Lennon Stella Released Single Comedy Show
The singer also announced a four-city concert series to promote her upcoming album, Sleeping Lion.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Variety
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Lennon Stella has released her second single, Comedy Show, ahead of her upcoming album, Sleeping Lion. The artist also announced four Up Close & Personal concert dates to celebrate the new record.
Why it matters
The release marks a return to full-length recording for Stella, whose upcoming album is her first since 2020. Produced by Andy Shauf, the project signals a new chapter in the singer's musical career.
Lennon Stella has scheduled four shows for her upcoming tour with tickets becoming available starting at 10am. Sleeping Lion serves as her first full-length record release since 2020.
The players
Lennon Stella
She is a singer and songwriter known for her work in the music industry.
Andy Shauf
He is a musician and producer who collaborated on the production of the new album.
The details
The album Sleeping Lion, which features the new single Comedy Show, was recorded in collaboration with producer Andy Shauf. Stella is set to perform tracks from the album in stripped-down arrangements during her upcoming concert series.
Timeline
August 2026: Lennon Stella released the single Unforgivable Things.
September 29, 2026: Artist concert presale opens at 10am.
October 2, 2026: General concert ticket sale opens at 10am.
October 23, 2026: The album Sleeping Lion is scheduled for release.
October 24, 2026: The concert series begins in Nashville.
Industry Dynamics
This release represents a return to long-form studio projects following the industry-wide pause in major album production cycles that characterized the 2020 record release cycle. Stella is positioning herself for a return to live touring as an independent growth strategy.
Fans can purchase concert tickets starting with a presale on September 29, 2026, followed by a general sale on October 2, 2026. The new single is now available for streaming in advance of the full album release.
The takeaway
Lennon Stella is leveraging a series of intimate performances to support her first full-length project in six years. Listeners should prepare for the October 23, 2026, album launch to hear how the collaboration with Andy Shauf sounds in full.
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