Delaney Bailey announces new album with "Far Away"

DELANEY BAILEY UNVEILS NEW ALBUM, CONCAVE, AVAILABLE JANUARY 21, 2026 VIA AWAL CHICAGO SONGWRITER PREVIEWS EXPANSIVE, OTHERWORLDLY SOPHOMORE RECORD WITH “FAR AWAY” - LISTEN MIDWEST HEADLINING TOUR BEGINS AT ICEHOUSE IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN, ON NOVEMBER 14 WITH SUPPORT FROM THIS HOUSE IS CREAKING

Photo Credit: Alexa Viscus [Download Hi-Res Photo] “Delaney Bailey’s startling whisper of a voice — which rests somewhere between lonely, parched country and indie resignation — marches on with resolve, both when she’s swooning or sensing the object of her affection might be just out of reach.”  - THE NEW YORK TIMES "On the brilliant new single 'Far Away' from Delaney Bailey, the Chicago songwriter contemplates the absurdity of self-awareness and wisdom that comes with age. “From far away, aging makes me feel sick,” she sings over a propulsive drumbeat. Her tone is wary but soft, sounding a little bit like Clairo." - STEREOGUM “Rich in ethereal harmonies and led by soft guitar riffs.”  - ONES TO WATCH “Delicate, cycling acoustic guitar melody sounds like wind chimes in the breeze.”  - CHICAGO READER “A poignant reminder that even in the depths of pain, there is always a glimmer of light to lead the way.”  - HITS DAILY DOUBLE Chicago songwriter Delaney Bailey is excited to announce her new album, Concave, available everywhere January 21, 2026, via AWAL. New single “Far Away” arrives today, previewing the expansive new record, contemplating youthful invincibility over propulsive drums and melodic riffs. “‘Far Away’ is about getting older and realizing that I know much less than I thought I did,” Bailey explains. “When I was younger, I thought that the experiences I had and the things I went through taught me enough about the world. I had learned enough about myself, I had learned enough about the way I interact with the world and my opinions on certain things. As I grow older, I’ve become much less convinced that I know anything at all.: “Although this can be scary, I tend to view my lack of knowing in a positive light. It’s nice to remind myself that there is so much left to experience. Meeting myself over and over again has become less painful as life goes on. I can’t tell if that’s because I like myself more the more I learn, or if it’s because I’ve gotten better at handling change. Probably both. That’s the good thing about your 20s, I think; change is the only consistent thing, so you learn to get used to it.” LISTEN TO “FAR AWAY” PRE-ORDER CONCAVE Last month, Bailey announced Winter 2025 tour dates with “Wake Up” an electronically tinged ballad about changing your ways and waking up from the rut you’re stuck in. Crawling with tension and atmospheric production from tinges of auto-tune, the release showcased her growing prowess as a performer and storyteller, capturing the depths of emotional lows among sonic highs. Synths trickle in around caressing vocals as Bailey pleads with herself to make a change. Earlier this summer, Bailey shared “Lion” with a stunning official music video, capturing the cinematic and immersive world in which her music inhabits. A pulsating yet slinky track that reflects growth from helplessness, the video sees Bailey fully in her power, protected by newfound independence and a hefty sword. Empowering and melodically sticky, “Lion” was the first preview of what’s to come from the sound-sculpting artist. LISTEN TO “WAKE UP” WATCH “LION”

Next month, Delaney Bailey will embark on her first headlining tour across the Midwest. Making stops in cities like Chicago, IL, and Minneapolis, MN, the tour will see Bailey bringing this year’s releases to the stage for the first time with support from Chicago’s This House is Creaking. For more information and to stay updated on upcoming dates, see below and follow Delaney Bailey on Instagram at @d.bxiley.  ★ DELANEY BAILEY LIVE ★ NOVEMBER 14 - Icehouse - Minneapolis, MN 18 - Raccoon Motel - Davenport, IA DECEMBER 2 - The Bishop - Bloomington, IN 4 - Lager House - Detroit, MI 5 - Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL