Cassia

2026 is already shaping up to be another whirlwind year for Cassia, but this time with a new sound and a deeper sense of introspection. Following their first global tour, the band returned to their studio, a space that allowed them to slow down, refocus, and rediscover the joy of making music, after the rush of tour. As the band put it, “It was a natural progression really, we don’t think too much, we just follow our nose when making music. Looking back, we’re always just trying to push what we’re doing further in the hope of not repeating ourselves.”

That evolution has been fuelled by the past few years on the road. “You naturally get inspired by new things in life as you have new experiences,” they explain. “The amount of travelling to new places whilst on tour filled our cups with a whole new sounding board of inspirations whirring around in the back of our heads.” The result is a noticeable rhythmic shift: “we’ve got quite obsessed with drums and the way they feel, and building melodies around grooves that feel fresh to us.”

Looking ahead, Cassia show no signs of slowing as they enter 2026. The year kicks off with the release of their first single of the year, “lovedrunk.” Defined by synth-driven melodies and oozing serotonin, the track captures the dizzying rush of falling for someone new and the excitement of what’s to come. It also sets the tone for what lies ahead: a sonic shift built on globally influenced rhythm and percussion, paired with lyrics that dig deeper emotionally, while retaining the sun-soaked escapism that first earned Cassia their devoted following. As the band note, “Our voice will always have a slightly melancholic, introspective feeling to it, we love marrying that with grooves you can get lost in and feel uplifting. That balance will always be a mainstay, but we’re constantly pushing what that can be.”

Beyond the music, 2026 will also see Cassia expand their creative universe visually. “We’re really excited to get stuck into building a deep visual world around this music,” they say. “One that extends the creativity we feel in the songs, we want to create cool experiences and moments for the people who listen to us.” The band are also taking more control than ever before, mixing the album themselves to bring it closer to their original vision.

The momentum isn’t limited to new releases. Live, Cassia have already confirmed appearances at Sziget and The Neighbourhood Weekender,a return to the stage that the band are most excited about. “Getting back to playing music on tour again and releasing these new songs is what we’re most hyped for,” they add. “We think they’re some of our best yet.”

This next chapter builds on a breakthrough period in 2025, which saw Cassia complete their first global tour across the UK, Europe, the US, and Mexico, selling out their biggest headline shows to date including London’s HERE at Outernet and New Century Hall in Manchester. Along the way, they headlined Rolling Stone’s SXSW London showcase and supported Ocean Alley at Alexandra Palace, cementing their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting live bands.

Critical acclaim has always followed Cassia, they have earned multiple Hottest Records on BBC Radio 1, recorded new Maida Vale sessions, and received continued support from BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio X, and stations across Europe and Mexico. Their latest album landed major Spotify playlist covers and praise from Rolling Stone US, The Independent, CLASH, Wonderland, Notion, Earmilk, and Ones To Watch, while a national TV appearance on ZDF MOMA.

With fresh influences, and a clear creative vision, the momentum shows no sign of slowing, and 2026 is set to be Cassia’s biggest year yet.