Neil Young, Second Song album arrives in September
Published on 09/03/2026 at 08:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Neil Young returns with new studio work in 2026. According to a Pitchfork report, his album Second Song with The Chrome Hearts is due on September 18, 2026 via Reprise Records.
Second Song release details
Pitchfork describes Second Song as a seven-track LP that mixes five new songs with two unreleased pieces from the 1960s, all written by Young himself.Pitchfork announcement
The Blues Magazine, a UK-based blues and rock outlet, confirms the release date of September 18, 2026 and notes that the album will be issued on vinyl, CD, standard digital and a hi-res digital edition through Neil Young Archives.The Blues Magazine album details
Album and work depth
The Blues Magazine outlines the track list for Second Song: The Foggy Edge Of Time, Day After Day, Earth Girl, Second Song, Casting Me Away From You, Soon I Might Be Going and I'll Love You Forever.
This article notes that five songs are previously unreleased compositions, while Casting Me Away From You and I'll Love You Forever appear in new versions, which positions the album as both archival and forward-looking.
More news and background on Neil Young
For additional reporting on Neil Young’s recent albums, live releases and tour developments, the internal archive offers further English-language coverage.
How the work sounds
The Blues Magazine characterizes Second Song as a semi-acoustic album recorded at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, produced by Lou Adler together with The Volume Dealers, the production team of Neil Young and Niko Bolas.
That production pairing continues the sonic approach heard on As Time Explodes, the live album released on April 18, 2026 for Record Store Day and on CD and digital formats on May 29, 2026, also under the Reprise umbrella.Warner Records live album listing
Where Neil Young stands now
Neil Young is scheduled to release Second Song on September 18, 2026; beyond that, his next confirmed live date is a co-headline show with Willie Nelson & Family at TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann in Philadelphia on September 24, 2026.
Neil Young at a glance
- Act: Neil Young
- Genre: Rock, folk rock
- Origin: Toronto, Canada
- Active: since 1960s
- Lineup: Solo; current band project Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts
- Label: Reprise Records
- Key works: After the Gold Rush (1970), Harvest (1972), Rust Never Sleeps (1979), Talkin To The Trees (2025)
- Current album/single: Second Song, release date September 18, 2026
- Charts / certifications: No current German chart or certification data verified for 2026 releases
- Next live date: September 24, 2026, Philadelphia, TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann
Frequently asked questions about Neil Young
When will Neil Young’s album Second Song be released?
Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts will release Second Song on September 18, 2026 via Reprise Records, in vinyl, CD, digital and hi-res digital formats.
Who produced Neil Young’s Second Song album?
The album was produced by Lou Adler together with The Volume Dealers, the production team of Neil Young and Niko Bolas, at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California.
What is Neil Young’s next confirmed concert date in 2026?
Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts are billed for a co-headlining show with Willie Nelson & Family at TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann in Philadelphia on September 24, 2026.
