Gracie Abrams’ highly anticipated third album, Daughter From Hell, is officially slated for a July 17 release from Interscope, marking a significant moment for the acclaimed singer-songwriter. The 16-track LP will be preceded by its lead single, “Hit the Wall,” which is set to emerge this Thursday, May 14.

This new project sees Abrams re-teaming with celebrated songwriter/producer Aaron Dessner of The National, a collaboration that has previously defined her successful 2023 debut, Good Riddance, and its smash 2024 follow-up, The Secret of Us. Fans eager to secure their copy can pre-order Daughter From Hell here.

Abrams expressed her excitement about the upcoming release on Instagram, stating, “Whoa whoa whoa. Freaking out. I am so ready for it to be yours.” She also spoke about “Hit the Wall” at last week’s Met Gala, calling it “the introduction to this new chapter, and I feel grateful and relieved that this is the introduction. I love the song so much and I love the people I made it with.”

The visual component for “Hit the Wall” has reportedly already been filmed at an abandoned Catholic seminary in Surrey, England, hinting at a cinematic experience to accompany the new music.

Gracie Abrams' Ascending Trajectory and Evolving Sound

The release of Daughter From Hell represents a crucial juncture in Gracie Abrams' burgeoning career. Her continued partnership with Aaron Dessner, fresh off his success with Noah Kahan's The Great Divide, underscores a commitment to artistic growth and sonic exploration that has already propelled her to significant commercial and critical acclaim.

Her previous album, The Secret of Us, notably debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, showcasing her mainstream appeal. Singles like “I Love You, I’m Sorry” (over a billion Spotify plays) and “That’s So True” (nearing 1.8 billion worldwide streams) demonstrate her profound connection with a global audience.

Dessner himself elaborated on their collaborative journey, reflecting on Instagram, “I can’t believe it’s been six years since Gracie and I started making songs together. I’m deeply grateful for every song we have made and the way we have kept challenging ourselves and growing together as collaborators and friends, sometimes hitting the wall, and then pushing and breaking through.”

He added, “It has been such a journey since we began working on Daughter From Hell two years ago... You’ll hear us expanding our musical vocabulary and pushing into uncharted waters sonically, and most of all the sharpening and deepening of Gracie’s lyricism and expression in ways that continue to astound me. I believe this album contains absolutely the most moving and powerful work we have done together. It feels elevated in every way and I can’t WAIT to share it with you all.” This paints a picture of an album that promises not just new music, but a significant artistic evolution.

Beyond music, Abrams is also making her acting debut in Halina Reijn’s A24 film Please, a move that broadens her creative scope and introduces her to new audiences. This multi-faceted approach to her career mirrors the expansive nature of her music and solidifies her position as a dynamic force in entertainment.

Late last year, Abrams teamed with Dessner and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon for the impactful single “Sold Out,” released in response to tragic gun-related incidents. This track further highlights her willingness to use her platform for social commentary, adding another layer to her artistic identity.