Lake Street Dive to Release Ninth Album in February 2027
The band will debut their 12-track project What About Flamingos? on February 19, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Jazz
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Lake Street Dive is set to release their ninth studio album, What About Flamingos?, on February 19, 2027. The project features 12 tracks recorded across two studios in New York and California.
Why it matters
The band opted to record the album live in the studio to capture an organic, human sound by recording vocals and instrumentation simultaneously. This approach aims to replicate the interplay typically found in their live concert performances.
The album contains 12 tracks produced by Philip Weinrobe and Jonathan Wilson. Recording sessions for the project took place at two separate locations, Spillway Sounds and Five Star Studios.
The players
Lake Street Dive
An American band known for their multi-genre sound blending jazz, pop, and soul.
Rachael Price
The lead vocalist of Lake Street Dive who recorded her album vocals simultaneously with the band.
Bridget Kearney
The bassist for Lake Street Dive who wrote the title song for the upcoming album.
Philip Weinrobe
One of the two producers who worked on the band's upcoming ninth studio album.
Jonathan Wilson
One of the two producers who oversaw the recording sessions for the new album.
The details
Lake Street Dive recorded the material live together in the studio, with vocalist Rachael Price tracking her vocals at the same time as the band. The collection includes the title track written by bassist Bridget Kearney, which was inspired by a discussion on life on Earth featuring Brian Eno.
Timeline
April 2026: The band debuted material for the upcoming album during tour.
July 2026: The song You're Never Around was released.
February 19, 2027: The album What About Flamingos? is scheduled for release.
Industry Dynamics
The album release follows the momentum established by the 2026 release of the song You're Never Around. This project marks a significant step in the band's transition into their ninth studio release cycle.
Fans can expect the 12-track album to be available on streaming platforms and via the band's label starting in February. The new release follows the band's recent practice of sharing concert-style recordings with their listening audience.
The takeaway
By recording live in the studio, the band prioritizes raw performance over polished production. Listeners interested in the new sound can revisit the July 2026 single release to understand the direction of the upcoming record.
What happens next
The album What About Flamingos? will be released through Dive Not Drive Records on February 19, 2027.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by JamBase.
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