P I L O T E P I S O D E

Bigger, bolder, & beautifully unpredictable—Pilot Episode is the sound of an artist
finally finding the scale his stories have always deserved.
A massive, cinematic reinvention: This isn’t a sequel—it’s a season premiere.

Since the release of lead single Ask Your Bones—Windmills has been hinting at reinvention.
Known for a career built on lyrical transparency & a "moody indie swoon pop" foundation,
the 2026 era marks a definitive shift toward a sound that is fresh, expansive, & undeniably human.

Pilot Episode is a bold departure from the past.
It is Windmills’ embracing a vibrant, indie rock energy that captures the chaotic state of the world while remaining grounded in hope. This isn’t just a new album, it's a massive reinvention that explores the nerves of starting over & the thrill of a fresh perspective.If the previous era was about the internal, the new one is about the world outside—& finding your place within it.
Themes of vulnerability, global uncertainty, & the hope found in starting over fill the record, all while maintaining a 100% human-crafted ethos. In a digital age, Pilot Episode stands as a testament to authentic creation, backed by Creative BC & celebrated by a community that pre-sold 30% of the album's limited vinyl run in the first week. From sold-out shows to a sound that feels both new & inevitable, Windmills continues to prove that the most compelling stories are the ones told without a filter.

Pilot Episode, Windmills’ 5th studio album, released April 17th, 2026.