Maya Hawke announces new album, San Francisco show

The 'Stranger Things' star will release 'Maitreya Corso' and perform at The Chapel in April.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 1:28pm by Ben Kaplan

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Maya Hawke, the actress and singer-songwriter known for her role in 'Stranger Things,' has announced the release of her fourth album 'Maitreya Corso' on May 1. She also revealed plans for a U.S. tour, including a stop at The Chapel in San Francisco on April 18. The album was written and recorded with collaborators Christian Lee Hutson and Benjamin Lazar Davis, and the lead single 'Devil You Know' is out now.

Why it matters

Hawke's new album and tour mark an exciting new chapter for the multi-talented artist as she moves on from her breakout role in the hit Netflix series 'Stranger Things.' Her intimate San Francisco show will give local fans a chance to see her perform songs from the new album in a smaller, more personal setting.

The details

Hawke described the new album as exploring 'the positive and negative power of the ego' through the lens of a 'magical misfit' character she created. The album was recorded in Woodstock, N.Y., and New York City, and features contributions from several musicians. Tickets for Hawke's San Francisco show at The Chapel go on sale March 3.

  • Hawke's fourth album 'Maitreya Corso' will be released on May 1, 2026.
  • Hawke's San Francisco show at The Chapel is scheduled for April 18, 2026.
  • The album's lead single 'Devil You Know' is out now.

The players

Maya Hawke

An actress and singer-songwriter known for her role in the Netflix series 'Stranger Things.'

Christian Lee Hutson

A singer-songwriter who collaborated with Hawke on the new album.

Benjamin Lazar Davis

A multi-instrumentalist who also collaborated with Hawke on the new album.

The Chapel

A music venue in San Francisco where Hawke will perform on her upcoming tour.

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What they’re saying

“'Devil You Know' is about trying to keep ambition and greed out of the creative process. This album generally is about learning to protect the precious from the poisonous. Protect creation from pride. Protect love from control. Protect collaboration from jealousy.”

— Maya Hawke

What’s next

Tickets for Hawke's San Francisco show at The Chapel go on sale at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The takeaway

Maya Hawke's new album and tour mark an exciting new chapter for the multi-talented artist as she moves on from her breakout role in 'Stranger Things.' Her intimate San Francisco show will give local fans a chance to see her perform songs from the new album in a smaller, more personal setting.