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Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announcement of A Love For Strangers, his new album out February 13, 2026 via BMG. The album emerged from a sense of personal rediscovery that offers yet more proof that Chet Faker’s extraordinary musical explorations are only just beginning. Today, he also shares his gorgeously rousing new single “This Time For Real” – a potent, irresistible reminder of his inimitable way with an earworm hook, along with announcing his headline 2026 North American tour. Presale starts November 5th at 10am locally and general on sale starts Friday, November 7th at 12pm locally. See all dates below and ticket info via https://chetfaker.com/#tour.
“This Time for Real” finds Chet Faker at his effortlessly anthemic best – and his most cheekily self-referential – as he addresses the balanced weight of expectation that comes with success as an artist. It acts as the perfect scene setter for A Love For Strangers, which sees Nick Murphy – the ARIA-winning songwriter, musician, and producer behind Chet Faker – coming full circle and returning to the sense of restless exploration that led him to make music as Chet Faker in the first place. The track comes with the cinematic video directed by Josh Wehle, featuring Chet Faker riding a jetski on the Hudson River with the iconic NYC skyline as the backdrop. Listen to “This Time For Real” via SPIN and here: https://chetfaker.lnk.to/ThisTimeForReal.
‘A LOVE FOR STRANGERS’ TRACK LISTING
01 – Over You
02 – 1000 Ways
03 – Far Side Of The Moon
04 – This Time For Real
05 – Can You Swim?
06 – Remember Me
07 – Inefficient Love
08 – Angels Dolphins 1:11
09 – The Thing About Nothing (feat. aLex vs aLex)
10 – Oh No Oh No
11 – A Level Of Light
12 – Just My Hallelujah
A LOVE FOR STRANGERS TOUR NORTH AMERICA 2026
April 30 Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
May 1 San Diego, CA – Music Box
May 3 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
May 4 Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall
May 5 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield Theatre
May 7 Seattle, WA – The Showbox
May 8 Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
May 9 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
May 11 Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
May 13 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
May 15 Austin, TX – Emo’s
May 16 Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
May 18 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
May 19 Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
May 20 Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
May 22 Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
May 24 Montreal, QC – MTELUS
May 26 Boston, MA – Big Night Live
May 27 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
May 29 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
May 30 New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
