Paul McCartney Announces 18th Solo Album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'

New LP draws from the music icon's Liverpool roots and features lead single 'Days We Left Behind'

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:40pm

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Paul McCartney is set to release his 18th solo album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' this spring. The 14-track project reflects on the former Beatle's early life and memories growing up in working-class Liverpool neighborhoods like Speke. The album's title track and lead single, 'Days We Left Behind,' offer a personal glimpse into McCartney's formative years before global fame.

Why it matters

As one of the most influential musicians of all time, McCartney's new album provides a rare, intimate look into his personal history and creative process. The album's focus on his Liverpool roots also highlights the enduring impact of the city's working-class culture on his iconic songwriting.

The details

Produced by Andrew Watt, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' blends styles from across McCartney's storied career, while also featuring more personal material inspired by his relationship with wife Nancy Shevell. The album's title is pulled directly from a lyric in the lead single, 'Days We Left Behind,' which McCartney describes as a 'memory song' reflecting on his childhood in Liverpool.

  • Paul McCartney's 18th solo album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' is set to be released this spring.
  • The album's lead single, 'Days We Left Behind,' debuted on March 30, 2026.
  • McCartney is scheduled to perform two intimate live shows in Los Angeles following the album's announcement.

The players

Paul McCartney

A legendary English singer-songwriter, musician, and record and film producer who gained worldwide fame as a member of the rock band The Beatles.

Nancy Shevell

McCartney's wife, with whom he has collaborated on some of the more personal material featured on 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' album.

Andrew Watt

The producer who worked with McCartney on the new 18th solo album.

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What they’re saying

“This is very much a memory song for me. The album title, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' comes from a lyric in this track. I was thinking just that, about the days I left behind and I do often wonder if I'm just writing about the past but then I think how can you write about anything else? It's just a lot of memories of Liverpool.”

— Paul McCartney

What’s next

McCartney is scheduled to perform two intimate live shows in Los Angeles following the album's announcement, marking his first performances of 2026.

The takeaway

As one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of all time, Paul McCartney's new album provides a rare, personal glimpse into his formative years in Liverpool, highlighting the enduring impact of his working-class roots on his iconic songwriting.