On their new self-titled album for Hardly Art, Brooklyn-based duo youbet (comprised of Nick Llobet and Micah Prussack) deliver a stunning evolution of their "wizardly art-pop" sound. Due out May 1, 2026, the record marks a transformative chapter, shifting from Llobet’s solo bedroom-pop origins into an expansive, collaborative force. Co-produced by Katie Von Schleicher and Julian Fader, the album is a collection of what the band calls "three-dimensional musical sculptures"—songs that oscillate between the delicate, "Big Thief-esque" intimacy of lead single "Ground Kiss" and the heavy, concussive alt-rock energy of "See Thru." Lyrically, the record navigates the debris of long-term relationships and the rebuilding of self with a sense of "ecstatic possibility and grit." By weaving together influences ranging from Debussy to Japanese hard rock, youbet stands as a masterful display of meticulous craft and raw, emotional honesty.