Allison Russell Sets July Release for Third Album

Allison Russell has started her next chapter with a date, a title, and a new song that signals where she plans to go next.

The singer-songwriter and actress announced her third solo album, In the Hour of Chaos, which is set to arrive July 10. The record marks her first solo album in three years, giving fans a clear timeline for a return that has been building through anticipation rather than constant release-cycle noise.

The first preview landed alongside the announcement. Russell released “Cold April,” a lead single that brings in Kara Jackson, Denitia, and the Explore! Pop Choir, a kids’ chorus. That lineup suggests a song built on contrast and community, with Russell placing her voice inside a larger ensemble rather than isolating it at the center.

With one announcement, Russell turned a long wait into a defined return — album on July 10, first single out now, and a broader cast of voices in the mix.

Even with limited details so far, the shape of the release stands out. Russell framed the project with a title that carries tension and weight, then introduced it with a collaborative single instead of a solitary statement piece. Reports indicate the early emphasis falls on texture, voices, and shared feeling — a choice that may define how the full album lands when it arrives.

What happens next matters because album campaigns now live or die on momentum, and Russell has given herself a strong opening move. More music, track details, or performance plans could follow as July 10 approaches. For listeners, the bigger question is how In the Hour of Chaos will build from “Cold April” and whether this three-year gap has sharpened Russell’s next act into something even more expansive.