private music

Released in 2025, Private Music is the tenth studio album by Deftones, marking a significant return after the longest gap in their discography. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the album reunites the band with the architect of their acclaimed Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan era, resulting in a sound that balances their aggressive roots with expansive art-rock ambitions. This record introduces Fred Sablan on bass, following the departure of Sergio Vega, and features a prominent role for Frank Delgado’s atmospheric sampling and keyboard work. Critics have noted the album's 'nocturnal' quality, often comparing its sonic palette to the band's most textural work while praising the refined songwriting. The album title and its lowercase track titles suggest a more personal, insular creative direction, focusing on themes of internal landscapes and urban isolation. It stands as a mature, polished entry in their catalog that emphasizes mood and groove over raw aggression.