record-breaking chart success, and a historic debut at the Grand Ole Opry. You can stream Searchlight on your preferred service HERE, and watch the video below on YouTube:

The song was first performed live during the band’s Opry debut last month where the band’s fans packed the infamous venue and the song became the most talked-about moment of the night. Frontman BrentSmith introduced the song by telling the audience:

“Sometimes when you listen close enough to the universe and you’re willing to receive something from it- a song can come out of thin air. We didn’t find this one, it found us.”

You can see a clip of the Opry performance HERE and introduction of the band by Carrie Underwood HERE.

Written by Brent Smith, Eric Bass and Dave Bassett and produced by Eric Bass at his Big Animal Studio in Charleston, SC, Searchlight channels the emotional depth and anthemic power that have become Shinedown’s signature but with new sonic elements fitting of the Opry’s stage. In the song’s music video you can see each member performing their own instruments including a steel pedal guitar and banjo. Filmed in Nashville, Tennessee the day after their Opry debut the video showcases the band’s live performance as well as the emotional power behind the song.

2025 has already been a defining year for Shinedown, with Searchlight following their powerful global hit Three Five Six, which topped multiple radio formats including #1 at Alternative, Top 10 at Hot AC and AC, and Top 20 at Top 40. The band also released Dance Kid Dance and Killing Fields — both of which hit #1 — further cementing their dominance at radio. Shinedown currently hold the record for the most #1 songs on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart (21 #1’s to date), making them the top artist in the chart’s history, as well as the most #1s on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart (24), along with the records for the most Top 5s and Top 10s in the chart’s history.

In addition, this year Shinedown sold out and performed at Madison Square Garden for the first time during their Dance, Kid, Dance arena tour - a career milestone for the band. As part of the tour, they donated $1 from every ticket sold to Musicians On Call, resulting in a $300,000 contribution that helped launch a new bedside music program in partnership with HCA Florida Healthcare. Brent Smith and ZachMyers recently performed at the program’s kickoff event. Earlier this year, the band also took home multiple iHeartRadio Awards, further solidifying their standing as one of the most impactful bands of today.

Recently the band announced their first-ever curated festival event - Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend, taking place October 23-25, 2026 in Miramar Beach, FL. The three-day destination experience will feature performances from Shinedown (two headlining sets), BUSH, Hanson, Flyleaf (with Lacey Sturm), Living Colour, From Ashes to New, Guardians of the Jukebox, Neon Mooners and more to be announced. Fans can purchase tickets and get more information at: www.shinedown.com.

Up next the band are confirmed for the 2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capitol One where they will perform on December 2nd at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, December 8th at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL, December 9th in Detroit, MI at Little Caesars Arena and December 16th in Washington, D.C. at Capital One Arena.

History continues to be made as Shinedown is the #1 artist on Billboard’s Greatest Of All Time Mainstream Rock Artists Chart, after notching the most ever #1s (23) in the history of the Mainstream Rock Songs Chart with a string of consecutive #1 hit singles. Mediabase has also cemented Shinedown as the greatest rock band in history with an award for the most No. 1’s, Top 5’s and Top 10’s in Mediabase Active Rock Chart history. The band’s track A Symptom Of Being Human, (off of their 7th studio album Planet Zero) has hit nearly 125 million global streams and charted at five radio formats including a #1 at Active, Top 10 at Alternative, Top 10 at AC, Top 15 at Hot AC, and a Top 20 at Top 40. To date, Shinedown is the very first artist to get a song Top 10 at Active, Alternative, and Hot AC Radio on Mediabase with one song. The song, off of their “Planet Zero” album, resonated with fans across the globe for the unifying message of its lyrics: that it is our human connections that matter the most.

Hailed for their high-octane live shows, explosive rock ‘n’ roll spirit, thought-provoking lyrics, and melodic sensibility, Shinedown  continues to engender diehard love from millions of global fans and has racked up countless sold-out tours and festival headlining slots propelled by the undeniable power of frontman Brent Smith’s voice. 2025 sees the band ready to continue their history-making rise as they take on bigger venues and push the boundaries of what it means to be a modern-day rock band. Stay tuned for more…