Ian Sweet Releases New Album "Shiverstruck" via Polyvinyl Records

Ian Sweet released a new album, Shiverstruck, on July 28, 2026 (Monday) via Polyvinyl Records. The record centers on self-identity and inner perception, pairing bubblegum pop hooks with layered guitar arrangements and forceful vocal performances. Cover photography is by Wrenne Evans.

What was announced

Polyvinyl Records described Shiverstruck on its official Instagram as "a record about making a record," also grappling with the pursuit of an unknown horizon of success. The album is built around the image of the ouroboros — a snake devouring its own tail — using that loop to question whether any real boundary exists between one's inner self and outward projection.

What the music sounds like

Musically, the album wraps direct, candid lyrics in energetic pop production: bubblegum-textured chorus hooks, guitar walls that build in layers, and vocal performances that show Ian Sweet stretching into new registers.