Thundercat Announces Album Distracted for April 2026

Thundercat, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based bassist and producer, announced his fifth studio album, Distracted, set for release on April 3, 2026, via Brainfeeder. The project marks his return to solo work after six years, following the 2020 album It Is What It Is, and coincides with the lead single "I Did This to Myself," featuring Lil Yachty, which debuted today.

Produced primarily by Greg Kurstin, known for collaborations with artists including Adele and Paul McCartney, Distracted also includes contributions from Flying Lotus, Kenneth Blume, and the Lemon Twigs. The album features a roster of prominent guests, such as A$AP Rocky, Tame Impala, Channel Tres, WILLOW, and a previously unreleased track with the late Mac Miller. Lil Yachty's appearance on the lead single highlights the project's blend of genres, from R&B and soul to psychedelic elements.

"I Did This to Myself," produced by Flying Lotus, opens with a groovy bassline characteristic of Thundercat's style. The track explores themes of romantic frustration in the digital age, with lyrics addressing the challenges of gaining attention amid modern distractions. Lines include Thundercat singing, "Got me looking like a fool...