7 is the seventh studio album by American dream pop band Beach House, released on May 11, 2018, through Sub Pop and Bella Union. It follows the 2017 B-Sides and Rarities compilation. The album marks a departure from longtime producer Chris Coady, with the band collaborating with Sonic Boom and not using a traditional producer. Recording took over eleven months, starting in their home studio in Baltimore and finishing at Carriage House and Palmetto Studio. 7 received critical acclaim for its adventurous nature and the band's consistency, with some considering it their best album to date. Five singles were released: "Lemon Glow," "Dive," "Dark Spring," "Black Car," and "Lose Your Smile."