Josh Groban just dropped his rendition of “Skyfall,” the iconic title track from the James Bond film, and it’s exactly the kind of bold, cinematic swing you’d expect from an artist who’s built a career on making big songs feel even bigger. It’s the third release from his upcoming album ‘Cinematic,’ arriving May 8th via Reprise Records, and it lands with real weight.
‘Cinematic’ is a 10-track collection dedicated to the music of the silver screen. Produced by Greg Wells (credits include ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Greatest Showman,’ and records with Adele and Dua Lipa), the album was recorded in both Los Angeles and London. The tracklist pulls from decades of film history, drawing on songs from The Godfather, Casablanca, The Lion King, Stand By Me, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and more.
The album’s highlights are genuinely compelling. Groban delivers a Sicilian-language rendition of “Brucia La Terra” from The Godfather, performs a duet of “Unchained Melody” with Jennifer Hudson, and brings his father Jack Groban in for the trumpet solo on “Moon River.” These aren’t gimmicks. They’re thoughtful choices that give the project real emotional range.
Earlier singles have already set the tone. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, arrived first, followed by a sweeping take on “As Time Goes By” from Casablanca. Now “Skyfall” completes the pre-album rollout.
Groban’s GEMS World Tour wrapped last week after a run that spanned Hawaii, Asia, Australia, Ireland, the UK, and continental Europe. He heads back out in June for a North American run with Jennifer Hudson as special guest, hitting major rooms from Montreal to Salt Lake City. This fall, he returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for GEMS The Las Vegas Residency. Tickets and information are at joshgroban.com.
Off the road, Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation recently announced over $1.5 million awarded to 257 nonprofit organizations across 40 states in its most recent grant cycle, supporting arts education access for more than 600,000 K-12 students. In 20 years, the foundation has contributed over $7.5 million to more than 500 arts education organizations across the U.S.
‘Cinematic’ Tracklist:
- As Time Goes By (Casablanca)
- Skyfall (James Bond’s Skyfall)
- Brucia La Terra (The Godfather)
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King) featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
- When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio)
- Unchained Melody (Ghost) with Jennifer Hudson
- Remember Me (Coco)
- Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) featuring Jack Groban
- Against All Odds (Against All Odds)
- Stand By Me (Stand By Me)
North American Tour with Special Guest Jennifer Hudson:
June 2 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell
June 4 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
June 6 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
June 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
June 10 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center
June 12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 16 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
June 17 – Atlanta, GA – Gas South Arena
June 19 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
June 20 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
June 24 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
June 25 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
June 27 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
June 28 – St Paul, MN – Grand Casino Arena
July 1 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
July 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center
Josh Groban: GEMS The Las Vegas Residency:
October 2 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
October 3 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
October 7 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
October 9 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace