Susanna Hoffs Announces The Lost Record, Previously Unreleased Album Recorded 25 Years Ago

Susanna Hoffs has been steadily releasing new music in recent years, most recently the covers albums Bright Lights and The Deep End. Her music-biz novel This Bird Has Flown is also being adapted into a movie. For her next project, the Bangles singer has unearthed some recordings that sat unreleased for a quarter of a century.

Hoffs recorded the tracks that became The Lost Record in her garage in 1999. The garage angle is an important one to Hoffs: “I love garage rock, many of my favorite songs were written in them, and I lived in garages during the 80s.” She wrote the songs with friends including Bill Bottrell and Go-Go’s members Charlotte Caffey and Jane Wiedlin and produced the album with Dan Schwartz. She previously shared a cover of Shawn Colvin’s “I Don’t Know Why,” which serves as The Lost Record?tag=gum00-20 closing track. Today she releases the opener, “Under A Cloud,” which was later recorded by the Bangles. Hear both tracks below.

In an exciting revelation for music fans, Susanna Hoffs, the beloved frontwoman of The Bangles, has announced the release of *The Lost Record*, a previously unreleased album recorded two and a half decades ago. Hoffs shared the news via social media, expressing her enthusiasm about the long-shelved project finally seeing the light of day.

Originally recorded in the late ’90s, the album captures Hoffs’ signature sound—melding melodic pop with introspective lyrics. Despite its initial postponement, the music has retained its charm and relevance, showcasing Hoffs’ timeless artistry. “I’m thrilled to share this music that has been a part of my life for so long,” Hoffs stated. “It’s like rediscovering a piece of my own history.”

Fans can expect a blend of heartfelt ballads and catchy tunes that reflect Hoffs’ unique style, reminiscent of her work with The Bangles while also pushing creative boundaries. The album is set to drop next month, and Hoffs will celebrate its release with a special virtual performance, giving fans a chance to experience the magic behind the music. This long-awaited project promises to reignite the passion of longtime fans and attract new listeners alike.