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Starting 2026 off strong, rising alt-pop singer-songwriter Ally Evenson is back with her new single, “Lucky Day,” out now via Assemble Sound/Atlantic Records. Watch the official video now below. With its blend of distorted production and breezy acoustic guitar, the infectious new single brings us one step closer to her highly anticipated sophomore album, SPEED KILLS—out everywhere on February 20.
Balancing idiosyncratic songcraft with a biting sense of humor, “Lucky Day” sees Ally turn a moment of digital vitriol into pop gold. As she puts it, “This song is about a man who called me a b*tch online. That’s all.”
Helmed by frequent collaborator Anthony Muse, the accompanying video serves as the fourth visual installment in the SPEED KILLS universe. During “Lucky Day,” a traveling theater troupe welcomes Ally into the fold, but she makes waves by catching unrequited feelings for one of the group’s female members. Pure chaos ensues as a performance of Julius Caesar goes gleefully awry.
Ally reflects on her character in the video, saying, “She’s bossy, loud, and causing chaos to the troupe, who just wants to perform their rendition of Julius Caesar. This video documents the mayhem that ensues.”
Fans will get the chance to plunge further into this world when Ally premieres the SPEED KILLS short film at Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles on February 19. In addition to the screening, the event will see Ally perform acoustically and participate in a live Q&A with Muse moderated by Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times.
“Lucky Day” follows her previous hit, “AFO,” which RANGE Magazine hailed as a “visceral, queer power trip” and arrives just as she prepares to hit the road this May supporting Sports on their US tour. Tickets are on sale HERE.
Prior, “Strawberry” quickly raised its hand as a fan-favorite. Gaining momentum on socials, the track captured the attention of outlets including The Luna Collective, which described the song as an “auditory whirlwind,” as well as Ones To Watch, which cited it as a release they “can’t get enough of.” The song even made its way to New Music Friday aficionado Joe Jonas’s November 14th playlist.
Over the course of 14 tracks, Ally’s forthcoming album sees her process the aftershocks of a breakup: the ensuing anxiety, profound sadness, newfound confidence, and ultimately, self-actualization. Co-producing with longtime collaborator and trusted musical confidant nydge, she’s in the driver’s seat on SPEED KILLS.
She sums it up best, “All of these songs are about me and my life. You’re getting who I am on SPEED KILLS. This is a study of myself.”
Named by Pigeons & Planes as one of “25 Artists to Watch in 2025,” Ally Evenson has garnered both critical acclaim and a rapidly growing fanbase with her potent alt-pop songcraft, fueled by equal parts emotional introspection and intellectual bite. Her 2024 full-length debut, BLUE SUPER LOVE, earned recognition from publications like Pitchfork, and she’s continued to hone her talents on stage, with tour runs supporting Wallice, The Japanese House, and Band of Horses, as well as touring the US and Europe as a guitarist alongside her good friend Chloe Moriondo.
Now, Ally Evenson continues her already remarkable knack for self-aware songwriting and sharp-edged reflection, paving the way for an exciting body of work to come.
SPEED KILLS in 2026!
ALLY EVENSON TOUR DATES SUPPORTING SPORTS
5/5 – Quartyard – San Diego, CA
5/6 – Roxy – Los Angeles, CA
5/8 – Catalyst (Atrium) – Santa Cruz, CA
5/9 – The Independent – San Francisco, CA
5/10 – Harlow’s – Sacramento, CA
5/12 – Tractor Tavern – Seattle, WA
5/13 – Polaris Hall – Portland, OR
5/14 – Shrine Social Club – Boise, ID
5/16 – Urban Lounge (Kilby Block Party After Party) – Salt Lake City, UT
5/17 – Bluebird – Denver, CO
5/19 – Beer City Music Hall – Oklahoma City, OK
5/21 – Club Dada (Outdoor) – Dallas, TX
5/22 – Bronze Peacock – Houston, TX
5/23 – Mohawk (Outside) – Austin, TX