Conan Gray Trend Explodes: 5 Essential Facts About the Gen-Z Pop Star Dominating Streaming Charts

Pop phenom Conan Gray has officially ushered in a new era with the arrival of his fourth studio album, “Wishbone,” released today, 15 August 2025, through Republic Records. “Wishbone” caps two quietly industrious years for the 26-year-old singer-songwriter, who wrote the bulk of the project while touring 2024’s “Found Heaven.” According to Gray, the 13-track LP finds him “taking apart the relationships that built me—and breaking the ones that broke me—until all that’s left is the marrow.” Fans have already heard glimpses of that candor on lead singles “This Song” and “Never Ending Song,” both runaway hits on TikTok and streaming playlists. Key details every listener needs to know • Release date: 15 August 2025 (global digital + physical formats) • Label: Republic Records • Formats: vinyl variants, CD with fold-out poster, digital download, and Dolby Atmos stream • Notable producers: Dan Nigro, ILYA, and Katie V • Running time: 46 minutes Full tracklist 1. This Song 2. People Watching (Wishbone Version) 3. Never Ending Song 4. Iris in the Dark 5. Bourgeoisieses 6. Summer 2008 7. The Cut That Always Bleeds (Reprise) 8. Picture-Perfect 9. Jolene (Dolly Parton cover) 10. Left on Read 11. Astronomy (Wishbone Version) 12. Wishbone 13. The Last Page First-day fan experience Gray surprised midnight listeners with an interactive “Wishbone House” microsite that lets users crack open a virtual wishbone to unlock behind-the-scenes voice notes and handwritten lyric sheets. Within hours of release, the album had already topped iTunes pop charts in 28 countries and amassed more than 12 million Spotify streams, driven by the viral #WishboneChallenge on TikTok. Critical reception Early reviews praise Gray’s sharpened storytelling. Rolling Stone calls the record “his most cohesive pop statement yet,” highlighting the swelling chorus of “Picture-Perfect” as “the kind of catharsis Gen Z is clamoring for.” NME adds that Gray “graduates from bedroom-pop wunderkind to arena-ready auteur” on the anthemic title track. Tour plans To celebrate the launch, Gray will embark on the 40-date “Wishbone World Tour,” kicking off 21 September in San Francisco and wrapping 12 February 2026 in London. VIP ticket bundles include a limited-edition wishbone necklace and a pre-show acoustic set. Why this release matters “Wishbone” arrives at a pivotal moment when Gen Z listeners crave unfiltered authenticity. By blending diaristic lyrics with high-gloss pop hooks, Conan Gray is poised to dominate late-summer playlists, headline festival slots, and cement his status as streaming’s newest heavyweight. How to listen now “Wishbone” is available on all major platforms—Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music—with deluxe pre-orders live on Gray’s official store that ship exclusive flexi-discs and a zine chronicling the album’s creation.