Odd Marshall Premieres New Single 'Somebody New'

The folk/Americana singer-songwriter's moody new track is lifted from his upcoming album 'Seconds'

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Singer-songwriter Odd Marshall has premiered his new single 'Somebody New,' a moody and hypnotic folk/Americana track that features gravel-throated blues flair and a menacing slide guitar solo. The song is lifted from Marshall's forthcoming sophomore album 'Seconds,' which was recorded in the iconic Joshua Tree, California and blends alternative, folk-rock and Americana influences.

Why it matters

This new single from Odd Marshall showcases the artist's evolution as a songwriter, building on the acclaim of his 2024 debut 'Sand & Glue.' The track's blend of genres and captivating musicianship is sure to pique the interest of fans of Americana, folk-rock and alt-rock, positioning Marshall as an artist to watch in the North American music scene.

The details

Centered around a two-chord groove, 'Somebody New' finds Marshall channeling Howlin' Wolf-inspired 'ooh oohs' while guitarist Christopher Thorn (Blind Melon, The Afghan Whigs) delivers a menacing slide guitar solo. The track's lyrics explore the tension between romantic impulse and modern detachment, with Marshall singing about the complexities of being attracted to a stranger and the role that social media algorithms play in modern relationships.

  • The single 'Somebody New' will be released on March 6, 2026.
  • Odd Marshall's sophomore album 'Seconds' will be released on March 6, 2026.

The players

Odd Marshall

A folk/Americana singer-songwriter who is releasing his sophomore album 'Seconds' on March 6, 2026.

Christopher Thorn

A guitarist who has played with Blind Melon and The Afghan Whigs, and contributed a menacing slide guitar solo to Odd Marshall's 'Somebody New'.

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What they’re saying

“This song came to me early in the period after my decade long hiatus. I'd been pulling up old videos to learn my old songs. At one point this groove-riff came out. I enjoyed how many different ways there were to sing over the same two chords.”

— Odd Marshall (theaureview.com)

“When I sing, 'All my algorithms / tell me I'm in love with you,' I'm thinking about how social media is always suggesting friends for you. If you're in the same place often enough, the algorithm will pick it up and think, you might make a good couple. Life would be a lot easier if the algorithm just told me who I should go out with. Cut out all the small talk BS. Life happily ever after. Ha!”

— Odd Marshall (theaureview.com)

What’s next

Odd Marshall's sophomore album 'Seconds' will be released on March 6, 2026, featuring the new single 'Somebody New' as well as additional collaborations with Christopher Thorn and other acclaimed musicians.

The takeaway

Odd Marshall's new single 'Somebody New' showcases the singer-songwriter's evolution, blending folk, Americana and alt-rock influences into a moody and captivating track that explores the complexities of modern romance. The single is a promising preview of Marshall's forthcoming album 'Seconds,' which looks to cement his status as an artist to watch in the North American music scene.