Syd Announces New Album ‘Beard,’ Shares ‘Callin’
Syd is set to return with her third solo album, ‘Beard,’ arriving July 17, accompanied by the release of her latest single, ‘Callin’ featuring Blu June.
Syd has officially announced her third solo studio album, Beard, slated for release on July 17 via Free Lunch/Warner Records. The 12-track project promises a deep dive into the artist’s personal and creative evolution, described by the singer as a “coming-of-age” record.
The album boasts an impressive roster of collaborators, including Big Sean, Raphael Saadiq, James Fauntleroy, Rodney Jerkins, Van Hunt, and Jordan Ward. Syd, who co-produced the project, shared that the title Beard carries a deeply personal significance. “It’s a snapshot of what my life looks like right now. The title was inspired by the peach fuzz on my upper lip that society has always taught me to hate,” she explained. “I fell in love with my peach fuzz and it made me rethink everything that was supposed to make me feel insecure. It allowed me to take my confidence into my own hands.”
She further noted that the title also serves as a metaphor for her position in the music industry. “The title also represents the way I see myself in relation to my peers, especially in music. ‘The bearded lady.’ Not so much a spectacle in my case, but an anomaly and an outlier. Hard to compare. I’m owning that too.”
The album features the previously released track “GMFU” and the new single, “Callin,” which features Blu June of the production duo Nova Wav. The track showcases Syd’s signature soft, soulful delivery over nostalgic production, as she makes a desperate plea for a love interest to respond to her messages.
Beard follows the success of her 2022 album, Broken Hearts Club, which featured collaborations with artists like Kehlani and Lucky Daye. To support the new release, Syd will embark on The Beard Tour, beginning August 29 in London, with stops across the U.K. and Europe.
Syd’s Beard Tour Dates (U.K./Europe)
- Aug 29 – London, UK @ All Points East
- Aug 31 – Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
- Sep 1 – London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
- Sep 3 – Glasgow, UK @ SWG3 Galvanizers
- Sep 5 – Paris, FR @ La Cigale
- Sep 6 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
- Sep 7 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
- Sep 9 – Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio
Syd’s Beard Album Tracklist
- Walls
- Callin (feat. Blu June)
- Jasmin 17
- My Love
- Always Be Mine
- Closet
- Bad Guys
- GMFU
- Do Better
- Any Time
- Water
- 2 Many Days