“''Remain Obscure'' is the fifth studio album by American indie rock band The Van Pelt. It was released on 18 September 2026 through La Tempesta Dischi in Italy, Ernest Jenning Record Co. in the United States and Wrong Speed Records in the United Kingdom. Much of the material on ''Remain Obscure'' originated during the writing sessions for the band's previous album, ''Artisans & Merchants'', released in 2023. The album expands on The Van Pelt's traditional guitar, bass and drums setup, incorporating piano, synthesizers, backing vocals, toy instruments and other sounds. Chris Leo combines singing with the spoken-word approach associated with”