Duo @ Released Single Ahead of New Album
The Philadelphia-based group has unveiled their latest track as an advance release for their upcoming studio project.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Alternative
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The duo @, consisting of Victoria Rose and Stone Filipczak, has released their new single, "I Know You Are (But What Am I Thinking)." The song precedes the band's upcoming album, titled Autosmile.
Why it matters
The new track serves as a lead-up to the group's highly anticipated full-length record, giving fans in Philadelphia and beyond a preview of the duo's evolving sound. It highlights the band's collaborative process leading into a significant career milestone.
The single release follows the group's established distribution through the label 4AD. The track incorporates acoustic guitar, cello, percussive elements, and keyboard melodies.
The players
Victoria Rose
She is one half of the Philadelphia-based music duo @.
Stone Filipczak
He is the other half of the music duo @ who collaborates on the group's songwriting and composition.
Sage Caswell
The director responsible for the music video accompanying the band's latest single release.
4AD
The independent record label responsible for distributing music for the duo @.
The details
The song, directed by Sage Caswell, features a distinct blend of acoustic and percussive instrumentation. It is currently being promoted as an advance single for the pair's next major commercial release.
Timeline
The single was released on October 13, 2026.
The album Autosmile is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows the standard industry rollout pattern established by the 4AD record label distribution model for its artists. It reflects the ongoing trend of using advance singles to build streaming momentum ahead of a full album drop.
Fans can stream the new track through standard digital platforms ahead of the full album release. The availability of the upcoming project will transition from a single to a full-length digital release later this week.
The takeaway
Listening to the advance single provides insight into the sonic direction the duo is taking for their upcoming studio album. Fans can prepare for the full release on October 16 by exploring the group's current catalog under the 4AD label.
What happens next
The duo will release their full album Autosmile on October 16, 2026.
Further reading
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