Johanna Warren Announces New Album Frog In The Belly
The singer-songwriter returns with a fourteen-track record following a series of recent project releases.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Folk
Johanna Warren has announced her latest album, Frog In The Belly Of A Snake, which is set to arrive early next year. Alongside the announcement, Warren debuted a music video for the new single Automatic.
Why it matters
This release follows the artist's return to music after a brief retirement and the success of her 2025 EP. It marks a continuation of her prolific recording schedule in the years since her 2022 album, Lessons For Mutants.
The new album includes 14 tracks recorded live to tape at Big Jelly Studios in the UK. The project features session work from drummer CJ Jones and bassist Tom Sansbury.
The players
Johanna Warren
Johanna Warren is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her distinctive folk and experimental sound.
Soul Selects
Soul Selects is the independent record label managing the distribution and release of the upcoming album.
Big Jelly Studios
Big Jelly Studios is a recording facility located in the UK that specializes in live-to-tape tracking sessions.
The details
Much of the tracking for the new record was captured live to tape to preserve an authentic sonic quality. The artist is supported on the album by collaborators CJ Jones and Tom Sansbury, who provided drums and bass respectively.
Timeline
2022: Johanna Warren released her record Lessons For Mutants.
2023: Johanna Warren released live recordings and announced retirement.
2025: Johanna Warren returned with The Night Of The Wind EP.
September 2026: Johanna Warren released the song Islamorada.
1/29/2027: Frog In The Belly Of A Snake releases.
Industry Dynamics
This album aligns with a broader industry push toward recording live-to-tape to capture authentic performance dynamics. It reflects the artist's move to differentiate her work from heavily processed studio projects common in the modern folk landscape.
Fans can expect the album to be available for streaming and purchase starting January 29, 2027, via Soul Selects. In the meantime, the music video for the single Automatic is available now for immediate viewing.
The takeaway
The record showcases the artist's commitment to live performance techniques as a means of achieving sonic authenticity. Listeners interested in the evolution of her sound can track the transition from her 2022 studio work to these live-to-tape recordings.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Stereogum.
