ALEC BENJAMIN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE "FOLLOW ME" — FIRST NEW MUSIC SINCE "PRETENDING"

Alec Benjamin is back with new music. The singer-songwriter has released "Follow Me" — his first new single since "Pretending" arrived in 2025 — via Atlantic Records on October 9, 2026.

The release is accompanied by an official lyric video on Benjamin's official YouTube channel, giving fans a first full look at the track, which runs 2:51 (per Spotify).

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A New Single After "Pretending"

"Follow Me" marks Benjamin's first release since "Pretending" in 2025. That single followed "The Knife in My Back" (2025), and both arrived after his third studio album 12 Notes (2024) and its expanded deluxe edition 16 Notes.

Benjamin broke through with "Let Me Down Slowly" (2018), which reached the top 40 in more than 25 countries and established him as one of pop's most distinctive young storytellers.

What "Follow Me" Is About

Built around bright acoustic guitar and Benjamin's earnest, conversational vocals, "Follow Me" explores themes of surrender and trust. Benjamin describes the song as the story of someone lost in the dark who chooses to trust a mysterious guiding voice — a quiet leap of faith carried by an intimate, guitar-led arrangement.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official lyric video for "Follow Me" below:

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Alec Benjamin release "Follow Me"?

"Follow Me" was released on October 9, 2026, via Atlantic Records, alongside an official lyric video on Benjamin's official YouTube channel.

Is "Follow Me" part of an album?

For now, "Follow Me" has been released as a standalone single. Benjamin has not announced whether it will appear on a future album.

What is "Follow Me" about?

The song explores surrender and trust. Benjamin describes it as the story of someone lost in the dark who chooses to trust a mysterious guiding voice, set against bright acoustic guitar and his signature conversational vocals.

What was Alec Benjamin's last release before "Follow Me"?

His previous release was "Pretending" (2025), which followed "The Knife in My Back" (2025). Both singles came after his third album 12 Notes (2024) and its deluxe edition 16 Notes.

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