Syd Announces First Album in Four Years
Syd has announced her upcoming album titled 'Beard', set to release on July 17. This marks her first album in four years, featuring collaborations with various artists including Big Sean and Raphael Saadiq. In addition to the album, Syd will embark on a brief tour across the UK and Europe.
- ▪Syd's third album, 'Beard', will be released on July 17 via Free Lunch Records.
- ▪The album features collaborations with artists like Raphael Saadiq and Big Sean.
- ▪Syd's lead single from the album is titled 'Callin', featuring the duo Blu June.
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- ▪ Syd Announces New Album Beard: Hear “Callin” (Feat. Blu June) — Stereogum
- ▪ Syd Announces New Album Beard, Shares New Song “Callin'”: Stream — Consequence (of Sound)
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NewsSyd Announces First Album in Four YearsBeard is out July 17By Hattie LindertMay 29, 2026Syd (Nabil)Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storySyd’s third album is on the way. Beard arrives on July 17 via Warner imprint Free Lunch Records, and features Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, Rodney Jerkins, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt, and Jordan Ward. The Internet co-founder also tapped Florida duo Blu June for a lead single, “Callin.” Check that out below.Beard marks Syd’s first new album since 2022’s Broken Hearts Club. In a press statement, she said the album is, in part, inspired by something quite literal: the peach fuzz on her upper lip. “I fell in love with my peach fuzz and it made me rethink everything that was supposed to make me feel insecure,” she said.
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