“Tori Sparks is an adventurer.” -Rolling Stone

On April 17th, 2026, Tori Sparks released the first installment of her new album and new musical project, Cabinet of Curiosities.

This is the American singer, songwriter, and producer’s eighth full-length album, and her first studio recording since 2017. As you might expect from a project that has been in development for almost a decade in the mind of an artist known for breaking barriers, it's not a traditional album. Cabinet of Curiosities is a multifaceted project, divided into five parts: five volumes or mini-EPs of four songs each, which together form a fascinating whole. These five volumes will released one by one over a period of several months, starting in April.

Each pack of songs trends towards a different musical style: blues and gospel, folk, noir country, rock and soul, trip-hop and nu-jazz. Each has its own distinct character and sound. These are disparate elements connected by a common thread; when taken separately, each one is its own small universe. The album contains a total of 21 new, original songs. The recordings feature collaborations with Francisco Guisado “El Rubio” (guitar), Ramon Vagué (bass), Carlos López (drums), and special guest artists, including gospel singers from the world-renowned Tennessee Mass Choir from Memphis, acclaimed soul singer Nuri Thunder from the band BigBlack Rhino, and violinist Fats Kaplin, who has collaborated with Jack White, Beck, Elvis Costello, John Prine, and many others.

Rave reviews have been pouring in of Vol. I, as well as of Tori and the band’s official album launch concert at the Teatre de Sarrià in Barcelona. Music magazine Ruta66 says: “Sparks, one of the most versatile artists on the scene today, demonstrates yet again how her talent and interpretive strength allow her to master diverse musical styles, bringing them into her own territory and building incredible albums.” Rockdelux calls the Cabinet of Curiosities album project “ambitious and unorthodox, music that mixes sounds with sensations.” And Dirty Rock said of the concert: “The songs from Vol. I sounded even bigger live than on streaming platforms. There's something about the way Sparks works within the space… those calculated silences, those guitars that come in at just the right moment… her voice has not only come back, but sounds with a new maturity, transformed each song into something more than music alone."

Cabinet of Curiosities, Vol. II is coming on Friday, May 15th. Stay tuned for album updates — behind the scenes photos and videos will be posted on Tori’s Instagram and Facebook in the coming months. She’ll be on the road in Italy, Austria, France, Spain, and beyond to present the new album.

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Why “Cabinet of Curiosities”? 

The album title was inspired by the collections of natural specimens that were popular in Renaissance Europe, and that bore the same name. These collections of strange, absurd, mysterious, beautiful, unique specimens were meant to provoke wonder and curiosity. It was how people hundreds of years ago tried to explain the natural world, and life in general: by constructing a miniature representation of it. 

This is the concept behind the idea of a traditional cabinet of curiosities, and also behind Tori Sparks' ambitious new musical project. Cabinet of Curiosities is a collection of songs for our times, that reflect the complicated world around us: the fractured era in which we live, with all the good and bad, the light and the darkness. The lyrics explore themes such as societal expectations, religion, family, technology, depression, death, politics, the fight for justice and against fascism, family, love and heartbreak; in short, everything that shapes our complicated, painful, beautiful lives.

“Reckoning”
Official Music Video (2026)

“Reckoning” is the first single from the album Cabinet of Curiosities (Glass Mountain Records, 2026). Visuals by Biota Studios.

This song and this video are dedicated to everyone, everywhere, who stands up to injustice in general, and authoritarianism specifically. You are not alone. Keep on.

What Does the Press Say About Tori Sparks?

"Tori Sparks is a courageous woman... Her new album is in keeping with the tendency to push the envelope that has continually marked the career of this particular artist... she's an adventurer.” 
–Rolling Stone (Spain)

“Her emotion is genuine and affecting, the guitar is superlative, and the arrangements are daring... there’s something vital and ambitious about [her] album. Intriguing, impassioned.” 
–Songlines

“The talented Tori Sparks... is a knock-out!"
–The Village Voice

"It is definitely worth paying attention to the evolution of Tori Sparks… She is daring, and forges her own richly creative musical path… an artist who is both delicate and wild.“
—El Periodico

"In these times of uncertainty and half-measures, it is a beautiful thing to come face to face to an artist who has a clear vision… This is not a live album. It's THE live album... style, grit, and pure inspiration.”
—Ruta66

“Indescribable and incredibly beautiful… The voice of Tori Sparks gets under your skin, it touches your heart. This is World Music at its very best.”
—Musik Global

“A flawless live album with a clear, rich sound... as composer and performer, [Sparks] has crafted a unique and unusual fusion.”
—La Vanguardia

“A perfect example of how diversity enriches rock and roll… this album showcases the power of her voice and her strength as a live performer. “
—El Diario Abierto

"There are dates that absolutely must be marked on the calendar, and the live recording of a Tori Sparks album is one of those dates.… displaying all her artistry and that of a band that is worth its weight in gold.”
—Popular1

“Leaving Side of Love”
Roots Music Revival (2024)

A live video from the Roots Music Revival concert at Luz de Gas, “Leaving Side of Love.” This video is a love letter to her fans: in it, Tori tells the audience ”I’ve missed you guys very much these past months.” This was her very first live show after almost year of recovery afterlosing her voice completely.