Therapy at the Club (stylised in all caps) is the second studio album by English girl group Flo. It was released on 7 August 2026 through EMI. Initially, the album was expected to be released on 24 July 2026, but Flo delayed the album for two weeks to extend their album's promotion and to accommodate member Jorja Douglas' vocal cord surgery. To make up for the delay, the group released their third official single "Remedied" on the initial release date.
The album is a follow-up to their debut album Access All Areas (2024), expanding on contemporary R&B with 2000s pop experimentation. Hoping to achieve a mainstream pop sound and vie for creative control, Flo described the album as their most "grown" and "honest" project to date, as it centers around the variety of emotions of nightlife after heartbreak. The album features guest vocals from Juicy J and Kwn. Unlike Flo's previous works, producer and longtime collaborator MNEK contributes one song on the project. Flo contributed songwriting, while appointing a wide range of pop and R&B producers such as Amy Allen, Julian Bunetta, Oak Felder, Pop Wansel and Tommy Brown and songwriters such as Amma and Sevyn Streeter.
The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the group's vocals, vulnerability, and experimentation with pop. "Leak It" was released as the album's lead single on 20 March. To coincide with the album's official announcement, the group released the titular track "Therapy at the Club" as a promotional single on 6 May. The album's second single "Don't Break Her Heart" was released on 5 June, and the third single "Remedied" was released on 24 July. The album debuted at number five in the UK, making Flo the first British R&B girl group to debut their first two studio albums in the top five of the UK Albums Chart.
Background and development After forming in 2019, Flo released two extended plays (EPs): The Lead (2022) and 3 of Us (2023). On 15 November 2024, they released their debut studio album, Access All Areas (2024). It charted within the top three of the UK Albums Chart, as well as marking their chart debut on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The album gained recognition, garnering Flo's first nomination for a Grammy award; it was nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, but lost to Durand Bernarr Prior to the award nominations, an "unlocked" version of Access All Areas was released, featuring four songs: "Recently Deleted", "Do Too Much", "Say Less" and "Conceited".
On 4 February 2026, Flo began teasing their second album after featuring on a Twitch live stream with rapper and streamer PlaqueBoyMax. The group recorded live vocals for "Pose" in his studio and collaborated with rapper Juicy J who appeared on the live stream. During the live stream, the group also previewed their lead single "Leak It", which they confirmed would be released in March. After the group officially released "Leak It" on streaming platforms, the group appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts and previewed two unreleased songs intended for their second album: the title track of the album and "HaterBooth". On 9 May, Flo officially announced the album's title and artwork on social media platforms, allowing fans to pre-save and pre-order physical releases.
Writing and recording
In Flo's Billboard interview, the group described the album's sound and atmosphere compared to their debut album. Group member Renée Downer described the album as a reflection of who Flo is as both artists and women, while creative control and speaking up more in the studio contributed heavily to the making of the album.
According to Elle, Flo began writing music for the album shortly after their 2025 Access All Areas Tour. "We were ready because from when the Access All Areas writing processes had actually finished and then going on tour and all of that stuff, we were kind of rusty," Douglas said. "The mind was rusty. So, it was good that we just got into it because it was pretty low pressure at the beginning."
Album title and concept According to Flo's interview with Elle, the group decided on Therapy at the Club as the album's title after being inspired by the title track, written by Amma who previously co-wrote "Shoulda Woulda Coulda" and "I'm Just a Girl" on the group's album Access All Areas (2024). The group were pitched the song and they loved it, and found inspiration with the title with their real-life activities. "When it came to making the actual album," Douglas added, "The name was just so in our minds because we were going clubbing and we were just like, it's making sense."
In an interview with Zane Lowe, the group expanded on the meaning of the album's title. Douglas revealed that the album's emphasis on "club" doesn't necessarily reflect on the album's sound, but the variety of emotions felt in a club setting. "You don't necessarily hear the riffs and runs in the club," Douglas said, "It's more just about the emotions that we feel in the club. The club, for us... was one of the main times we could actually let our hair down, spend time with each other... meet new people and just kind of have fun."
Composition Therapy at the Club is a pop and R&B record, maintaining its 2000s-inspired sound from Access All Areas (2024), while experimenting with a variety of sounds such as jazz, acoustic, dance and synth-pop elements. The group prioritized developing into a pop sound for the album. In an interview with BBC, Member Stella Quaresma embraced the album's creative process, mentioning how "fun it [was] to really blend genres and to delve more into making pop music to make really big songs."
In Flo's interview with Elle, the group cited musicians Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, and Christina Aguilera as musical influences for the album. Douglas and Downer cited Grande's debut album Yours Truly and third studio album Dangerous Woman as inspirations for the group's intent to "branch out" into pop-R&B territory. "We were working with a lot of more pop people," Downer said, "So I think we just needed great examples of people that are great at R&B that make popular music."
