Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ and Shares Uplifting Single ‘This Time For Real’

Acclaimed Australian artist Chet Faker has officially announced his long-awaited new album, A Love For Strangers, set for release on February 13, 2026. Alongside the announcement, he’s unveiled a vibrant new single, ‘This Time For Real’, marking the start of an exciting new era for the ARIA-winning singer, songwriter, and producer.

The new track sees Chet Faker—aka Nick Murphy—at his anthemic best, blending his soulful vocals and signature groove-driven production into a euphoric, self-aware anthem about growth, creativity, and renewal. Accompanied by a playful video that captures Faker cruising through New York City on a jet ski, sports car, and pedicab, the single radiates freedom and fun while hinting at the introspective journey behind his upcoming record.

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A Love For Strangers follows 2021’s Hotel Surrender and arrives after a decade of evolution since his iconic debut Built On Glass. Drawing on themes of rediscovery and self-reflection, the new album represents Faker’s return to the creative spontaneity that first defined his sound.

With This Time For Real, Chet Faker reaffirms his place as one of Australia’s most inventive and globally celebrated artists, setting the tone for what promises to be a powerful new chapter.