BENEE Releases Sophomore Album 'Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles'

The New Zealand-born, LA-based singer-songwriter explores existential dread and the weight of existence on her new record.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 1:00am

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BENEE's sophomore album 'Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles' is a deep dive into existential dread, where love, identity, and meaning slip through your fingers like sand. Each song grapples with the weight of existence, as the multi-platinum artist navigates a post-COVID reality, the rapid rise of AI, environmental disasters, and the global rise in authoritarianism. The album opens with the vulnerable and dark 'Demons' about intense feelings of anxiety, and features collaborations with PinkPanthress on the upbeat 'Princess' and a personal track 'Heaven' about the passing of BENEE's grandfather.

Why it matters

BENEE has quickly established herself as one of pop's most distinctive voices, earning multiple platinum and gold certifications around the world. Her debut album 'Hey u x' was critically acclaimed, and her breakout hit 'Supalonely' propelled her to global fame. 'Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles' sees BENEE taking on weightier existential themes, reflecting the chaos and uncertainty of the current moment, while still delivering her signature brand of addictive alternative pop.

The details

Recorded over a few years, 'Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles' is BENEE's most cohesive and intentional work to date. The album unravels like diary entries, tracing the cycles of obsession, heartbreak, and fleeting ecstasy, all while wrestling with inner demons and the fear of disappearing into the noise. BENEE embraced a wide range of musical influences, from The Beach Boys to Gorillaz, to craft the album's genre-bending sound.

  • BENEE's sophomore album 'Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles' is set to release on November 7, 2026.
  • Her breakout hit 'Supalonely' was released in 2020.

The players

BENEE

A multi-platinum, New Zealand-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer who has quickly established herself as one of pop's most distinctive voices.

PinkPanthress

A multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer who is featured on the track 'Princess' on BENEE's new album.

Josh Fountain

BENEE's day-one collaborator and co-producer, who she worked with on the album's closing track 'Heaven'.

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What they’re saying

“The world right now is at a cultural turning point; it feels as though we are on a precipice…all we have understood and accepted about humanity and our world order seem to be on the verge of dissolution. In a post-COVID reality, the rapid rise of AI, environmental disasters, and the global rise in authoritarianism has left many of us in shock. The ground moves beneath our feet, and we can feel emotionally paralyzed.”

— BENEE

“I've never honestly sat for that long intentionally working on an album. It wasn't rushed. We were able to try different things. As a result, this is more cohesive than anything I've done in the past. The songs on the album unravel like diary entries, tracing the cycles of obsession, heartbreak, and fleeting ecstasy, all while wrestling with our inner demons and the fear of disappearing into the noise.”

— BENEE

“I love this song. I sing the verses deep and strong, and then the chorus is so light, airy, and angelic.”

— BENEE

“It's a vulnerable and dark song about intense feelings of anxiety. You feel as if you're being overtaken by some weird emotion, which I'm calling a demon. It's just an intrusive thought you can't control.”

— BENEE

“Every song means so much to me, but that song is probably the most meaningful. I wrote it about my grandad's passing a couple of years ago. At the end, there is this sense of, 'Just let go.' After the buildup of all these emotions on the album, it's like a breath of fresh air.”

— BENEE

What’s next

BENEE will be embarking on a global tour to support the release of 'Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles' in early 2027.

The takeaway

With 'Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles', BENEE has crafted a deeply personal and introspective album that grapples with the existential anxieties of the modern world. By channeling her own struggles with identity, connection, and the fear of disappearing, BENEE has created a work that is both emotionally resonant and sonically captivating, further cementing her status as one of pop's most compelling young voices.