Jack Johnson releases new single and announces documentary

Jack Johnson has released his new single ‘Hold On To The Light’, featuring Hermanos Gutiérrez.

Additionally, the American singer has announced SURFILMUSIC, his forthcoming documentary detailing his journey from surfer to filmmaker to musician.

The film covers the making of the multi-platinum musician's surf films, 1999's Thicker Than Water and 2000's The September Sessions, and reveals how his artistic abilities translated into a music career.

Additional details about about SURFILMUSIC are set to be announced next year, with 'Hold On To The Light' offering a glimpse into its soundtrack.

Johnson, Gutiérrez, and producer Mario Caldato Jr. – who has co-produced a number of Johnson's albums – collaborated on the documentary's soundtrack.

Johnson, best know for 'Upside down' and his 2005 album In Between Dreams, has released eight studio albums and sold over 25 million copies worldwide.

• Listen to his new single 'Hold On To The Light’ featuring Hermanos Gutiérrez and watch the trailer for SURFILMUSIC below.