Vanessa Carlton - Veils (2026)

"Veils" is the mesmerizing seventh studio album from singer-songwriter and pianist Vanessa Carlton. Arriving after a five-year hiatus, the record marks her most philosophical and sonically adventurous chapter yet. Produced by the legendary Dave Fridmann, Veils moves beyond the piano-pop boundaries of her early career into a realm of cinematic alt-pop and art-rock.

The album is centered around the concept of Stoicism—the idea of accepting what we cannot control. The title Veils serves as a metaphor for the layers we all wear and the personal act of choosing when to lift them. Musically, the record is characterized by Carlton’s signature gallop-chord piano style, now submerged in ethereal glazes, brass arrangements, and intricate, "progressive" song structures that reward deep, focused listening.

Tracklist
1. Animal (04:05)
2. Unknown Driver (04:15)
3. Woke up High (03:27)
4. The Mountain (03:35)
5. Great House (03:05)
6. He Was a Dancer (02:51)
7. Agony of the Flower (03:38)
8. I'm Not Dead (02:39)
9. Strawberries in Winter (03:18)
10. Veils (04:26)