Syd has announced her new album ‘Beard’ and shared lead single ‘Callin’ featuring Blu June
The follow-up to 2022's ‘Broken Hearts Club’ features contributions from Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, Rodney Jerkins, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt, Blu June and Jordan Ward.
Syd has announced her third solo album, ‘Beard’, which will arrive on 17th July via Free Lunch and Warner Records.
The follow-up to 2022's ‘Broken Hearts Club’ features contributions from Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, Rodney Jerkins, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt, Blu June and Jordan Ward. Alongside the announcement, Syd has shared lead single ‘Callin’, a collaboration with Blu June.
The album's title is rooted in ideas of self-acceptance and confidence.
“Beard is a coming of age album for me. It’s a snapshot of what my life looks like right now,” Syd explains. “The title was inspired by the peach fuzz on my upper lip that society has always taught me to hate. I fell in love with my peach fuzz and it made me rethink everything that was supposed to make me feel insecure.
“It allowed me to take my confidence into my own hands, and own everything that I am and everything I love about myself, regardless of what anyone else thinks.”
‘Callin’ arrives as the first preview of the record, which Syd co-produced herself.
To coincide with the album announcement, Syd has also announced a run of UK and European headline dates.
