<p>The Bobby Lees have revealed <i>New Self,</i> announcing the album and debuting new music with its title track. The Woodstock, New York punk trio&apos;s fourth LP arrives June 12, 2026, as their first full-length for <a href="https://www.epitaph.com/news/article/the-bobby-lees-sign-to-epitaph-records-share-liberating-new-single-napoleon">Epitaph Records</a> and their first album since a 2023 indefinite hiatus. The timing matters because it turns a quiet gap into a concrete return with one song, one date, and one clear statement for fans.</p><p><strong>The pause that made the news hit harder</strong></p><p>The Bobby Lees stepped away, saying the economics of being a touring band had turned punishing. Singer-guitarist Sam Quartin explained they had "hit a ceiling," funding their own records and then "barely breaking even on tour," until the grind stopped adding up.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>That single word, indefinite, hung in the air. A group built on sweat, small rooms, and relentless miles suddenly went quiet, and for fans, silence felt less like rest and more like a real risk. In Woodstock, where scenes are tight and memories stick, the absence made the stakes feel personal.<br><br>"New Self" answers without hedging. It arrives with a firm release date and a track that refuses to fade into the background. The song becomes the first proof of motion, again, giving the hiatus story a next chapter that listeners can hear right now.</p><p><strong>A title track built like a confession</strong></p><p>Quartin has been unusually direct about how he wants the title track to feel. He calls it "a diary entry that I&apos;m letting strangers read," admitting it&apos;s "kinda weird to share, but fuck it." It is the kind of line that makes the song&apos;s title land harder, framing the track as a confession rather than a costume.<br><br>The band also gave the sound a clear compass. Quartin said they were listening to late &apos;90s hip-hop and nu metal while writing, and they brought that reference to producer Dave Sardy, asking for that "kinda feel." The guitars still bite, but the groove carries more weight, and the rhythm does more of the storytelling.<br><br>There was also a practical shift behind the scenes. After the hiatus announcement, actor Jason Momoa contacted the band and offered to help fund the album. Quartin called it "such a gift," saying it made the recording process "a lot lighter." That support helped turn the comeback from an idea into a finished release people can actually press play on.</p><p><strong>What this new music sets in motion</strong></p><p>Put together, the rollout keeps its message simple. New Self is happening. The album comes out on June 12 on Epitaph. The title track is already out as proof of life, making it something listeners can hear right away. After the hiatus, the return reads as practical and direct, with the song doing the convincing.<br><br>For listeners, the takeaway is just as clear. "New Self" is a new music debut that makes the album feel immediate. With the title track out now and a release date set, The Bobby Lees&apos; return is no longer a question. The rollout is already in motion.</p>