After almost two years without releasing original music, Foo Fighters are back with “Today’s Song”, a single loaded with emotion, symbolism and tribute. It is their first unreleased composition since the acclaimed album But Here We Are (2023), the album with which they mourned the death of their beloved drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The track is now available on digital platforms and has been received by fans and critics alike as a powerful and poignant comeback.
Who plays the drums in “Today’s Song”?
Although the track keeps intact the core of the band led by Dave Grohl (vocals and guitar), Nate Mendel (bass), Pat Smear and Chris Shiflett (guitars), and Rami Jaffee (keyboards), the big question mark is on the drums. In May 2025, Foo Fighters announced their separation from Josh Freese, who had assumed the role after Hawkins’ death, but without detailing who now occupies that place on the recording.
The press release for the new single does not clarify the identity of the new drummer, fueling speculation. Still, the solid signature sound remains, reflecting an emotional continuity beyond the lineup.
A Timeless Tribute to Taylor Hawkins
In a public letter shared along with the release, Dave Grohl paid tribute to the drummers who have been part of the band’s history: William Goldsmith, Franz Stahl and Josh Freese. But it was the final message dedicated to Taylor that struck a chord with fans:
“Taylor…your name is spoken every day, sometimes in tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are in everything we do, in every note we play, until we finally reach our destination.”
This new single is not only an artistic statement, but a spiritual reaffirmation of Hawkins ‘ place in Foo Fighters history.
A new stage with the same intensity
“Today’s Song” marks a new creative cycle for a band that has survived deep losses and has managed to reinvent itself with honesty. Musically, the song maintains the band’s usual rock power, but there is a more restrained, melodic and mature sensibility.
After their powerful performance at Coachella 2025, and the viral reinterpretation of Minor Threat’s “I Don’t Wanna Hear It”, this single reaffirms the band’s commitment to their legacy, their present and their fans.
