2026 is already shaping up to be another whirlwind year for Cassia, but this time with a new sound and a deeper sense of introspection. Following their first global tour, the band returned to their studio, a space that allowed them to slow down, refocus, and rediscover the joy of making music, after the rush of tour. As the band put it, “It was a natural progression really, we don’t think too much, we just follow our nose when making music. Looking back, we’re always just trying to push what we’re doing further in the hope of not repeating ourselves.”
That evolution has been fuelled by the past few years on the road. “You naturally get inspired by new things in life as you have new experiences,” they explain. “The amount of travelling to new places whilst on tour filled our cups with a whole new sounding board of inspirations whirring around in the back of our heads.” The result is a noticeable rhythmic shift: “we’ve got quite obsessed with drums and the way they feel, and building melodies around grooves that feel fresh to us.”
Looking ahead, Cassia show no signs of slowing as they enter 2026. The year kicks off with the release of their first single of the year, “lovedrunk.” Defined by synth-driven melodies and oozing serotonin, the track captures the dizzying rush of falling for someone new and the excitement of what’s to come. It also sets the tone for what lies ahead: a sonic shift built on globally influenced rhythm and percussion, paired with lyrics that dig deeper emotionally, while retaining the sun-soaked escapism that first earned Cassia their devoted following.