Mamalarky Announces Fourth Album Hover
The Glendale, California band will release its fourth studio album on February 12, 2027, after sharing a video for the single 'Sad Songs'.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Alternative
Mamalarky has announced Hover, their fourth studio album, scheduled for release on February 12, 2027. The band also shared a video for the single 'Sad Songs' alongside the announcement.
Why it matters
The announcement marks the band's next full-length release following a recent tour with Freak Slug. The record was made at the band's own home studio, reflecting a self-contained approach to production.
The album is 12 tracks long and is scheduled for release on February 12, 2027. The source does not provide sales, streaming, or chart data for the band's previous releases.
The players
Mamalarky
Mamalarky is an alternative rock band whose lineup includes vocalist and guitarist Livvy Bennett, keyboardist Michael B. Hunter, drummer Dylan Hill, and bassist Noor Khan.
Freak Slug
Freak Slug is a rock act with which Mamalarky recently completed a tour.
The details
Hover was produced and engineered by Livvy Bennett and Michael B. Hunter, and most of its rhythm tracks were recorded to tape at the band's home studio, a former Hollywood backdrop artist's studio. The band used field recordings of bells, wind chimes, and rain, and turned the room into an echo chamber for vocals.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Mamalarky announces Hover and shares the video for 'Sad Songs'.
February 12, 2027: Hover is scheduled for release.
Industry Dynamics
Hover continues a pattern among independent alternative acts of producing records in self-owned home studios rather than commercial facilities. The band's approach of tracking to tape in a converted Hollywood backdrop studio places the record within that low-overhead, self-contained production model.
Listeners can expect Hover to be available on February 12, 2027, with the full 12-track album to stream or purchase on that date. The announcement does not specify pre-order options or early single availability beyond the 'Sad Songs' video.
The takeaway
Fans following Mamalarky should mark February 12, 2027 for the release of Hover and watch for further details on how the album will be distributed. The 'Sad Songs' video offers an early look at the band's direction ahead of the full record.
What happens next
Hover is scheduled for release on February 12, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
