A Drop in the Ocean is the fourth studio album from multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Josh Klinghoffer, under the pseudonym of Pluralone. The album was released June 12, 2026 on clear Ocean color vinyl, CD, and as an edition of 50 signed test pressing alongside artwork pieces by Josh.
This record is largely based in songwriting on acoustic guitar, although the first and last songs are piano-driven as with plenty of Josh's earlier albums. "Give" is a song which began in the 2000s and finally found its voice during production of this record.
The album was developed amidst/following Josh recording with both Iggy Pop & Elton John (in collaboration with Brandi Carlile), whom he has also performed with a few times along with former Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmate Chad Smith. Josh had also toured and written with Jane's Addiction & Pearl Jam during 2023–2024, the latter of which he has been a touring member since 2021.
Contents
Personnel
Performed by Josh Klinghoffer
vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, keyboards & piano, drums & percussion, Therevox
Chelsea Hodson – vocals 4, 7, 8
Eric Palmquist – recording, mixing, production
Michael Craver – recording
Dave Kutch – mastering
Sophie Spare – management
Mark Kates – management
Emily Ulmer – photography
Mitch Rossiter – design