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The Afghan Whigs Soft Control album release

Overview

American alternative band The Afghan Whigs began promoting their tenth studio album, ‘Soft Control’, with the release of the single ‘My Lover’ in July 2026. The single served as a preview for the upcoming album, which was recorded in various locations including Joshua Tree, New Orleans, East Hollywood, and Cincinnati.

In August 2026, the full ten-track album was released via Royal Cream/BMG. Marking forty years of the band’s career and their fourth release since reuniting in 2011, the record was produced by frontman Greg Dulli and Christopher Thorn. The album continues to blend alternative rock with soul, R&B, and funk influences, though some reviews describe a polished production incorporating elements of late 90s and early 2000s rock mixed with electronic influences.

Frontman Greg Dulli explores mature themes of relational turmoil, alienation, and mortality. Critics have noted a more vulnerable, world-weary, and serene vocal performance from Dulli, noting a shift toward a calmer, more resigned tone compared to the band’s earlier intense lyrical themes. The album includes tracks such as ‘Jungle Roux’, ‘House Of I’, ‘Loose Talk’, and the introspective ‘Duvateen’. Following the release, the band is scheduled to embark on tours in North America this fall, as well as in the UK and Europe during September and October.

Entities

The Afghan Whigs · Greg Dulli · Brittany Howard · Weezer · Rivers Cuomo

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    The Afghan Whigs release tenth studio album ‘Soft Control’

    The Afghan Whigs release their tenth album, ‘Soft Control’, celebrating 40 years of the band with a polished blend of rock and electronic influences.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    The Afghan Whigs release tenth studio album ‘Soft Control’

    The Afghan Whigs have released ‘Soft Control’, their tenth studio album, blending rock, soul, and R&B with a focus on mature, reflective themes. The band will tour North America and Europe this year.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    The Afghan Whigs release tenth studio album ‘Soft Control’

    The Afghan Whigs release ‘Soft Control’, their tenth album, blending alternative rock with soul and R&B to explore themes of maturity, loss, and relational turmoil.

  4. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    The Afghan Whigs issue new single “My Lover” ahead of Soft Control album release

    The Afghan Whigs launch the single “My Lover” ahead of their Soft Control album (21 Aug 2026) and announce a UK‑Europe tour starting 19 Sept, with North‑American dates to follow.

Sources

americanahighways.org · chosic.com · cincygroove.com · dansendeberen.be · glidemagazine.com · jenesaispop.com · krachfink.de · musikexpress.de · popmatters.com · radiowise.uk · spillmagazine.com · streetclip.de

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history