Langhorne Slim: 2026

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Fans of Langhorne Slim appreciate a good story, and an even greater storyteller. When I learned that Langhorne Slim, would be releasing his 11th album in 2026, The Dreamin' Kind, I was excited to be on the receiving end again of those storytelling gifts and the stripped-down, raw Americana magic he’s long embodied. It's been six years since his last album, Strawberry Mansion.

However, The Dreamin’ Kind was going to be a bit different. Langhorne Slim, real name Sean Scolnick, has made a real rock and roll album here, aided by the help of his friend and producer, Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka. The first track is actually titled "Rock N Roll" — so there's no mistaking his mission.

On a wintry day, Langhorne Slim came to FUV's Studio A for a solo FUV Live session, playing a three-song acoustic set drawn from the new album: "Rock N Roll," "Dance on Thru," and "On Fire." Though The Dreamin’ Kind houses larger-than-life riffs and decadently layered arrangements, this stripped-down session showcased just the storyteller, his guitar, and some killer red boots.

I spoke with Slim about his collaboration with Kiszka, Greta Van Fleet drummer Daniel Wagner, and additional folks who played critical roles in the record’s creation. Plus, I got to hear about Slim's proud new role as a dad.

On The Dreamin’ Kind, and in our conversation, Slim remains as raw and personal as ever. He draws listeners inside the record’s largeness with his deeply introspective reflections. Acoustic moments on the album invited me to reflect too, accompanied by the chirping of birds or the picking of a banjo —  and always the right words.

[Recorded: 1/15/26. Engineered by James Higgins, Jim O'Hara, and Erin Merriman. Produced by Meghan Suma. Videographers: Olivia Iannaccone, Nikki Phillips, and Lily Crean.]