Underground Track by Mogwai and Iggy Pop Debuts

Mogwai collaborated with Iggy Pop on a new track called ‘Underground’. A video for ‘Underground’ accompanies the release. “I’ve always liked Mogwai. The opening of the track reminded me of the crushing modern loneliness. The sung vocal, which was arranged by Matt Sweeney, felt like it was made for someone who is pissed off and doesn’t mind saying so.”

‘Happy Tears’ is a retrospective compilation that marks 30 years of Mogwai. The compilation features a new re-working of ‘New Paths To Helicon 1’ with the Budapest Art Orchestra and orchestrated by Adam Wiltzie. It will be released digitally and on 2xLP, 4xLP, and 2xCD editions. The 4xLP and 2xCD editions include 13 additional tracks, six of which are previously unreleased. Other additions include remixes, live cuts and rarities, and the release will be accompanied by a planned feature-length audio documentary titled ‘Happy Tears: The Story Of Mogwai’ with Rock Action scheduled to release Happy Tears on 8 January 2027.

Mogwai collaborated with Iggy Pop on a new track called ‘Underground’, and the release is accompanied by a video. Iggy Pop commented on the collaboration, saying, “I’ve always liked Mogwai. The opening of the track reminded me of the crushing modern loneliness. The sung vocal, which was arranged by Matt Sweeney, felt like it was made for someone who is pissed off and doesn’t mind saying so.”

The available sources do not provide this information. They do not specify a release date, track length, full production or songwriting credits, or streaming and format availability for ‘Underground’. They also do not list detailed session personnel beyond Iggy Pop and the mention of Matt Sweeney’s arrangement. The sources do not indicate whether ‘Underground’ will be released as a standalone single, included on the forthcoming ‘Happy Tears’ retrospective, or issued in additional physical formats, and they do not provide details on promotional plans, chart expectations, publishing, or licensing credits.

Happy Tears is a retrospective compilation that marks 30 years of Mogwai and is presented under the title ‘Happy Tears’. The compilation will be released digitally and on 2xLP, 4xLP, and 2xCD editions. Rock Action will release Happy Tears on 8 January 2027. The announcement identifies the package as a career-spanning collection without specifying individual track sequencing in this summary.

The compilation features a new re-working of ‘New Paths To Helicon 1’ performed with the Budapest Art Orchestra and orchestrated by Adam Wiltzie. The 4xLP and 2xCD editions include 13 additional tracks, six of which are previously unreleased, and other additions to the set comprise remixes, live cuts and rarities. A feature-length audio documentary titled ‘Happy Tears: The Story Of Mogwai’ is planned in connection with the release. The available sources do not provide further detail on the documentary’s format beyond its title or on any additional bonus material beyond the items listed above.

The available announcement does not provide a track-by-track breakdown of the additional tracks included in the expanded editions. It does not list individual titles or sequencing for those extra tracks, and it does not specify which previously unreleased material is present. The absence of a detailed listing means the announcement also omits composer and recording-date information for the additional tracks.

Similarly, the announcement lists remixes, live cuts and rarities among the expanded-edition content but does not identify specific remixes or live performances. No recording locations, release histories, or original release formats for those remixes, live cuts and rarities are given in the available materials. The available sources do not provide this information.

A feature-length audio documentary titled ‘Happy Tears: The Story Of Mogwai’ is planned to accompany the compilation. The documentary is scheduled for release on 8 January 2027. Rock Action is identified as the company releasing Happy Tears. The announcement links the documentary to the compilation package.

The available sources do not provide additional production details such as producers, contributors, runtime, or distribution format beyond identifying the project as an audio documentary. They do not name any production companies, directors, interview subjects, or archival sources to be used in the documentary. The available materials also do not state whether the documentary will be issued separately or bundled with specific physical editions of the compilation.

Mogwai collaborated with Iggy Pop on the new track ‘Underground’, which was released with an accompanying video. Iggy Pop described the collaboration, saying: “I’ve always liked Mogwai. The opening of the track reminded me of the crushing modern loneliness. The sung vocal, which was arranged by Matt Sweeney, felt like it was made for someone who is pissed off and doesn’t mind saying so.”

‘Happy Tears’ is a 30-year retrospective compilation that Rock Action will release on 8 January 2027, available digitally and on 2xLP, 4xLP and 2xCD editions. The compilation features a new re-working of ‘New Paths To Helicon 1’ with the Budapest Art Orchestra orchestrated by Adam Wiltzie, expanded 4xLP and 2xCD editions with 13 additional tracks (six previously unreleased), remixes, live cuts and rarities, and a planned feature-length audio documentary titled ‘Happy Tears: The Story Of Mogwai’.

Mogwai collaborated with Iggy Pop on a new track called ‘Underground’, which was released with an accompanying video. Mogwai announced ‘Happy Tears’, a 30-year retrospective compilation to be released by Rock Action on 8 January 2027.

‘Happy Tears’ will be issued digitally and on 2xLP, 4xLP and 2xCD formats, with the 4xLP and 2xCD editions adding 13 extra tracks, six previously unreleased. The compilation includes a new re-working of ‘New Paths To Helicon 1’ with the Budapest Art Orchestra, orchestrated by Adam Wiltzie, and will be accompanied by a feature-length audio documentary titled ‘Happy Tears: The Story Of Mogwai’.