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Regardless of what may occur in a given week, something that'll continuously lift our spirits even incrementally is fresh new music from our favorite artists. And those who prefer diving into full bodies of work over singles will find plenty to sink their teeth into with the upcoming projects over the next few months. Below, you’ll find a curated list of confirmed albums and EPs we're anticipating. This range includes artists that are rising stars within their niche, to more established acts, where you and your co-worker can chat about at the water dispenser.

New music releases 2026 - a full calendar of upcoming albums (updated weekly)

At the end of every week, our team updates this article based on the new releases for that specific week and the official announcements of upcoming music releases in 2026. We cover both albums and EPs we find exciting.

Last updated: Feb 26th

If you want to stay up-to-date on a weekly basis, you can check/follow our New Music Finds playlist, which we update every Friday with songs from all the new albums we loved that week. Available on all streaming platforms here.

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What are the new music releases in 2026?

The new music releases in 2026 include some of the most anticipated albums across indie, hip-hop, electronic, r&b, and alternative scenes. Our regularly updated guide to upcoming music releases 2026 highlights confirmed release dates, surprise drops, and the latest music albums announced throughout the year. Bookmark this page to stay current with every major new music release in 2026 as artists reveal new projects.

Most Anticipated Albums of 2026

ps genre-wise, they're obviously tailored to what we cover

January 2026 New Music Releases

  • Leaving Laurel - our lives entwined [Jan 9th]
  • Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore - True Magic [Jan 16th]
  • Sassy 009 - Dreamer+ [Jan 16th]
  • Samm Hershaw - It Could Be Worse [Jan 19th]
  • Ari Lennox - Vacancy [Jan 23rd]
  • DJ Harrison - Electro Soul [Jan 23rd, Stones Throw]
  • Gesaffelstein - Enter The Gamma [Jan 23rd]
  • IDK - et.d.s. A Mixtabye by .idk [Jan 23rd]
  • [electronic] Christian Löffler - Until We Meet Again [Jan 23rd]
  • [beats] IAMNOBODI - The Aftermath Principle [Jan 23rd, WAAG]
  • [psychedelic] Yin Yin - Yatta! [Jan 23rd, Glitterbeat Records]
  • Sébastien Tellier - Kiss the Beat [Jan 30th]
  • Yumi Zouma - No Love Lost to Kindness [Jan 30th]

February 2026 New Music Releases

  • Joji - Piss In the Wind [Feb 5th]
  • [electronic] Daphni - Butterfly [Feb 6th, Jiaolong]
  • Puma Blue - Croak Dream [Feb 6th]
  • Ella Mai - Do You Still Love Me? [Feb 6th]
  • J. Cole - The Fall-Off [Feb 6th]
  • Brent Faiyaz - Icon [Feb 12th, ISO Supremacy]
  • boy 2000 - ultraspirit [Feb 13th]
  • Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern [Feb 13th]
  • Tiana Major9 - November Scorpio [Feb 13th]
  • Momoko Gill - Momoko Gill [Feb 13th, !K7]
  • Placid Angles (AKA Jon Beltran) - Canada [Feb 13th, Oathcreations]
  • Willow - Petal Rock Black [Feb 17th, Three Six Zero]
  • Larry June, Currensy, and the Alchemist - Spiral Staircases [Feb 18th]
  • [electronic] Apparat - A Hum Of Maybe [Feb 20th]
  • [electronic] AK - less is more [Feb 20th]
  • Nubiyan Twist - Chasing Shadows [Feb 20th]
  • [psychedelic] Altın Gün - Garip [Feb 20th, Glitterbeat Records]
  • Iron & Wine - Hen’s Teeth [Feb 27th, Sub Pop]
  • GENA (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins) - The Pleasure is Yours [Feb 27th]
  • Gorillaz - The Mountain [Feb 27th]
  • Mitski - Nothing’s About to Happen to Me [Feb 27th, Dead Oceans]
  • RJD2 & Supastition - According To... [Feb 27th]
  • [jazz] Mammal Hands - Circadia [Mar 27th]

March 2026 New Music Releases

  • Aaron Hibell - Synchronicity [Mar 5th, Astralwerks]
  • Denzel Curry and The Scythe - Strictly 4 the Scythe [Mar 6th, Loma Vista]
  • Flying Lotus - Big Mama [Mar 6th, Brainfeeder]
  • Le Youth - who are you really? [Mar 6th]
  • [jazz] Shabaka - Of The Earth [Mar 6th]
  • ELIZA - The Darkening Green [Mar 6th]
  • [jazz] Terrace Martin - PURPOSE [Mar 6th, Sounds of Crenshaw / EMPIRE]
  • Gnarls Barkley, CeeLo Green, Danger Mouse - Atlanta [Mar 6th]
  • GeeJay - Who Have I Become? [Mar 6th]
  • Art School Girlfriend - Lean In [Mar 13th]
  • James Blake - Trying Times [Mar 13th, Republic]
  • Kungs - Out Loud [Mar 13th]
  • [psychedelic] BALTHVS - Transmutations [Mar 20th]
  • [electronic] Fractures - Next Summer [Mar 20th, Community Music]
  • [electronic] Fcukers - Ö [Mar 27th, Ninja Tune]
  • Tom Misch - Full Circle [Mar 27th]
  • [psychedelic] Atabasca - Atabasca [Mar 27th, Killer Groove Records]
  • Flea - Honora [Mar 27th]
  • [electronic] Sofia Kourtesis - DJ-Kicks [Mar 27th, !K7]

April 2026 New Music Releases

  • Arlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire [Apr 2nd, Transgressive]
  • Thundercat - Distracted [Apr 3rd, Ninja Tune]
  • Sunn O))) - Sunn O))) [Apr 3rd, Sub Pop]
  • Jessie Ware - Superbloom [10 Apr, UMG]
  • Beau Diako, Ben Esser, emawk - klei [Apr 17th]
  • Yaya Bey - Fidelity [Apr 17th, Drink Sum Wtr]

May 2026 New Music Releases

  • Muna - Dancing on the Wall [May 8th]
  • Dua Saleh - Of Earth & Wires [May 15th, Ghostly International]
  • PawPaw Rod - Picture Day: A PawPaw Rod Album [May 15]

Confirmed 2026 Albums (TBA Dates)

There are a few artists who we expect to drop new music in 2026, but there are no official dates, yet.

  • Doechi
  • Foals
  • Yuna
  • Massive Attack

Most Anticipated EPs of 2026

February 2026 New EPs

March 2026 New EPs

We update this article on a weekly basis, so feel free to bookmark it and return whenever you want to get more info on the most exciting upcoming music releases of 2026.

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