Chastity Belt Releases Single Ahead of Album
The Seattle indie rock band shared "Friends For This" as the final preview before its All My Friends album arrives November 6.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Alternative
Seattle indie rock band Chastity Belt released the single "Friends For This" on November 2, the last preview track before its album All My Friends, due November 6 on Suicide Squeeze. The band had previewed the record by sharing two songs at a time.
Why it matters
The release gives listeners a closing look at the album's sound and themes before its full launch. For Seattle, it marks a new record from one of the city's long-running indie acts.
The album release is scheduled for November 6, following the single's November 2 debut, with two years of time away from Seattle cited as the context for the record's lyrics. Commercial reception and chart placement remain unknown at this time.
The players
Chastity Belt
Chastity Belt is a Seattle indie rock band that has built a long-running following in the city's independent music scene.
Suicide Squeeze
Suicide Squeeze is an independent record label known for releasing indie rock and punk records.
The details
"Friends For This" was the final single released before the album. Lydia Lund wrote the lyrics after moving back from England, and Gretchen recorded vocals for the song's closing section in Lund's basement alongside Julia and Samur.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: "Friends For This" released as the final preview single.
November 6, 2026: All My Friends album release on Suicide Squeeze.
Industry Dynamics
The release reflects the steady, album-cycle model that independent rock labels such as Suicide Squeeze use, with serialized singles building toward a full record. Such staged previews remain a common strategy for indie acts without major-label marketing budgets.
Listeners can stream or purchase All My Friends starting November 6 after hearing the two-song previews already released. The full album will be available as a complete listening experience once it launches.
The takeaway
Staged single releases can give listeners a clear preview of an album's direction well before its full launch. For Seattle fans of the band, the record offers a chance to hear how a returning lyricist shaped the group's newest work.
What happens next
The full album All My Friends is scheduled for release on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more Alternative releases from Seattle artists.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Stereogum.
