Bugg has been in Malibu working with Rick Rubin and Iain Archer, and has had some interactions with Chad Smith from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, working on the drums to some of his songs, including the single "Broken". On 8 September 2013 Jake Bugg tweeted the following "2nd album done! Hope you're all well!" On September 23, 2013, Jake Bugg announced his new album, Shangri La, along with a new single, "What Doesn't Kill You." Shangri La will be released on November 18, 2013.