Madison Cunningham and Fleet Foxes Release New Song “Wake”

Madison Cunningham has shared a new single called “Wake.” She sings it with Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes. The track appears on her next album, Ace, which arrives on October 10 via Verve Forecast. The song opens soft and spare, then grows into a rich folk-rock wave. Fans can already stream the official audio. 

At a Glance

• Song: “Wake” (featuring Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes)
• Album: Ace — out October 10 on Verve Forecast
• Single count: Second single after “My Full Name.”
• Tour: North America in Jan–Apr 2026, with a release-week Los Angeles show
• Awards: Cunningham won a 2023 Grammy for Revealer (Best Folk Album)

How the Collaboration Happened

Cunningham first met Pecknold backstage at one of her shows. She credits Fleet Foxes as a lifelong influence. “I feel quite lucky to have been able to experience his genius up close,” she said. 

Pecknold praised her craft. He called the sessions “humbling and enlightening,” noting they tried many takes and that Cunningham delivered every time. He described her as “a force and an inspiration.” 

What “Wake” Sounds Like

The arrangement begins minimal, focused on voice and guitar. Harmonies weave in. Then the song expands with layered parts in the Fleet Foxes style. The tone stays warm and reflective. The lyric looks back at a relationship and accepts the truth with grace. It’s clear, quiet, and honest. 

About the Album:Ace

Ace is the follow-up to Cunningham’s recent projects, including a full-album remake of Buckingham Nicks with Andrew Bird in 2024. She also won major recognition with Revealer in 2023. Press materials note that Ace continues her detailed writing and open, acoustic-led sound. 

The album explores heartbreak and renewal. The official store description frames it as a start-to-finish story of falling out of love, loss, and finding love again. It ships on the October 10 release date. 

Tracklist

#	Title	Notes
1	Shatter Into Form
2	Shore
3	Skeletree
4	Mummy
5	Take Two
6	Wake	feat. Fleet Foxes
7	Break the Jaw
8	Invisible Chalk
9	Shatter Into Form II
10	My Full Name	lead single
11	Golden Gate (On and On)
12	Beyond That Moon
13	Goodwill
14	Best of Us

The tracklist confirms “Wake” as the sixth track and “My Full Name” as the earlier single. 

Recent Work and Momentum

Cunningham’s schedule has been busy. In 2024, she and Andrew Bird released Cunningham Bird, a track-by-track reimagining of Buckingham Nicks. That project came after her Grammy win for Revealer. This year she also duets on a new covers EP by Margaret Glaspy, singing “The Book of Love.” The new single adds to that steady run. 

North American Tour

Cunningham will support Ace on tour in early 2026. The run includes January, March, and April dates across the U.S. and Canada, plus a Los Angeles show near release week. Below are selected dates. Full listings are available in press notices. 

Date	City	Venue
Oct 9, 2025	Los Angeles, CA	Largo at the Coronet
Jan 6, 2026	San Francisco, CA	Bimbo’s 365 Club
Jan 9, 2026	Vancouver, BC	The Vogue
Jan 10, 2026	Seattle, WA	St. Marks Cathedral
Jan 17, 2026	Denver, CO	Bluebird Theater
Jan 21–22, 2026	Austin, TX	04 Center
Mar 26–29, 2026	Knoxville, TN	Big Ears Festival
Apr 1, 2026	New York, NY	Town Hall
Apr 4, 2026	Boston, MA	The Wilbur
Apr 6, 2026	Toronto, ON	Danforth Music Hall
Apr 10, 2026	Chicago, IL	Thalia Hall

Press listings include many more dates, from California to the East Coast and Midwest. 

Why the Single Matters

• High-profile pairing: Pecknold’s harmonies deepen the song’s emotional weight.
• Strong writing: The lyric uses clear, grounded images, not heavy symbolism.
• Careful build: The arrangement starts spare and unfolds with purpose.
• Album signal: As the second single, it hints at the record’s tone and scope.

Reviewers note the song’s patient structure and classic Fleet Foxes lift in its final stretch. 

Context from Other Outlets

Other music publications confirm the collaboration and release plan. Our Culture reported the joint single and its place on Ace. Exclaim! highlighted the tour stops in Vancouver and Toronto. That aligns with the broader schedule shared by U.S. outlets. 

Bottom Line

“Wake” shows two distinct voices moving as one. The song is gentle but sure. It begins in quiet reflection, then rises with light and space. The album is close, the tour is set, and momentum is real. For fans of modern folk, this is a welcome signpost. The fall belongs to Ace, and this track sets the pace.

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