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

The 18th solo LP from the legendary musician draws from his Liverpool roots.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:40pm

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Paul McCartney has announced his 18th solo album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' set for release this spring. The 14-track project reflects on the former Beatle's early life in working-class Liverpool neighborhoods, with the lead single 'Days We Left Behind' offering a personal look at his formative years before global fame.

Why it matters

As one of the most influential musicians of all time, any new release from Paul McCartney is highly anticipated by fans worldwide. This album promises a more introspective and autobiographical side of the legendary songwriter, providing a rare glimpse into his personal history and creative inspirations.

The details

The Boys of Dungeon Lane blends styles from across McCartney's storied career, while also including more personal material inspired by his relationship with his wife, Nancy Shevell. Produced by Andrew Watt, the album's title and lead single lyric reference McCartney's childhood in the Speke area of Liverpool. The musician shares that the song 'Days We Left Behind' is 'very much a memory song' for him, touching on his time living on Forthlin Road and the Dungeon Lane neighborhood.

  • The Boys of Dungeon Lane is set for release this spring.
  • The lead single 'Days We Left Behind' debuted on March 30, 2026.
  • McCartney will perform 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, best known as a member of the rock band The Beatles.

Andrew Watt

The Grammy-winning producer who has worked with artists like Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, and Ozzy Osbourne, and is producing McCartney's new album.

Nancy Shevell

McCartney's wife, with whom he has drawn inspiration for some of the more personal material on the new 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 will perform intimate live shows in Los Angeles in the coming weeks to promote the new album.

The takeaway

At 83 years old, Paul McCartney continues to draw from his storied past to create deeply personal and reflective new music that resonates with fans. The Boys of Dungeon Lane promises to offer a rare, introspective look into the legendary musician's formative years and creative inspirations.