Kicking My Feet & Screaming

Kicking My Feet & Screaming
Studio album by
Ruel
Released12 June 2026 (2026-06-12)
Length30:07
Labels
Producers
Ruel chronology
Kicking My Feet
(2025)		 Kicking My Feet & Screaming
(2026)
Singles from Kicking My Feet & Screaming
  1. "Don't Say That"
    Released: 20 March 2026
  2. "Hate Myself"
    Released: 24 April 2026[1]
  3. "Debbie Don't Cry"
    Released: 22 May 2026[2]
  4. "Faking Smiles"
    Released: 12 June 2026[3]

Kicking My Feet & Screaming is the third studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel, released on 12 June 2026 through Recess Records and Giant Music.[4][5] It is a "sequel" to his second studio album, Kicking My Feet (2025). released on 12 June 2026 through Recess Records and Giant Music.[4][5] The album will be supported with the European Kicking & Screaming Tour through October 2026.[1]

Background

In October 2025, Ruel released his second studio album Kicking My Feet. In March 2026, he announced its sequel, titled Kicking My Feet & Screaming, is scheduled for release on 12 June 2026. Ruel said "Soooo my new album Kicking & Screaming (Kicking My Feet pt. 2) is dropping June 12. 10 brand new songs from my heart to yours! 2 albums in 8 months".[6] On streaming services, the first ten tracks are new, followed by tracks on the standard edition of Kicking My Feet.[7] The new tracks, co-produced by Joel Little, Julian Bunetta, Kenny Beats, Dan Wilson, among others, have been described by Van Dijk as a continuation of his second studio album.[7][5]

Promotion

Singles

"Don't Say That" was released as the lead single from the album on 20 March 2026, coinciding with the album announcement.[8] The song was previewed during Van Dijk's December 2025 performance at the Sydney Opera House.

"Hate Myself" was released on 24 April 2026. According to Scene Mag it "captures what it feels like to love someone who is bad for you and choosing to stay until you start resenting yourself more than them".[1]

"Debbie Don't Cry" was released on 22 May 2026. Ruel said the song "began almost accidentally during a late-night writing session that started 'kind of as a joke' before quickly turning into a favourite." Deb Pelser from Backseat Mafia said of the single, "Even at its most melodic, 'Debbie Don't Cry' feels unsettled, caught somewhere between reassurance and regret."[2]

"Faking Smiles" was released on 12 June 2026 and examines the contradictions between the masks we wear. Ruel explores the realness of heartache compounded by the emotional toll of gritted teeth and empty smiles Upon release, Ruel said, "The song has definitely lived a lot of lives. It started off as just a simple guitar ballad but after we sped it up by about 30bpm it evolved into a sort of retro The Cure throwback, paying homage to the sounds of the 80s."[3]

Track listing

Credits are adapted from Tidal.[9]

Disc 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Hate Myself"
Kenneth Blume2:32
2."In Your Mind"
M-Phazes3:24
3."Faking Smiles"
3:04
4."I Didn't Love You Anyway"
  • Van Dijk
  • Pablo Bowman
  • Andrew Jackson
  • Mark Schick
Schick2:49
5."Can I Have It Back?"
  • Van Dijk
  • Blume
  • Bunetta
  • Ryan
  • Blume
  • Bunetta
  • Ryan
2:33
6."Don't Say That"
  • Little
  • M-Phazes[c]
3:30
7."Debbie Don't Cry"
  • Van Dijk
  • Bowman
  • Jackson
  • Beau Nox
  • Schick
Schick[p]3:00
8."Talking to the Driver"
  • Blume
  • Wilson
  • Sara Mulford[v]
3:45
9."Since the Day You Left Me"
3:10
10."What It Sounds Like"
M-Phazes2:50
Total length:30:07
Digital and streaming edition disc 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
11."Only Ever"
  • Van Dijk
  • Bunetta
  • Healey
  • Ryan
  • Bunetta
  • Ryan
  • Matt Zara
2:31
12."Wild Guess"
  • Clampitt
  • Wilson
2:46
13."When You Walk in the Room"RyanRyan1:58
14."I Can Die Now"
  • Ammo
  • Bunetta
  • Schick
2:51
15."Not What's Going On"
  • Ryan
  • Zara
2:54
16."Destroyer"
  • Van Dijk
  • Blume
  • Wilson
  • Blume
  • Mulford[c]
3:08
17."The Suburbs"
  • Danielsen
  • M-Phazes
3:08
18."No News Is Good News"
  • Van Dijk
  • William Watson
Humble the Great3:46
19."Even Angels Won't"
  • Van Dijk
  • Jackson
  • Wilson
Wilson3:17
20."Kicking My Feet"
  • Van Dijk
  • Danielsen
  • Landon
  • Annie Schindel
  • Danielsen
  • M-Phazes
3:18
21."DST (Outro)"
  • Van Dijk
  • Douglas
  • Little
Taka Perry0:52
Total length:30:29
60:36

