New Self
2026 album by the Bobby Lees
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New Self is the fourth studio album by the American rock band the Bobby Lees. It was released on June 12, 2026, through Epitaph Records.[2][3] It is the band's first album for Epitaph and follows Bellevue (2022).[2]
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| Released | June 12, 2026 | |||
| Studio | Sunset Sound (Los Angeles)[1] | |||
| Length | 20:13 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
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Background and recording
Following the release of Bellevue, the Bobby Lees announced an indefinite hiatus in 2023 amid burnout and financial pressures associated with touring and the music industry.[3][4] During the hiatus, actor Jason Momoa offered financial support for the recording of a new album.[3] Following their return to songwriting, vocalist and guitarist Sam Quartin, drummer Macky Bowman, and bassist Kendall Wind traveled to Los Angeles, where the album was recorded with producers Dave Sardy and Alex Pasco.[3][4]
Release and promotion
The Bobby Lees announced their signing to Epitaph Records in October 2025 alongside the release of the single "Napoleon". According to Quartin, the song concerns personal change and "trying to live in the solution" rather than focusing on problems.[5]
The album was announced on March 4, 2026, alongside the release of its title track.[2] Quartin described "New Self" as a personal song influenced by late-1990s hip-hop and nu metal.[3][4]
Track listing
Personnel
Credits are adapted from Bandcamp.[1]
The Bobby Lees
- Sam Quartin – vocals
- Macky Bowman – drums
- Kendall Wind – bass
- Nick Casa – guitar
Additional contributors
- Dave Sardy – production, mixing (1, 5)
- Alex Pasco – production, mixing (2–4, 6–8)
- Stephen Marcussen – mastering