The Los Angeles-based R&B trio returns with their most personal project yet, exploring grief, healing and growth ahead of their February 2026 album release.

The Los Angeles-based R&B trio returns with their most personal project yet, exploring grief, healing and growth ahead of their February 2026 album release.

The Los Angeles-based R&B trio Moonchild has announced their highly anticipated sixth studio album Waves, set for release on February 20, 2026. The group, made up of Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk, shared the news on Instagram, revealing the project just days after dropping their second single, “Ride The Wave.”

“Our 6th album ‘Waves’ is coming out 2/20! Waves is about grief, healing, and growth. It’s about finding strength, resilience, self-worth, and community through challenges. It’s a vulnerable and personal continuation of our sound and path as a band. We can’t wait to share it with you,” the group wrote in the caption.

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The upcoming record will be the trio’s first full-length release since 2022’s Starfruit, which was praised for its dreamy blend of R&B, jazz, and soul influences. Known for their silky production and signature horn arrangements, Moonchild has steadily built a devoted following by crafting music that feels both intimate and sonically rich.

Their latest single, “Ride The Wave,” gives fans a taste of what’s to come. The song features R&B artist Astyn Turr, whose warm vocal tone blends seamlessly with Navran’s delicate, breathy delivery. The result is a soothing and reflective track that carries the band’s signature calm yet emotionally grounded energy. Built around soft percussion, subtle brass textures, and layered harmonies, the song feels like an invitation to slow down and breathe. Its message about acceptance, endurance, and riding life’s unpredictable tides perfectly captures the emotional landscape Moonchild says inspired Waves.

Before “Ride The Wave,” the band released the album’s first single, “Not Sorry,” on October 10. The track features acclaimed rapper Rapsody and soul icon Jill Scott, blending poetic confidence with groove-driven rhythm. It set the tone for Waves as a project rooted in empowerment and reflection, balancing lyrical vulnerability with the trio’s trademark musical sophistication.

Moonchild has long been celebrated for their distinct approach to production. Formed in 2011, the trio met while studying at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, bonding over a shared love of soul, jazz and experimental beat-making. Instead of outsourcing their music, they chose to keep everything in-house writing, producing, mixing, and even performing their own horn arrangements. This creative independence shaped their recognizable sound: lush yet minimal, intimate yet expansive.

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Their earlier projects, including Be Free (2012), Please Rewind (2015), and Little Ghost (2019), cemented Moonchild as one of the most respected acts in the alternative R&B space. Each album expanded on their sound while keeping their hallmark warmth and authenticity intact. With Starfruit (2022), they began weaving in more collaborations, bringing fresh textures and voices into their sonic palette while maintaining their signature balance of groove and grace.

Beyond the studio, Moonchild’s live performances have become a major draw for fans around the world. Their chemistry onstage reflects years of friendship and musical synchronicity, often creating an atmosphere that feels both improvisational and deeply intentional. South African fans, in particular, have a special connection to the group Moonchild’s performances at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in 2019 and 2024 left lasting impressions for their smooth transitions, mellow energy, and engaging musicianship.

As they gear up for Waves, the trio seems intent on deepening the personal and emotional layers of their sound. While their past work has explored love, self-discovery, and creative freedom, Waves promises to move into more introspective territory a meditation on loss, growth, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward.

Moonchild’s ability to merge heartfelt lyricism with meticulous musical craft has earned them a loyal global audience, and Waves looks set to reinforce why they remain one of the most respected voices in alternative R&B. The combination of “Not Sorry” and “Ride The Wave” offers a preview of an album that’s not only musically refined but also emotionally resonant the sound of a band evolving while staying true to its roots.

With their sixth album on the horizon, Moonchild is once again proving that the most powerful art often comes from the quietest, most honest places. And as Waves approaches, the trio invites listeners to do exactly what the title suggests: keep riding the wave.

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