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For Immediate Release
December 2, 2025
CORY WONG SHARES NEW ALBUM TITLE TRACK,
“LOST IN THE WONDER (FEAT. BENNY SINGS)” - LISTEN
CRISP, MID-TEMPO SINGLE
HERALDS GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED
SONGWRITER, PRODUCER, AND GUITARIST’S NEW POP ALBUM
FEATURING ECLECTIC RANGE OF COLLABORATORS
INCLUDING TAYLOR HANSON, DEVON GILFILLIAN, CODY FRY, LOUIS CATO, STEPHEN DAY, THEO KATZMAN, AND MORE
“LOST IN THE WONDER TOUR”
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS
STEPHEN DAY, DEVON GILFILLIAN, AND MARC SCIBILLA
BEGINS IN APRIL, INCLUDING SHOWS IN
LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE, DENVER, AUSTIN, AND MORE
LOST IN THE WONDER ARRIVES EVERYWHERE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
PRE-SAVE ALBUM HERE / PRE-ORDER VINYL HERE
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GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, podcast host, and guitarist extraordinaire Cory Wong has shared the crisp yet dreamy mid-tempo title track of his new album, Lost In The Wonder, set to arrive on February 3, 2026. “Lost In The Wonder (Feat. Benny Sings)” is streaming everywhere now.
“Benny Sings and I met last year when Vulfpeck was playing at North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam,” says Cory Wong. “We had a bunch of mutual friends, so he invited us to his studio in Amsterdam. We hung out and talked life/music, and of course, ended up jamming on some music. What usually happens at the ends of these sorts of things is that the musicians say, ‘Yeah man, let’s get together and write, or play,’ and it never happens. I wanted to make sure that it DID happen. When I started working on the album, I texted Tim (Benny Sings) and told him what I had in mind. He invited me back out to his studio, and we spent a couple of days writing music and continuing our conversations about navigating life, touring, parenting, etc.
“‘Lost In The Wonder’ is the first thing that came out when we sat down in the studio. We had been listening to Sondheim and McCartney to try to get a vision for the feeling or emotion we wanted to express, and the song came out after a couple of hours of playing the same four-bar pattern and singing gibberish over it. Eventually, the gibberish formed into a lyrical concept about a person who’s in a bit of an existential crisis but also enjoying the journey and discovery that goes along with asking life's important questions.
“I felt like there needed to be a moment in the song that felt like a transportation into the world of ‘wonder.’ I wanted to use some production, melodic, and harmonic changes to really feel like we’ve elevated, and then eventually come back to ‘reality.’ I’ve been obsessed with minor third key changes lately, and they’re all over this album. It has a certain feeling to it that’s so distant but not jarring. The textural changes in the music really helped deliver the sense of going into a dreamland, and then very naturally coming back down when it feels like we’ve discovered ‘wonder’ for the appropriate amount of time.”
“It was so nice to have Cory in the studio here in Amsterdam,” says Benny Sings. “The writing was inspired and effortless. Still can’t believe my luck whenever I have these giant world league talents over.”
LISTEN TO “LOST IN THE WONDER (FEAT. BENNY SINGS)”
PRE-SAVE LOST IN THE WONDER
PRE-ORDER LOST IN THE WONDER VINYL
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Lost In The Wonder was heralded last month with the release of the album’s hook-heavy and irresistibly catchy first single “Tongue Tied (Feat. Stephen Day).” A national headlining tour, featuring special guests Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day, and Marc Scibilia, is set to begin in April, with confirmed performances in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Austin, and more. The full itinerary is below.
LISTEN TO “TONGUE TIED (FEAT. STEPHEN DAY)”
Lost In The Wonder spotlights Wong’s remarkable gifts as a producer, writer, arranger, band leader, and master of modern pop craftsmanship, while of course never losing sight of his trademark guitar virtuosity. The album further affirms Wong’s enduring love of musical collaboration, boasting a truly eclectic range of guest artists, including Taylor Hanson, Devon Gilfillian, Cody Fry, Yam Haus, Louis Cato, Ellis, Elysia Biro, Theo Katzman, and Magic City Hippies.
“There are lots of sides to me as an artist,” says Wong. “A lot of people know me as a guitar guy, or even more specifically, ‘rhythm guitar guy’. That’s an accurate description, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. I see the guitar as just one of the avenues for my music and creativity. It’s been an absolute joy to develop and form a signature sound as a guitarist, but a huge part of my artistry is in my production/writing/arranging/band-leading. I’ve worked on and honed those skills just as much as my guitar playing, so I wanted to make an album that really showcased that side of my creative expression. Does that mean there’s less guitar on this album than on others? No! It’s actually quite the opposite. I feel like some of my best guitar work is done on this album. There’s everything from my classic rhythm guitar sound to multiple layers of orchestrally arranged guitar to blistering solos when the music calls for it.
