Carly Simon announces Comes in Waves, her first studio album of original songs in 18 years. The album is set to arrive in August, according to reports from Rolling Stone. The project includes “Howl” as its lead single, which Simon shares ahead of the full release. Coverage from Stereogum and Consequence of Sound highlights the early availability of “Howl,” describing it as the debut taste of the new record. All outlets frame the announcement as a return to releasing original material since her 2008 album, This Kind of Love. The reporting emphasizes that Comes in Waves is composed entirely of original songs and marks Simon’s first such full collection in nearly two decades. While the sources differ slightly in phrasing—such as “nearly 20 years” versus “18 years”—they agree on the core timeline and release details: Comes in Waves is coming in August, and “Howl” is the lead track released now.