Arankai Kicks Off New Chapter: Announced New Album “The Shape Of Blue” Out Oct. 30 Via Hopeless Records

Arankai has announced his Sophomore record: "The Shape of Blue". The rising rocker has been steadily climbing to viral popularity through his unique, emotion-packed tracks, and fan-favorite social media videos. Now, he’s stepping into a new era with his best-crafted music magic yet, and, yes, there’s endless heavy breakdowns (per usual).

The same day, fans got a taste of new music with an all new single: “I Hope It Hurts”.

ARANKAI SHARES:

“The Shape of Blue”, like its predecessor “A Portrait of Red,” covers a range of human experiences: rebellion, pride, sacrifice, to name a few that stick out. I tend to draw from personal experiences, but with this particular record I found myself writing songs that reflected specific situations involving other people; sometimes I wasn’t even a part of those situations, it was just a powerful moment I found inspiring.

I really wanted this record to be something special. I did a lot of things I haven’t done before, wrote songs in styles that were new to me; I really wanted to give people a new, exciting experience. I believe “The Shape of Blue”, as an album, is a strong, emotive piece. And I hope people enjoy it as much as I loved making it.

Arankai will head to Europe this September for a select run of headline shows, including an appearance at Reeperbahn Festival. More info can be found HERE.

EU/UK Tour Dates 2026:

• Sept 11 — London, United Kingdom — Downstairs At The Dome
• Sept 13 — Antwerp, Belgium — Kavka
• Sept 14 — Frankfurt, Germany — Nachtleben
• Sept 15 — Berlin, Germany — Cassiopeia
• Sept 20 — Utrecht, Netherlands — DB's

ABOUT ARANKAI:

Hailing from the Midwestern United States, Arankai first emerged in 2022 with a series of independent releases. Blending elements of metal, alternative rock, and emotionally driven storytelling, he quickly built a loyal following through his raw sound and striking presence across social media. In 2025, he unveiled the first installment of his long-anticipated three-album series with the release of A Portrait of Red, cementing his place as a rising force in the alternative metal scene.

PRE-ORDER/ PRE-SAVE "THE SHAPE OF BLUE" HERE!

LISTEN TO "I HOPE IT HURTS" HERE!

"The Shape of Blue" Tracklisting:

1. Helter Skelter (feat. buffalo_farm)

2. I Hope It Hurts

3. Disobey

4. Sick & Sweet

5. Playing God

6. Letdown

7. Temper

8. Choke

9. Convince Me

10. Have Faith

11. The Shape of Blue