Forever Howlong

Forever Howlong is the third studio album by the British rock band Black Country, New Road, released on 4 April 2025 via Ninja Tune. It is their first studio album after the departure of lead vocalist Isaac Wood, with vocal and principal songwriting duties being taken over by members Tyler Hyde, Georgia Ellery, and May Kershaw. It serves as a follow-up to their critically acclaimed second album, Ants from Up There (2022).

Work on the album began without a clear direction before the band settled on a more cohesive sound. The album was produced by James Ford and saw band members experimenting with new instruments, such as recorders.

The opening track "Besties" was released as a lead single in promotion of the album, followed by "Happy Birthday", and finally "For the Cold Country" before its release. The album was teased with a series of billboards. The album was released to critical acclaim, with critics describing the album as more accessible and uplifting in contrast to their previous albums. A tour in support of the album began on 7 April, and is scheduled to conclude on 4 March 2026.