Gracie Abrams announces new single "Hit the Wall," out May 14, with fiery artwork and hints at her third studio album, DFH.
- May 3, 2026
AceShowbiz - Gracie Abrams has announced the upcoming release of her latest single, "Hit the Wall," set to debut on Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The singer-songwriter shared the news via social media at the start of the weekend, generating excitement among fans eager for new music.
On Friday, May 1, Gracie Abrams posted on Instagram, revealing the song's title and release timing. She wrote, "'Hit the Wall,' my new song is out everywhere on May 14th at 5pm PST. I love it with everything I have. - DFH." The post included single artwork featuring the artist standing before roaring flames, with Abrams depicted mostly as a shadowy silhouette obscured by the intense fire imagery.
The acronym "DFH" mentioned in her message is widely believed to represent the title of Abrams' forthcoming third full-length studio album. This would follow her debut album Good Riddance, released in 2023 on Interscope, and her sophomore album The Secret of Us from 2024. Notably, Gracie Abrams achieved her first top 10 Billboard 200 albums chart position with The Secret of Us, which debuted at number two.
In the weeks leading up to this announcement, Abrams teased fans with a brief snippet of new music on Instagram that ended just before her vocals began. She also shared in-studio photos with producer Aaron Dessner and images of a journal decorated with "DFH" stickers, a "3" sticker, and a sticker of a witch, fueling speculation about the new project.
Last year, in a Billboard cover story, Gracie Abrams spoke about collaborating with Dessner, explaining how they find moments between busy schedules to work together. She said, "Every day that I live with the music, things start to become a little clearer. There's something we're starting to crack that is making both of us feel energized." At the time, she was touring in support of The Secret of Us on the Secret of Us Tour, which was scheduled to continue through summer 2025.
Fans can look forward to hearing "Hit the Wall" on May 14, marking the next step in Gracie Abrams' evolving music career. The fiery single art and cryptic hints suggest a powerful and intimate new chapter for the artist, who continues to build momentum with each release.
See Gracie Abrams' promotional post for "Hit the Wall" on Instagram below and stay tuned for more updates on her upcoming album.