“I think anyone who’s a great producer/writer/arranger also really likes to collaborate with other people because it gives you different colors and textures to ‘paint’ with. My aim is to showcase different sides of my artistry by putting several collaborators in front of the music and having me build the world that it lives in.”
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Wong – who just wrapped up a series of historic live performances in China and South Korea – will celebrate Lost In The Wonder with a non-stop global live schedule that includes headline shows, top-billed festival sets, and more. Highlights include performances in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Austin, as well as a one-night-only concert event at Toronto, ON’s Koerner Hall at The Royal Conservatory of Music backed by the Royal Conservatory Orchestra (December 11); a headline performance at Tucson, AZ’s historic Fox Tucson Theatre as part of the annual Tucson Jazz Festival (January 24, 2026); Dave Koz and Friends at Sea 2026, an eight-night musical cruise adventure making stops in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina (March 22-30, 2026); a co-headline festival appearance alongside Snarky Puppy at Charlotte, NC’s The Spring Mix (April 26, 2026); and a visit to San José del Cabo, Mexico for Goose’s three-day destination festival, Viva El Gonzo (May 7-9, 2026). Additional dates will be announced.
For complete details and ticket availability, please see www.corywongmusic.com/tour.
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CORY WONG ON TOUR 2025-26
DECEMBER
11 – Toronto, ON – Koerner Hall at The Royal Conservatory of Music ^
JANUARY 2026
24 – Tucson, AZ – Fox Tucson Theatre
MARCH 2026
21 – São Paulo, Brazil – Casa Natura
22-30 – São Paulo, Brazil – Dave Koz and Friends at Sea 2026 †
29 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – C Art Media
APRIL 2026
11 – Charlotte, NC – The Spring Mix at The Amp Ballantyne †
15 - Kansas City, MO - The Truman (Devon Gilfillian, Marc Scibilia)
17 - Denver, CO - The Mission Ballroom (Devon Gilfillian, Marc Scibilia)
18 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot Devon Gilfillian, Marc Scibilia
20 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom (Devon Gilfillian, Marc Scibilia)
21 - Seattle, WA - The Paramount (Devon Gilfillian, Marc Scibilia)
23 - Sacramento, CA - Channel 24 (Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day)
24 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield (Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day)
25 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern (Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day)
26 - Del Mar, CA - The Sound (Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day)
27 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl (Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day)
30 - Houston, TX - White Oak Downstairs (Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day)
MAY 2026
1 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues (Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day)
2 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater (Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day)
7-9 – San José del Cabo, México – Viva El Gonzo †
† Festival Appearance
^ w/ the Royal Conservatory Orchestra
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CORY WONG
LOST IN THE WONDER
Release Date: Friday, February 3, 2026
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ABOUT CORY WONG:
Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer, and producer celebrated for his explosive live energy, razor-sharp funk grooves, and boundary-pushing collaborations across genres. Known for blending the technical precision of jazz with the infectious spirit of funk, pop, and soul, Wong has carved out a singular space as one of modern music’s most dynamic and joyful performers.
A Minneapolis native, Cory first rose to international prominence through his work with Vulfpeck, where his rhythmic guitar playing and magnetic stage presence helped define the band’s sound and live aesthetic. He has since built a prolific solo career, releasing a steady stream of albums that showcase his unmatched versatility, ranging from horn-driven funk and instrumental fusion to expansive collaborations with artists such as Jon Batiste, The Jonas Brothers, Bruce Hornsby, Chromeo, Billy Strings, Victor Wooten, and more.
On stage, Cory Wong’s shows are a celebration of musicianship and connection, equal parts precision, humor, and unbridled joy. His live performances with the Cory Wong Band and the Fearless Flyers have become must-see events for music lovers, guitar enthusiasts, and groove seekers alike.
Beyond his work as a performer, Wong has established himself as a visionary collaborator and creative force in the modern music landscape. His projects often extend into visual and digital storytelling, including his self-produced variety series The Wongnotes, and his work as host of the Wong Notes Podcast, where he explores creativity and craft with fellow artists.
Whether playing sold-out shows around the world, producing albums for others, or crafting his ever-growing catalog of original music, Cory Wong consistently brings a sense of positivity, playfulness, and purpose to everything he creates.
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