Woodstock punks The Bobby Lees are officially back, announcing details of their fourth studio album, New Self.

Words by Felix Bartlett | March 06, 2026

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Marking their first release for Epitaph Records, the record lands on June 12 and follows the band’s 2023 indefinite hiatus. Frontwoman Sam Quartin reflects on the break candidly: “We hit a ceiling with the cycle of funding our own records and then barely breaking even on tour.”

What seemed like a full stop turned into a fresh start. After revealing they were stepping away, the band were buoyed by the outpouring of support from us – and by an unexpected boost from Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa, who reportedly reached out to help finance the new album.

“That was such a gift for us,” Sam says. “It made the whole experience of making the record a lot lighter.”

Offering a first taste of what’s to come, the quartet have shared the explosive title-track. “This song feels like a diary entry that I’m letting strangers read – it’s kinda weird to share, but fuck it,” Sam explains. Inspired by late ’90s hip-hop and nu-metal, the band worked with producer Dave Sardy to capture that era’s punch and swagger. “We told Dave that sound was our goal – that kinda feel.”

Dive into New Self below and get ready for June 12.