Toadies Announce New Album 'The Charmer'

Eighth studio effort from 'Possum Kingdom' rockers due out in May.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Toadies have announced a new album called 'The Charmer', their eighth studio effort. The album was recorded with Steve Albini at Electrical Audio studio in Chicago prior to his death in 2024 and is set for release on May 1. The band has also announced a U.S. tour in support of the new album, running from April 16 to June 17.

Why it matters

Toadies are a well-known alternative rock band, best known for their hit song 'Possum Kingdom'. The announcement of a new album and tour is significant news for their fanbase and the broader rock music community.

The details

The Charmer was recorded with acclaimed producer Steve Albini, known for his work with bands like Nirvana, The Pixies, and Shellac. Toadies frontman Vaden Lewis says the album 'has been a long time in the works' and that the band 'went back to basics for this session: all analogue, live takes, high energy'.

  • The Charmer is due for release on May 1, 2026.
  • Toadies' U.S. tour in support of the new album will run from April 16 to June 17, 2026.

The players

Toadies

An American alternative rock band best known for their hit song 'Possum Kingdom'.

Vaden Lewis

The frontman of the Toadies.

Steve Albini

A renowned record producer who worked with Toadies on their new album 'The Charmer' prior to his death in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“This album has been a long time in the works, and it's such a joy to see it come together. We went back to basics for this session: all analogue, live takes, high energy.”

— Vaden Lewis, Frontman (wirx.com)

What’s next

Tickets for Toadies' U.S. tour in support of 'The Charmer' will go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

Toadies' announcement of a new album and tour is an exciting development for their loyal fanbase and the broader rock music scene. The band's return to a more raw, analog recording approach with producer Steve Albini suggests they may be aiming to recapture the energy and grit of their earlier work.