Arlo Parks Announces New Album, *Ambiguous Desire*, and Shares Lead Single “2SIDED”
grammy-winning artist Arlo Parks is set to release her third full-length album, Ambiguous Desire, on April 3rd via Transgressive Records. The announcement comes with the release of the album’s captivating lead single, “2SIDED,” offering fans a compelling first listen into parks’ evolving sound.
A Sonic Shift and thematic depth
Following the critical acclaim of her 2021 debut, Collapsed in Sunbeams [1] – which earned her a cosign nod from Consequence of Sound and a place on their list of the best albums of 2021 [1] – and 2023’s My Soft Machine [1], Ambiguous Desire promises a new sonic landscape. The album boasts production from baird (known for his work with Brockhampton and Kevin Abstract) and demonstrates Parks’ broadened musical influences.
Parks draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists, including The Streets, Burial, LCD Soundsystem, and Theo Parrish, alongside the influential sounds of New York City’s Paradise Garage. this eclectic mix suggests an album that will be both innovative and deeply rooted in musical history.
The Heart of Desire
parks herself describes the creative process as liberating and filled with connection. “I danced more than ever as I made this record, I made more friends than ever to, found myself in the weird underbelly of New York juke nights, unleashed, laughed and laughed and laughed,” she shared in a statement. She emphasizes that Ambiguous Desire centers on the multifaceted nature of desire.
“This record has desire at its center.Desire is a life force, it’s a wanting, a yearning, a momentum — we are all alive because there is something or someone we want — desire is an engine. But it is also mysterious, tangled, random, enlightening, and HUMAN,” Parks explained, giving listeners a glimpse into the album’s emotional core.
“2SIDED” – A Taste of What’s to Come
The lead single, “2SIDED,” provides an immediate indication of the direction Parks is taking with her music. Characterized by its synth and drum machine-driven instrumentation, the track explores themes of yearning and tension. parks herself notes the song channels her “inner Kramer,” suggesting a willingness to experiment and push her creative boundaries.
“At its core,‘2SIDED’ is about yearning and tension,” Parks clarified. “It’s about being struck by a bolt of desire and building up the courage to put language to that feeling, to make it real.”
The official music video for “2SIDED” is available for viewing here. Pre-orders for Ambiguous Desire are now open here.
Key Takeaways
- Arlo Parks will release her third album, Ambiguous Desire, on April 3rd, 2026.
- The album is produced by Baird and influenced by artists like The Streets, Burial, and LCD Soundsystem.
- Ambiguous Desire explores the complexities of desire as a driving force in human life.
- The lead single, “2SIDED,” is available now and offers a preview of the album’s sound.
