DMA's (album)

DMA's
Studio album by
DMA's
Released21 August 2026 (2026-08-21)
RecordedSydney and Los Angeles[1]
Length38:21
Labels
Producers
DMA's chronology
How Many Dreams?
(2023)		 DMA's
(2026)
Singles from DMA's
  1. "My Baby's Place"
    Released: 20 March 2026[2]
  2. "Heatin Park"
    Released: 28 April 2026[3]
  3. "Hurracane"
    Released: 5 June 2026[4]
  4. "Killing Time"
    Released: 3 July 2026[5]
  5. "Windows"
    Released: 7 August 2026[6]
  6. "Emailz"
    Released: 21 August 2026[7]

DMA's is the fifth studio album by Australian indie rock band DMA's, announced in April 2026 and released on 21 August 2026. The album is the band's first to be released via Wonderlick Entertainment partnering with Sony and RCA UK following a signed global deal.[1] Vocalist Tommy O'Dell said, "I love the way it was recorded and the processes we went through to make the album what we wanted. I'm especially proud of it."[7] The album became their first ARIA number 1.[8]

The group promoted the album with acoustic in-store shows across the United Kingdom during the week of release.[9]

The album will be supported with a three date Australian tour in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney from 27 November to 3 December 2026.[6]

Singles

"My Baby's Place" was released on 20 March 2026 as the album's lead single. It is the band’s first fully self-produced single.[2]

"Heatin Park" was released alongside the album's announcement on 28 April 2026. With Music Feeds staff writer saying "The new self-titled album marks a fresh chapter for the trio, blending their signature anthemic indie sound with some new textures… 'Heatin Park' is already showing off that range – gritty, distorted and stadium-sized – a sharp left turn from the dreamy vibes of 'My Baby's Place'".[3] "Hurracane" was released on 5 June 2026 as the album's third single, with a Music Talkers review saying "[it] feels instantly familiar while still exploring new territory. It is classic DMA's in spirit, but with fresh textures that help the song stand apart from previous releases."[4] "Killing Time" was released on 3 July 2026, which Good Call Live described as "fast-paced, euphoric and instantly infectious".[5] "Windows" was released on 7 August 2026.[6] Hayley Grice from Reyt Good Magazine said "This is an instant goer with Tommy's vocal’s cutting in and has almost a gospel like echo on it and it hooked me straight away, the guitar instrumental is a stunning accompaniment to it."[10] "Emailz" was released alongside the album on 21 August 2026, accompanied with an animated monochrome video.[7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Erazer MagStarStarStarStarHalf star[11]
Northern ExposureStarStarStarStarStar[12]
The UpcomingStarStarStarStar[13]

Ethan Vine from Erazer said, "The album comes drilled with tracks that feel painfully personal and musically comfortable, drawing on the best of their earlier works whilst unafraid to try out a diversity of new sounds."[11]

Morgan from Northern Exposure gave the album a perfect 5/5 saying the album is "a sound that they're innately known for, while also delving into some of their most vulnerable work to date. It's an album that has definitely been recorded with live audiences in mind, but as a stand-alone piece of music, it's just as impeccable."[12]

Hayley Grice from Reyt Good Magazine called the album "brilliant" saying it "really shows off the talents of Tommy, Johnny and Mason, I feel like they get better every year."[10]

In a 4 out of 5 star review, Sofia Hamandi from The Upcoming said "DMA's is not so much a change or a sonic turning point... they have returned to their classic sound with great success." Hamandi named "Hurracane" as the strongest calling it "instantly attention-grabbing with a strong melody, it stays lodged in the mind".[13]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Matthew Mason, Thomas O'Dell, and John Took, with other writers noted.[14]

DMA's track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."El Alamein"
  • Liam Hoskins
  • Nooky
3:50
2."My Baby's Place"Darko Vidovic
3:55
3."Hurracane"Hoskins
  • DMA's
  • BOstock
  • Orchis
  • Schandy
3:05
4."Killing Time"
3:32
5."Heatin Park"
  • Hoskins
  • Orchis
  • DMA's
  • Bostock
  • Orchis
  • Schandy
3:11
6."Emailz"Hoskins
  • DMA's
  • Bostock
3:37
7."One & Only"HoskinsBostock3:14
8."Dancing Luck"Hoskins
  • DMA's
  • Bostock
  • Orchis
  • Schandy
3:59
9."Concrete"Hoskins
  • DMA's
  • Bostock
  • Orchis
  • Schandy
3:39
10."Windows"
  • DMA's
  • Bostock
2:50
11."Distance"
  • Behr
  • Hoskins
  • Lindsay Rimes
  • DMA's
  • Bostock
3:29
Total length:38:21

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]

DMA's

  • Matthew Mason – guitar, vocals (all tracks); engineering (tracks 1–7, 9–11)
  • Thomas O'Dell – vocals
  • John Took – guitar (all tracks), engineering (7, 8)

Additional contributors

  • Lachlan Bostock – engineering (all tracks), vocals (8)
  • James Lewis – engineering
  • Cian Riordan – mixing
  • Leon Zervos – mastering
  • Liam Hoskins – drums (1–9, 11)
  • Paddy Harrowsmith – guitar (1, 4, 9, 11)
  • Jonathan Skourletos – bass (2, 6, 7)
  • Benjamin Schandy – engineering (2, 5), vocals (2)
  • Milo Orchis – engineering (2, 5)
  • Darko Vidovic – vocals (2)
  • Rosie Fitzgerald – vocals (2)
  • Styalz Fuego – engineering (4)
  • Alannah Guiney – vocals (8)
  • Eamon Smith – engineering (9, 11), acoustic guitar (9)

Charts

Chart performance for DMA's
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[15] 1
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[16]3
UK Albums (Official Charts)[17]9

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "DMA's Go Major Label Route on New Self-Titles Album". Billboard (magazine). 28 April 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "DMA'S have returned with "My Baby's Place", their first fully self-produced single". Read Dork. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  3. 1 2 "DMA's Confirm East Coast Tour + New Self-Titled Album". Music Feeds. 28 April 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Another Belter from the Lads". Music Talkers. 5 June 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  5. 1 2 "DMA's Return With New Single "Killing Time"". Good Call Live. 2 July 2026. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "DMA's Announce Australian Tour Supports and Released New Single "Windows"". aaabackstage. 7 August 2026. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 "Watch the animated video for DMA'S dreamy Emailz single as their self-titled album is released". RadioX. 21 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "DMA'S score their first #". ARIA. 28 August 2026. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Max Persad (28 July 2026). "DMA's announce intimate UK instore acoustic shows to celebrate release of new album". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  10. 1 2 "DMA's New Album Review". Reyt Good Magazine. 21 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Album Review: DMA's – DMA's". Erazer. 20 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  12. 1 2 "DMA's Stun in New Stellar Self-Titled Record". Northern Exposure. 20 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  13. 1 2 "DMA"s Album Review". The Upcoming. 21 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  14. 1 2 "DMA's / DMA's / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  15. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 31 August 2026. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 28/8/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 28/8/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
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