Syd has announced her new album 'Beard' and the accompanying 2026 North American tour, following revelations about her personal life including her marriage to wife Simone and her journey through depression. The album explores themes of self-acceptance and love, while she also reflects on her past with The Internet and her relationship with Steve Lacy. Her work continues to draw attention amid the group's upcoming 2027 album and Lacy's own new release.