Kaktus Einarsson and John Grant share ‘Follow’ ahead of ‘Factoid Happiness’

Icelandic artist Kaktus Einarsson has unveiled ‘Follow’, a collaborative single with American singer-songwriter John Grant, serving as the first preview of his third solo album ‘Factoid Happiness’, scheduled for release on 18 September 2026 via One Little Independent Records. The track arrives alongside a music video filmed at Reykjavík’s Iðnó theatre, directed by Nikulás Tumi, and features both artists. Einarsson conceptualized the song after witnessing a homophobic street encounter in Reykjavík, immediately envisioning Grant’s vocal contribution given his personal connection to such experiences. The forthcoming ten-track album explores the commercialization of happiness through algorithms, social media, and political division, blending piano-driven composition with indie-rock, funk, and electronic elements. ‘Factoid Happiness’ showcases additional guest appearances from RAKEL, Thibault Gomez, and Jessica Winter, with production and mixing handled by Gomez, Stephen Sedgwick, and mastering by Matt Colton at Metropolis Studios in London.

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