Paul McCartney Announces New Album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'

The legendary musician shares lead single 'Days We Left Behind' from his upcoming 18th solo LP.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:40pm

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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 draws heavily from the former Beatle's memories of growing up in working-class Liverpool neighborhoods like Speke. McCartney has debuted the album's lead single, 'Days We Left Behind,' which he says is a 'memory song' reflecting on his past.

Why it matters

As one of the most influential musicians of all time, any new release from Paul McCartney is a major cultural event. This album, in particular, promises to offer a personal and nostalgic look into the legendary artist's formative years, providing fans with a rare glimpse into the origins of his iconic songwriting.

The details

The Boys of Dungeon Lane, McCartney's first solo album since 2020's McCartney III, is a 14-track project produced by Andrew Watt. The album blends styles from across McCartney's storied career, while also including more personal material inspired by his relationship with his wife, Nancy Shevell. The title track references a local route tied to McCartney's childhood in Liverpool, and the lead single, 'Days We Left Behind,' features a lyric that serves as the album's title.

  • The Boys of Dungeon Lane is set to arrive this spring.
  • The lead single, 'Days We Left Behind,' was debuted on March 30, 2026.
  • McCartney will be performing two intimate live shows in Los Angeles following the album announcement.

The players

Paul McCartney

The 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 drawn inspiration for some of the more personal material on the upcoming album.

Andrew Watt

The producer who worked with McCartney on The Boys of Dungeon Lane.

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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 will be performing two intimate live shows in Los Angeles in the coming weeks, marking his first performances of 2026 following the conclusion of his Got Back tour last year.

The takeaway

At 83 years old, Paul McCartney continues to draw from his rich personal history and musical legacy to create new, deeply meaningful work. The Boys of Dungeon Lane promises to offer fans a rare, introspective look into the formative years that shaped one of the most iconic artists of all time.