Neil Young - Second Song set for September 2026 release
Published on 09/02/2026 at 16:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Neil Young is preparing to release his new studio album Second Song with The Chrome Hearts on September 18, 2026 via Reprise Records, extending one of the most productive phases of his career. The date and formats have been detailed by Reprise-linked announcements and music press reports in August 2026, highlighting a worldwide rollout on vinyl, CD and digital platforms.
Second Song arrives in September 2026
According to a recent Reprise-aligned announcement summarized by The Blues Magazine, Second Song by Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts is scheduled for release on September 18, 2026 on Reprise Records, with vinyl, CD and digital formats, plus a hi-res digital edition via Neil Young Archives.
The Blues Magazine also notes that Second Song is the band’s second studio album after Talkin to the Trees and their third album overall, following the live release As Time Explodes, which arrived in spring 2026 and documented performances from the Love Earth Tour 2025 across Europe and North America. This positions Second Song as a continuation of Young’s current band project rather than a one-off collaboration.
German charts embrace the Chrome Hearts era
Germany has played a notable role in this recent run. The Official German Charts list several Neil Young titles entering the album rankings in 2024 and 2025, including Oceanside Countryside, Coastal: The Soundtrack and Talkin to the Trees, with Talkin to the Trees by Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts debuting in June 2025 and peaking at No. 9 on the German album chart.
These chart entries underline how strongly Young’s archival and new projects resonate with listeners in Germany, where multiple releases have entered the Top 50 of the Offizielle Deutsche Charts within a single year. Compared with his earlier catalog, which tended to reappear only occasionally, this dense sequence of recent German chart positions signals renewed attention to his current work.
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Where the act stands in 2026
After canceling his previously announced Love Earth European tour dates with The Chrome Hearts for summer 2026, Neil Young currently has no confirmed German concerts; his next announced appearance is a set with The Chrome Hearts at the Farm Aid benefit in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on September 26, 2026.
The musical core of Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts
Neil Young’s current work with The Chrome Hearts builds on his long history in rock and folk rock, blending electric guitar workouts with country-tinged ballads and environmentally themed lyrics. Recent albums like Oceanside Countryside and Talkin to the Trees connect archival material and new compositions, while the live album As Time Explodes captures classic songs such as Harvest Moon alongside newer tracks.
Neil Young at a glance
- Act: Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts
- Genre: Rock, folk rock, country rock
- Origin: Toronto, Canada
- Active: since 1960s
- Lineup: Neil Young (vocals, guitar), with The Chrome Hearts as his current backing band
- Label: Reprise Records
- Key works: Harvest (1972), Rust Never Sleeps (1979), Oceanside Countryside (2025), Talkin to the Trees (2025)
- Current album/single: Second Song, release scheduled for September 18, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Talkin to the Trees by Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts entered the German album chart in June 2025 and reached a peak position of No. 9.
- Next live date: September 26, 2026 – Virginia Beach, Virginia, Farm Aid benefit (announced appearance with The Chrome Hearts)
Frequently asked questions about Neil Young
When will Neil Young release the album Second Song?
Neil Young plans to release the album Second Song with The Chrome Hearts on September 18, 2026 via Reprise Records, in vinyl, CD, digital and hi-res formats.
How has Neil Young performed on the German charts recently?
In 2025 several Neil Young titles entered the Offizielle Deutsche Charts, including Oceanside Countryside and Coastal: The Soundtrack, while Talkin to the Trees by Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts reached No. 9 on the German album chart.
What is Neil Young’s next confirmed concert date?
Neil Young’s next officially announced live appearance is a performance with The Chrome Hearts at the Farm Aid benefit in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on September 26, 2026, following the cancellation of his planned European tour dates for that summer.
