“Tori Sparks is an adventurer.” -Rolling Stone

The new year is off to a stellar start! January 19th marked the release of Tori’s collaboration with Italian artist Andrea Chimenti on “A Stain in the Moonlight,” the single from his new album, Del Mio Huore in Fondo - Collection Vol. 1. The full album will be out on March 6th.

And speaking of new releases: On Friday, April 17th, 2026, Tori Sparks will finally release 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 “packs” or mini-EPs of four songs each, which together form a fascinating whole. These installments or “packs” 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.

And on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, Tori and the band will present the first part of the project in a special concert at Barcelona’s Teatre de Sarrià. (Tickets are on sale now.) For a limited time, Tori is offering her fans a special discount — use the code TORI20 for 20% off of the general admission ticket price.

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.

Stay tuned for album updates — behind the scenes photos and videos will be posted on Tori’s Instagram and Facebook in the coming months. And later this year, she’ll be on the road in Italy, Austria, France, Spain, and beyond to present the new album.

Click here for more news. Or in the meantime, check out some of Tori’s live videos, below.

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

The first live video from the Roots Music Revival concert, “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 first concert after nearly a year of recovery after losing her voice completely.

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

“Wade in the Water”
El Mar Electric (2023)

Click above to watch the live video for “Wade in the Water” from El Mar Electric. Click here to watch all the El Mar Electric live videos.