Syd has returned to announce a new album, Beard , due out on July 17th via Free Lunch/Warner Records. She’s also shared the LP’s lead single, “Callin’,” featuring Blu june.

Beard is Syd’s third solo album and her first effort in four years; her previous album, 2022’s Broken Hearts Club , followed her 2017 debut Fin . The new LP was co-produced by Syd and features contributions from Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, Rodney Jerkins, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt, Blu June, and Jordan Ward

“This is a coming of age album for me,” Syd said in a press release. “It’s a snapshot of what my life looks like right now.” The Internet singer revealed that the album’s title was inspired by the peach fuzz on her upper lip.…