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Beck Releases “Disappearing Act” Ahead of September Album

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Beck releases new single “Disappearing Act,” produced by him, blending acoustic guitar, orchestration, and atmospheric vocals.
Ride Lonesome, his 15th studio album, drops September 18, 2026 via Capitol Records.
Album reunites collaborators from Sea Change, Morning Phase and Mutations, including Smokey Hormel and Joey Waronker.
Beck’s North American tour starts September 16, 2026 in Vancouver and runs through October 31, visiting major cities.

History

Historical Context

The Beatles’ 1965 U.S. tour, highlighted by the 15 August Shea Stadium show that drew more than 55,000 fans, proved large-scale stadium concerts could be profitable and cemented Capitol Records’ role in promoting the band in America. Decades later, Capitol released Beck’s 2026 album Ride Lonesome, launching a North-American tour that echoes the Beatles’ model of major-label backing and extensive live dates.

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Story summary

Beck releases new single “Disappearing Act,” produced by him, blending acoustic guitar, orchestration, and atmospheric vocals.
Ride Lonesome, his 15th studio album, drops September 18, 2026 via Capitol Records.
Album reunites collaborators from Sea Change, Morning Phase and Mutations, including Smokey Hormel and Joey Waronker.
Beck’s North American tour starts September 16, 2026 in Vancouver and runs through October 31, visiting major cities.

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