PRESS RELEASE May 2026
Lina and the Lions – New Album - Of A Third Kind
Lina and the Lions craft cinematic alt-rock built for the quiet chaos
of becoming on their 2026 album release “OF A THIRD KIND”
A soundtrack for becoming.
Fresh off a UK-wide Comic Con tour, Lina and the Lions return with their third album, Of A Third Kind, a bold, cinematic record exploring the alien experience of personal growth and transformation.
Performing to thousands across the UK Comic Con circuit, the Sheffield-based alt-rock duo brought their electrifying live show into the heart of fandom culture, connecting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. That experience didn’t just expand their reach, it ignited a new creative chapter.
Born from that journey, Of A Third Kind is their most emotionally introspective and sonically powerful release to date. Guitar-driven, cinematic, and deeply personal, the album explores what it feels like to evolve into someone new, the strange, unsettling, and ultimately empowering process of becoming. Inspired by classic sci-fi storytelling and the retro-futuristic atmosphere of 80s and 90s cinema and television, the record draws on the sense of wonder and mystery that shaped its visual and sonic aesthetic.
“Growth is like meeting an alien, it’s overwhelming, otherworldly, but ultimately life-changing. This album is about meeting that version of yourself and stepping into the unknown.”
— Lina Lane
Featuring standout tracks like the brooding highway-rock anthem “Nearest City” and the nostalgic ache of “17 Yesterday”, the album blends fuzzed-out guitars, cinematic synths, and soaring vocals into a neon-hued evolution of the band’s signature sound. Inspired by films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T., alongside the eerie mystery of The X-Files, the album embraces a nostalgic sci-fi aesthetic that runs through both its sound and visual identity.
Lina’s unmistakable voice sits at the heart of it all, powerful yet vulnerable, delivering deeply personal storytelling through stadium-sized hooks and emotionally charged performances. Heavier guitars collide with atmospheric synths and raw vocal energy, creating a sound that balances Retrowave mysticism with 90s alt-rock grit. A sound that sits somewhere between Michael Jackson, Paramore and The 1975.
“They’re the total package: seasoned, original, and unforgettable.”
— BBC Sheffield
Of A Third Kind released Friday, May 15th 2026 delivers an 11-track journey through identity, transformation, and the surreal beauty of personal evolution.
The album is available to Order now on CD and Cassette from Lina and the Lions Official online store at:
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