New Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE collab 'Leadbelly' drops. Stream the single ahead of their joint double album 'Pompeii // Utility,' out April 3.
- March 25, 2026
AceShowbiz - Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and the production collective Surf Gang have released a fresh collaborative single titled Leadbelly. This track is part of their forthcoming joint album Pompeii // Utility, scheduled for release on April 3 through 10k, Tan Cressida, and Surf Gang Records.
The album is structured as a double project, with one half, Pompeii, featuring MIKE's work, while the other, Utility, highlights Earl Sweatshirt's contributions. The duo collaborated with Surf Gang producers Harrison, evilgiane, Elipropperr, and Flea Diamonds across the tracks. Their creative partnership has been ongoing since they toured together in 2019.
Earl Sweatshirt recently shared with The Face that his connection with MIKE feels like a sibling relationship, which laid the foundation for their seamless collaboration on this project. Meanwhile, MIKE expressed that their shared vision has been developing for a long time, making the project a natural progression.
To support the album, Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE will embark on the Home on the Range tour starting in June. Prior to the tour, they will also join Surf Gang for three secret shows set to take place in Los Angeles, New York City, and London, offering fans exclusive live experiences.