Thundercat Releases New Album 'Distracted' With Mac Miller

Thundercat Drops 'Distracted': New Album Features Mac Miller and Tame Impala

After a six-year wait, the Grammy-winning bassist returns with a star-studded fifth studio album on Brainfeeder featuring A$AP Rocky and Lil Yachty.

Marcus J. Delany

Apr 3, 2026, 9:23 AM PT · 1 min read

Thundercat — Photo: Bruce from Sydney, Australia / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

THE RUNDOWN

Thundercat released his fifth studio album, 'Distracted,' on April 3, 2026.
The album is distributed via Brainfeeder and produced primarily by Greg Kurstin.
Guest features include Lil Yachty, Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky, and WILLOW.
A posthumous contribution from the late Mac Miller is featured on the project.
This marks Thundercat's first full-length studio album release since 2020.

Grammy-winning bassist and singer Thundercat has officially ended his six-year hiatus with the release of his fifth studio album, Distracted. Released on April 3, 2026, through the Brainfeeder label, the project marks his first full-length effort since 2020's critically acclaimed It Is What It Is.

The new album boasts an impressive roster of guest artists. Fans will hear contributions from Lil Yachty, Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky, WILLOW, and Channel Tres. Notably, the project includes a posthumous appearance from the late Mac Miller, a long-time friend and frequent collaborator of the bassist.

Thundercat performing live — Photo: Vbrunophotog / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Primary production for Distracted was handled by Greg Kurstin, known for his work with Adele and Foo Fighters. Thundercat’s official website describes the new material as a "natural evolution" of his signature jazz-fusion sound. The album is now available on all major streaming platforms and through physical retailers like T-Bone’s Records & Cafe and Crash Records.