Auburn with Liz Lenten Releases New Album 'Behind The Scenes'

The album features 32 collaborators from around the world, exploring everyday life through diverse musical styles.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Liz Lenten (BEM) and her band Auburn are set to release their new album 'Behind The Scenes' on Friday, March 27, 2026. The album was recorded across the U.S., U.K., and Brazil, with 32 different collaborators bringing their own perspectives, sounds, and experiences to the project. The result is a diverse collection of songs spanning rootsy Americana to soulful pop, all centered around themes of relationships, friendships, and the human experience.

Why it matters

Auburn's 'Behind The Scenes' album represents a creative collaboration across borders, with artists from around the world coming together to explore universal themes of connection and everyday life through a range of musical styles. In an era of increasing isolation, the album aims to bring people together through shared experiences and honest conversations.

The details

The album features 12 tracks, including the lead single 'Perfect Imperfections' co-written by Liz Lenten, Michael Garvin, and Sharon Vaughn. The song was produced by Thomm Jutz and Finn Goodwin Bain and recorded in Nashville and Lincolnshire. Other notable collaborators include Mo Pleasure, Martin Sutton, Cat Aimi, and the London Strings.

  • Auburn's new album 'Behind The Scenes' will be released on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • The lead single 'Perfect Imperfections' was released on January 23, 2026.

The players

Liz Lenten

A musician who has worked in various roles in the music industry for over 30 years, including managing folk hero Martin Carthy (MBE) and previously other artists like Eliza Carthy (MBE), Shane MacGowan, and Galia Arad. She has been touring, writing, recording, and performing since she was 16 and restarted her band Auburn in 2012.

Auburn

Liz Lenten's band, which has recorded 4 albums to critical acclaim, gaining great reviews, extensive airplay worldwide, and selling over 10,000 units. They tour regularly with the 'Auburn Acoustic' lineup.

Thomm Jutz

A Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with artists like Nanci Griffith and Mary Gauthier. He produced Auburn's new album 'Behind The Scenes'.

Michael Garvin

A songwriter who has written songs for artists like Jennifer Lopez and George Benson. He co-wrote the lead single 'Perfect Imperfections' with Liz Lenten and Sharon Vaughn.

Sharon Vaughn

A songwriter who has written songs for artists like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. She co-wrote the lead single 'Perfect Imperfections' with Liz Lenten and Michael Garvin.

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What they’re saying

“After lockdown, and all that isolation and distance…Behind the Scenes grew from a desire to connect. Working with writers, vocalists, musicians, and producers from around the world, each song came from shared ideas and honest conversations.”

— Liz Lenten

“Perfect Imperfections is a love song about how our affections deepen through vulnerability and humour; not in spite of our imperfections, but because of them.”

— Liz Lenten

What’s next

Auburn will be performing a live album launch show at The Green Note in Camden, London on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

Auburn's 'Behind The Scenes' album showcases the power of global collaboration, as artists from around the world come together to explore universal themes of human connection through a diverse range of musical styles. The album's emphasis on vulnerability, humor, and shared experiences reflects a desire to bring people together during a time of increased isolation.