Muse Jets Us Into Space For ‘The Wow! Signal’

Muse ’s music is often said to be out of this world. With The WOW! Signal , the British alternative-rock trio once more turns its attention to the stars. To launch into the spirit of the new project, Music sent a special tablet 20 miles into the atmosphere, in partnership with Sent Into Space . While floating above Earth, the device premiered the music video for “Be With You,” starring Ella Balinska ( Resident Evil, The Occupant ) and directed by Nico Paolillo ( Deafheaven, BAD OMENS ).

A second package is said to carry stickers for a limited-edition vinyl release, which is certain to be coveted by fans. On “Be With You,” frontman Matt Bellamy sings: “It seems my light’s been swallowed up, I’ve used up every ounce of luck / I need to leap into the fire, find a higher power, and reach for something new.” It’s the first taste of an album that’s a “mix of cosmic mystery, existential hope, and the exhilarating possibility of contact with something far greater than ourselves,” according to a statement from...