Daughter from Hell

In an interview with People on January 7, 2026, she first spoke about her upcoming third studio album, saying that she was "beyond ready for to belong to everyone else". She said she had "never felt this way about anything" she had made before, which was "driving crazy". Regarding the anticipation surrounding the album, she said she "loved the feeling" but also felt "kind of calm" about it, instead appreciating the time she had spent with the record and the people she worked with. Starting in March 2026, Abrams regularly shared glimpses on her Instagram, including photos of herself, moments with collaborators like Aaron Dessner and Bella Blasko, and a leather-bound journal marked with the number "3" and a sticker reading "witch". Additionally, some of the stickers in her gallery featured the abbreviation "DFH". On April 20, she posted a snippet of a song playing on her phone to her Instagram. On May 1, 2026, she revealed that the lead single, "Hit the Wall," would be released on May 14 at 9 p.m. PST, sharing its accompanying artwork as well. On May 11, she revealed the album title, artwork, and release date on Instagram, announcing that it will feature 16 songs. On June 17, 2026, she revealed the album tracklist on Instagram, with art that features a black-and-white image of Abrams. The next day, "Crazy Girl" was announced as the bonus track for the Target special edition vinyl via Gracie Abrams HQ on Instagram. She previously premiered the song live during her set at BST Hyde Park 2025.