LAS VEGAS—Chart-topping artist and noted facial tattoo enthusiast Post Malone shocked fans Thursday by announcing he will premiere ‘maybe, definitely’ new music during a Super Bowl weekend concert—pending his ability to locate any actual tracks before showtime.

“I’ve got some heat in the vault, or maybe it’s in my glove box, or maybe I mailed it to myself for safe keeping,” Malone explained in a press release scrawled on a napkin found at an In-N-Out Burger. “You know how it is. Creativity’s mysterious. Just like my lost car keys.”

Fans have responded with characteristically cautious excitement. “I’m excited to hear whatever he thinks counts as ‘new music’—could be a full album, could be the sound of him opening a can of Bud Light,” said self-described ‘Post-head’ Amber Finklestein. “You never know. That’s the magic.”

Super Bowl event organizer Brad Clancy voiced only moderate confidence. “We told Post he could play new songs or just hum the theme from ‘Friends’ for 45 minutes. Either way, we’re selling nachos at $23 apiece, so this is a win for everybody,” Clancy said.

Music industry expert Dr. Lance T. Groover offered a historical perspective: “In the tradition of artists promising new material, Post Malone’s announcement ranks right up there with Dr. Dre’s Detox—except this time, there’s a 9% chance it happens.”

Asked for clarification, Malone’s label released a cryptic statement: “Post is working on something new, or at the very least, thinking about working on something new. Results not guaranteed, but vibes are imminent.”