Secret Love Lyrics & Tracklist – Dry Cleaning

Album Information

Secret Love is the third studio album by the English post-punk band Dry Cleaning, scheduled for release on January 9, 2026 through the 4AD label. Recorded in various studios including Black Box in the Loire Valley and produced by Cate Le Bon, the album marks a creative evolution from their earlier work. It follows the band’s 2022 release, Stumpwork, and represents their first full-length project since that record.

The line-up on the album features Florence Shaw (vocals and lyrics), Tom Dowse (guitar), Nick Buxton (drums) and Lewis Maynard (bass). The recording sessions were spread across multiple locations, allowing the group to explore diverse influences and expand their musical palette while maintaining Dry Cleaning’s distinctive voice and textual depth.

Musical Style and Themes

Musically, Secret Love continues Dry Cleaning’s engagement with post-punk frameworks but broadens its scope, incorporating elements from early punk paranoia, machine-funk textures and more atmospheric soundscapes. Shaw’s characteristic spoken-word vocal delivery remains central, weaving deadpan narratives that balance surreal imagery with moments of introspection and social observation. The production under Cate Le Bon gives the album a layered, textured quality that juxtaposes taut instrumental interplay with lyrical ambiguity and emotional resonance.

Thematically, the album touches on subjects ranging from personal isolation and hyper-focus to critiques of information culture and trust. Tracks released ahead of the album, such as “Hit My Head All Day” and “Let Me Grow and You’ll See The Fruit,” suggest an interest in confessional and reflective writing, capturing internal contradictions and the interplay between the self and external pressures.

Release and Availability

Secret Love will be released on January 9, 2026, and will be available across multiple formats including digital streaming, CD, vinyl and cassette. The announcement cycle has been accompanied by the release of several singles, offering early insight into the album’s direction. The record’s rollout positions it within the broader context of Dry Cleaning’s catalogue, underscoring their continued relevance in contemporary alternative music.