Magnus Ferrell has teamed up with rising pop star Kylie Cantrall for a brand-new version of his breakout hit "Asleep Talking", released on Friday, October 2, 2026. The fresh take on the track features a brand-new verse and additional vocals from Cantrall, per Just Jared (October 3, 2026).
Image: Official single artwork (Magnus Ferrell).
Key Facts
All facts below are via Just Jared (October 3, 2026), unless otherwise noted.
Song: Asleep Talking (new version)
Artists: Magnus Ferrell with Kylie Cantrall
Release: October 2, 2026
EP: Groove Therapy — 7 tracks (Visva Records/Republic Records), released ~September 25, 2026 (per That Eric Alper, September 25, 2026)
Tour: Opening for the Jonas Brothers — "Burning Up Tour All Over Again"
The Viral Rise
"Asleep Talking" first released earlier in 2026, but it truly exploded after his father Will Ferrell played a snippet of the song on Michelle Obama's IMO podcast. The moment sent fans rushing to Ferrell's profiles: his Instagram following jumped 500 percent, while the track's daily streams climbed by 2,700 percent. The momentum carried the song onto the Billboard charts, making it his first Billboard-charting track when it debuted at No. 24 on the Digital Song Sales chart in July 2026.
Background: Ferrell, 22, is a Los Angeles-born singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist (per his Blue Note bio) who has taken piano lessons since the age of five and trained in jazz.
Groove Therapy & Tour
Ferrell said of the EP: "Groove Therapy is my favorite collection of songs I've ever made. I had so much fun making it, and I hope people have just as much fun listening to it."
He is now on the road opening for the Jonas Brothers on their "Burning Up Tour All Over Again."
Listen above: the official audio of "Asleep Talking" by Magnus Ferrell - Topic. No official video of the new Kylie Cantrall version has been confirmed yet.
FAQs
Who is Magnus Ferrell?
He is a 22-year-old Los Angeles-born singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose 2026 breakout single "Asleep Talking" became his first Billboard-charting track.
When did the new version drop?
October 2, 2026 — the new version adds a brand-new verse and additional vocals from Kylie Cantrall.
What is Groove Therapy?
It is Magnus Ferrell's 7-track debut EP, released in late September 2026 via Visva Records/Republic Records.
Who is Kylie Cantrall?
A rising pop star who contributes a new verse and additional vocals to the new version of "Asleep Talking."
Want to sing along? Find the Asleep Talking lyrics right here on LatestLyrics.
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