How Pink Floyd Promoted 'The Endless River' Without Touring

The band knew The Endless River would be their last album, and with Richard Wright gone, a full tour was off the table. Instead of stadiums, they staged a single, intimate press conference at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris on November 5, 2014, where Nick Mason and David Gilmour answered questions from journalists and fans. That session was live-streamed globally, making it the only major press event for the release.

Beyond Paris, they organized a handful of curated experiences. A one-night-only listening party at London’s Roundhouse featured a 360-degree visual projection of the album’s artwork and footage, attended by contest winners and media. They also released a 12-minute making-of documentary and built an interactive website where you could explore the album’s cover art. That was it—no arena run, no festival slot, just a quiet, dignified farewell that put