Notes

  • ^[p] indicates a producer and vocal producer
  • ^[c] indicates a co-producer
  • ^[v] indicates a vocal producer

Personnel

Credits are adapted from Tidal.[9]

Musicians

  • Ruel – vocals (all tracks), background vocals (tracks 6, 11, 14, 15), guitar (7, 12), theremin (8), piano (19)
  • Kenneth Blume – drums (1, 5); bass, guitar (1, 16); percussion (8)
  • Sean Douglas – background vocals (2), piano (6)
  • Anthony Cappeto – bass (2, 10)
  • Jonah Cuddy – guitar (2)
  • Alex Lamb – keyboards (2)
  • John Ryan – guitar (3, 5, 11, 13, 15), keyboards (3, 11, 15), bass (5, 11, 13, 15); piano, programming, synthesizer (3); background vocals, drums, percussion (11, 13, 15)
  • Julian Bunetta – bass (3, 9, 14), programming (3, 9), drums (3, 14), synthesizer (3); guitar, keyboards (9, 14); percussion (14)
  • Lucy Healey – keyboards, piano, programming (3)
  • Mark Schick – bass, guitar, keyboards (4, 7); piano (4), programming (7), drums (14)
  • Pablo Bowman – drums (4)
  • M-Phazes – drum programming (6), synthesizer (17), background vocals (20)
  • Elias Danielsen – guitar (6, 20); background vocals, bass (20)
  • Joel Little – bass, drum programming, guitar, synthesizer (6)
  • Sam de Jong – drums (6)
  • Rob Moose – violin, viola (6)
  • Dan Wilson – piano (8, 12), bass (8, 19); string ensemble, synthesizer, Wurlitzer (8); guitar (12, 16, 19), drums (12)
  • Joe Avio – guitar (8, 19)
  • Aaron Sterling – drums (8)
  • Stevie Blacke – string ensemble (8)
  • Ammo – programming (9); drums, guitar (14)
  • Nick Lamb – piano (10, 17), synthesizer (17)
  • Josh Shpak – horn (10)
  • Matt Zara – background vocals, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion (11, 15)
  • Leroy Clampitt – acoustic guitar, bass, electric guitar (12)
  • John Carroll Kirby – Rhodes piano (12)
  • Max Bassin – drums (16)
  • William James Watson – background vocals, bass, drums, guitar (18)
  • Sara Mulford – piano, synthesizer (19)
  • Quincy Bunn – drums (20)
  • Taka Perry – bass, guitar, synthesizer (21)
  • Theodore Lee – keyboards (21)

Technical

  • Kenneth Blume – engineering (1, 5)
  • M-Phazes – engineering (2)
  • Jeff Gunnell – engineering (3, 5, 11, 13, 15)
  • Julian Bunetta – engineering (3, 9)
  • John Ryan – engineering (3)
  • Mark Schick – engineering (4, 7), mastering (4)
  • Joel Little – engineering (6)
  • Mark Rankin – engineering (6)
  • Rob Moose – engineering (6)
  • Sara Mulford – engineering (8, 16)
  • Aaron Sterling – engineering (8)
  • Dan Wilson – engineering (8)
  • Joe Avio – engineering (8)
  • Ammo – engineering (9)
  • M-Phazes – engineering (17)
  • Garrett Duncan – engineering assistance (6)
  • Alex Ghenea – mixing (1–20)
  • Taka Perry – mixing (21)
  • Nathan Dantzler – mastering (1–3, 5–21)
  • Harrison Tate – mastering assistance (14)

Charts

Chart performance for Kicking My Feet & Screaming
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 25
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[11] 24

Release history

Kicking My Feet & Screaming release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Catalogue Ref.
Various 12 June 2026 REC02CD [12][13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Ruel releases new single from forthcoming part two of double album Kicking My Feet & Screaming and announces UK/EU tour". scenemag. 24 April 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Track: Ruel Leans into Emotional Uncertainty On "Debbie Don't Cry"". Backseat Mafia. 22 May 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Ruel Releases Kicking My Feet & Screaming + Lead single "Faking Smiles" out now". amnplify. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
  4. 1 2 Murray, Robin (19 March 2026). "Ruel Confirms New Album 'Kicking & Screaming'". Clash. Retrieved 19 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. 1 2 3 Cooper, Alex (19 March 2026). "Ruel doubles down with sophomore album sequel Kicking & Screaming out this June". Happy Mag. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "my new album "Kicking & Screaming" (Kicking My Feet pt. 2) is dropping June 12". Facebook. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Ruel Announces New Album 'Kicking And Screaming'". The Note. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  8. ↑ Taylor, Sam (19 March 2026). "Ruel has shared Don't Say That, reworking an old idea into the opening of his next album". Dork. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Kicking My Feet & Screaming / Ruel / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 22 June 2026. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. 19 June 2026. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "Kicking My Feet & Screaming (CD)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  13. ↑ "Kicking My Feet & Screaming (LP)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
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