Music and lyrics The album's opening track, "Side Effects" is a R&B song with melodic rap influences that serves as a "romantic" cautionary anthem, using consequences of love as a metaphor for prescription drug with side effects. Clash'''s Shanté Collier-McDermott described the track as a "sassy display of rap-singing that sets the tone for the high-energy theatrics that permeate across the album." 'Small Doses" is a synth-pop song made up of electronic elements, centering around love's "ability to transform" and its mental and emotional effects. Described by critics as theatrical and "throbbing", the song has drawn comparisons to Sam Smith and Kim Petras' 2022 song "Unholy". In an interview with Billboard, member Stella Quaresma deemed it her favorite song on the album, mentioning its aggression and intensity as key attributes. "When you sing it and when you listen to it," Quaresma said, "It also feels like you're releasing something. Like it's such a dual thing, and it's so good, so much passion."
The album's third track "Cry Ugly" grapples with strained relationships and self-worth; it is a 2000s R&B-influenced ballad accompanied by snare drum patterns, a syncopated groove compared to songs of Destiny's Child and Usher. At the end of the song, it seamlessly transitions into the album's lead single. Beginning with strings, "Leak It" transforms into an uptempo 2000s-pop anthem compared to girl groups Girls Aloud, The Pussycat Dolls, and Sugababes. Music critics acknowledged the track was an experimental departure from Flo's usual contemporary R&B sound in previous works. The song dissects modern fame, seeking attention on social media and from their former and current partners. The album's fifth track "Touché" is a pop song that incorporates electric guitars and funk elements. Described as a "bad-bitch anthem", the song conveys transforming criticisms as affirmations, with "I'm a cunt, I'm a bitch, I'm the shit, I must say" as the track's refrain.
"I Can't Be High Around You Anymore" features R&B and hip-hop influences, sampling American rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's 1995 song "1st of tha Month". "Sober" is an acoustic R&B ballad. The title track is a slow-tempo piano ballad reminiscent of 1960s girl groups was co-written by Amma, who also co-wrote tracks for Flo's debut album. The song explores using nightclubs as escapism after the end of a romantic relationship. Member Jorja Douglas revealed the song became the album's official title shortly after Flo approved the song for the track, inspired by their own encounters in nightlife. "Remedied" continues the concept of using nightlife as escapism, blending R&B and pop accompanied by horns and drums. Music critics compared the song to Christina Aguilera's 2006 song "Ain't No Other Man" and Raye's 2025 song "Where Is My Husband!". Flo described the song is "for anyone who's been stuck in a rut, it's that moment you finally get up, get out, and remember who you are. Consider it your cure."
"Pose", featuring rapper Juicy J, samples and interpolates Technotronic's 1989 house song "Pump Up the Jam" and is a braggadocio song that showcases the group's individual rapping abilities. The only song produced by longtime collaborator MNEK, "Call Me" is a R&B trap song that conveys open invitations and sexual desires while under the influence. "Sex in Peace", featuring musician Kwn, continues sexual desires on a R&B song that incorporates synths and beatboxing. "Floating" is a 1980s pop-inspired ballad. "Miss U Missing Me" is a guitar-driven 90s R&B ballad reminiscent of artists Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton. Member Jorja Douglas called it her favorite song from the album. The penultimate track and second single "Don't Break Her Heart" is a R&B ballad that poses as a threat to a romantic partner of a friend, demanding them not to mistreat them. The final track of the album "Haterbooth" is a pop song with doo wop and soft rock elements, encourages defying negativity and judgment, and embracing one's self. Clash described the track as a "Motown-inspired reverie". Member Renée Downer deemed the track her favorite song on the album, describing as their most unique, weirdest track on the project.
Release and promotion To promote the album, they appeared on numerous publications, radio interviews, and podcasts, such as Keke Palmer's podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer to discuss the album, inspirations, and creative control of the project. The group collaborated with Liquid I.V. and Ring Pop, appearing in advertisements promoting their song "Remedied". They appeared on Zane Lowe's Apple Music radio show on 18 June 2026.
On 6 May, Flo announced the album, revealed the album's artwork on social media, and released the title track as a promotional single on all platforms. The album would be available to pre-save on streaming platforms, and for pre-order with signed physical copies of the album on their website.
On 30 June, Flo announced on social media that the album would be delayed to 7 August instead of its initial release on 24 July. The group revealed that member Jorja Douglas would undergo vocal cord surgery, and they wanted to accommodate, while also expanding the album's promotion. They announced their third anticipated single "Remedied" would be released on the initial date. On 25 July, Flo announced pre-orders for exclusive CDs including three bonus tracks on their shop website.
Live performances