Ben Schwab Released New Single
The Los Angeles musician has shared a new track ahead of his upcoming debut album, New Season.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Folk
Los Angeles musician Ben Schwab has officially released his latest single, Not Looking Back Anymore. The song precedes the November 6, 2026, launch of his debut album, New Season.
Why it matters
The project represents a personal artistic pivot for the former Drugdealer guitarist. His work draws inspiration from a collection of his father's 1970s band tapes discovered decades later.
The upcoming debut album New Season features collaborations with Sierra Ferrell, Courtney Marie Andrews, and Kacy Lee Anderson. The project was recorded in a home studio and finished at Abbey Road.
The players
Ben Schwab
He is a Los Angeles-based musician who previously played guitar in the band Drugdealer.
Ghostly International
This independent record label is responsible for the release of the upcoming album New Season.
Sierra Ferrell
She is an acclaimed singer and songwriter who contributes to the upcoming debut project.
The details
Schwab initiated the Sylvie project after stumbling upon musical recordings made by his father during the 1970s. The production process spanned from his home base to the historic studios at Abbey Road.
Timeline
1970s: Ben Schwab's father recorded musical band tapes.
November 6, 2026: Release of debut album New Season.
Industry Dynamics
The emergence of Sylvie follows the aesthetic trajectory established by the Laurel Canyon sound revival trend. It demonstrates a continued industry focus on archival discovery as a source for modern production.
Fans can currently stream the new single Not Looking Back Anymore on digital platforms. Pre-orders for the full studio album are available ahead of the wide release in November.
The takeaway
The project serves as a bridge between the analog recording era and modern independent production. Listeners interested in the evolution of folk and soft rock can trace the influence of 1970s tapes in the upcoming full-length collection.
What happens next
The debut album New Season is scheduled for release on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CMU.
