"Today's Song" is a song by the American rock band Foo Fighters, released as a standalone single on July 2, 2025. It is a tribute to former members of the band, which includes Josh Freese, William Goldsmith, Franz Stahl and Taylor Hawkins. The artwork for the single was made by Harper Grohl, Dave Grohl's daughter.
Composition and lyrics
"Today's Song" is a power ballad, described as a "blend of classic Foo Fighters alternative rock with a big arena epic." Its lyrics describe being optimistic and overcoming adversity.
Release and reception "Today's Song" was released six days after the day the band's eponymous debut album was released 30 years prior, and has been generally well received, with critics such as Chad Childers of Loudwire, who stated that it "starts a bit on the somber side before the guitars and drums come crashing in to make it the uplifting rocker that it is". It also has a lyric video.
Personnel Foo Fighters Dave Grohl – vocals, guitar, drums Rami Jaffee – keyboards Nate Mendel – bass Chris Shiflett – guitar Pat Smear – guitar
Technical personnel Foo Fighters – production Oliver Roman – production Harper Grohl – artwork
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Today's Song" Chart (2025) Peakposition Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA) 48 Canada Mainstream Rock (Billboard Canada) 1 Canada Modern Rock (Billboard Canada) 2 Italy Rock Airplay (EarOne) 2 Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan) 6 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 28 UK Singles Sales (OCC) 45 Uruguay Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) 12
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Today's Song" Chart (2025) Position Canada Mainstream Rock (Billboard) 20 Canada Modern Rock (Billboard) 33 US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard) 19
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