Cherry Bomb Will Release New Album The Pursuit of Pleasure
Mandy Lee, known for her work with MisterWives, will debut her latest solo project on November 13.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Alternative
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Solo artist Cherry Bomb, the stage name for Mandy Lee, is set to release her new dance-pop album The Pursuit of Pleasure on November 13. To celebrate the project, she will host a release show at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles on November 18.
Why it matters
The album serves as a creative exploration of overcoming pain to find joy, emerging from a period of significant emotional struggle for the artist. Lee challenged herself to exclude all ballads from the record, opting instead for a collection strictly focused on dance-pop sounds.
Mandy Lee has previously released four official studio albums as the frontwoman of the band MisterWives. Her solo work as Cherry Bomb includes singles such as Digital Girl, which debuted on April 2, and the earlier release Never Be Me (M*ther*cker).
The players
Mandy Lee
She is a musician who performs as the solo artist Cherry Bomb and serves as the frontwoman for the band MisterWives.
Cherry Bomb
This is the solo performance project of Mandy Lee that focuses on dance-pop music.
MisterWives
This is an indie-pop band that has released four official studio albums with Mandy Lee as their lead vocalist.
The details
The album creation involved a self-imposed challenge to exclude ballads, resulting in a project defined entirely by dance-pop rhythms. This effort reflects the personal growth and life changes experienced by Lee during the writing process.
Timeline
April 2, 2026: Digital Girl music video debut
September 27, 2026: Solo festival performance at All Things Go
October 2, 2026: Release show tickets go on sale
November 13, 2026: Album The Pursuit of Pleasure release
November 18, 2026: Album release show at Moroccan Lounge
Industry Dynamics
The project follows the established convention of the dance-pop album format, where artists prioritize high-tempo rhythms to maintain engagement in streaming markets. By moving away from ballads, Lee positions her solo work to capitalize on current consumer demand for high-energy music.
Listeners can access the new album on all major streaming platforms beginning November 13. Fans in the Los Angeles area looking to attend the live release show can purchase tickets starting October 2.
The takeaway
This album highlights how personal evolution can fundamentally reshape an artist's sonic direction. Listeners looking for high-energy music will find a consistent, ballad-free listening experience that centers on danceable pop production.
What happens next
Tickets for the album release show at the Moroccan Lounge are scheduled to go on sale to the public on October 2, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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