GLU (Michael Shuman) – unveils new single ‘LA’ feat. actress Lily James + announces new EP

GLU, the genre-blending solo project of Michael Shuman (Queens of the Stone Age, Mini Mansions), delivers a brand new summer anthem-in-waiting with new single ‘LA’. The superb release will be part of GLU’s brand new EP PONY BOY

Capturing the spirit of an LA summer, ‘LA’ is a nostalgic tribute to home at its core. It’s personal, effortlessly uplifting and features a standout vocal contribution from lifelong friend Lily James.

“Being an LA native, I have a lot of pride for this city,” Shuman explains. “I’ve been on the road most of my life, but I’m always drawn back home to LA. Long term, it’s hard to imagine anywhere else I’d rather live. This song represents that nostalgic feeling of endless summer, and was written and recorded 4 years ago, but I thought now was the right time for it to be released. It’s very special to have Lily on this track and I’m glad that we can still continue to support each other creatively in all of our endeavours. She is a lifelong friend and I think her voice has never sounded better.”

The EP has already delivered two thrilling offerings in the striking, reimagined cover of Jennifer Paige’s ’90s pop classic ‘CRUSH’, as well as the infectious title track ‘PONY BOY’. Today ‘LA’ ups the ante and shows yet another dimension to the GLU project.

GLU first emerged in early 2023 with debut EP MY DEMONS, a raw and revealing release exploring struggle, loss, addiction, and childhood trauma. In 2025, GLU hit a new high point with the single ‘BOOGIE MAN’, an infectious, dance-forward track about losing yourself in the moment and letting go of self-consciousness. Drawing comparisons to Jamiroquai, Gorillaz, and Mac Miller, the song secured a major sync placement in MLB The Show ‘25 alongside Kendrick Lamar &  De La Soul. The track pushed GLU past 3 million global streams.

That momentum has also translated directly to the stage, with tours and headline dates across the UK, Europe, and the US. GLU has toured with The Kills, Blood Red Shoes, Miles Kane & more, alongside UK headline shows of its own. Earlier this year saw GLU support The Blue Stones across three big UK shows including the O2 Forum Kentish Town.

PONY BOY EP Tracklisting
PONY BOY
LA feat. Lily James
CRUSH
BOMBS BELOW

 PONY BOY