Top 10 Artists We Most Hope Will Release an Album in 2026

Which artist would you most like to see release an album in 2026?

1. Olivia Rodrigo

   

   Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She first gained recognition for her roles as Paige Olvera on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark and Nini Salazar-Roberts on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.... read more

   She is heavily rumored to be releasing her third album this year. I cannot wait for it.

   It has been almost three years since 'Guts' and I would love to hear new material by OR.

2. Harry Styles

   

   Harry Edward Styles is an English singer and songwriter. He initially gained fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. He has since launched a successful solo career with albums Harry Styles, Fine Line, and Harry's House, producing global hits such as "Watermelon Sugar" and "As It Was."

   Come on Harry, we want to say "release a new album in 2026." Please!

   Edit: It is happening!

3. Beyonce

   

   Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who began her career as lead singer of Destiny's Child. The group scored multiple Billboard No. 1 hits including "Say My Name," "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Survivor," "Independent Women," and "Bootylicious." After their split,... read more

   There is a good chance the Act III of the Renaissance trilogy may come out this year.

4. BTS

   

   BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed in Seoul in 2013. The group includes leader RM and members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. They have gained international fame for their music, performances, and social impact.

   Their hiatus has just ended, so it seems obvious they will come back with new material this year.

   This would be amazing. I kind of want more English songs, honestly.

   They're releasing an album on March 20!

5. Nine Inch Nails

   

   Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock band founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. They have released eleven studio albums.

   The band is known for its dark, moody lyricism and aggressive vocal delivery. Their biggest hits include "Closer," "Hurt," "Wish," "We're in This Together... read more

   Lately, Trent Reznor has been making music almost exclusively with Atticus Ross, so it would be great to see him come back with new NIN material.

6. Muse

   

   Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The members are Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, lead guitar, piano, keyboards), Dom Howard (drums, percussion), and Chris Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals). They have won numerous awards, including five MTV Europe Music Awards... read more

   They released a single called "Unravelling" last June, and it was well received by many fans. Hopefully, it will be a big step up from 2022's Will Of The People, and I believe it has potential to be, as I believe Matt said he is interested in going into a heavier direction.

7. Madonna

   

   Madonna Louise Ciccone, known professionally as Madonna, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She has influenced many artists, including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyoncé Knowles, and Britney Spears. Often referred to as the "Queen of Pop," she has played a significant... read more

   I hope she will release a new album that will honor her legacy instead of chasing trends that she is obviously too old for.

8. The Rolling Stones

   

   The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass), and Charlie Watts (drums).... read more

   They have never been this close to meeting their end, so I would love to see a new Rolling Stones album before Mick Jagger or Keith Richards passes away. Would you do that?

9. Arctic Monkeys

   

   The Arctic Monkeys, also known by the pseudonym Death Ramps, are a British indie rock band formed in 2002 in Sheffield, England. The lineup includes Alex Turner (lead vocalist, songwriter, electric and rhythm guitarist), Jamie Cook (electric and rhythm guitarist, songwriter), Matt Helders (drummer, backing... read more

   They just released a new single called "Opening Night" for an upcoming charity album, and it is pretty good. Hopefully, we will get an album soon.

   Alex Turner has recently been spotted in a recording studio, so there is a good chance AM will release new material this year.

10. Coldplay

    

    Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996. The group includes Chris Martin (lead vocals, piano), Jonny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), and Will Champion (drums, backing vocals). Their manager, Phil Harvey, is often referred to as the unofficial fifth member.... read more

The Newcomers
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    New Kids On the Block

    

    New Kids on the Block is an American boy band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band currently consists of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. They achieved massive success in the late 1980s and early 1990s and reunited in 2008.

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    The 1975

    

    The 1975 are an English pop rock band originating from Manchester. The group consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew "Matty" Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer George Daniel. They are known for their eclectic style, which incorporates elements of pop,... read more

The Contenders

13. Kanye West

    

    Ye (born Kanye Omari West. June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is regarded as one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 21st century.

    Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella... read more

14. Sam Smith

    

    Samuel Frederick "Sam" Smith is an English singer-songwriter born in London on May 19, 1992. They rose to fame in October 2012 after being featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch," which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. Smith is well known for hit songs such as "Stay With... read more

    I hope he can redeem himself, especially after his disastrous collaboration with Madonna.

15. Veronica Bravo

    

    Veronica Bravo (born July 19, 1995) is an Australian singer and songwriter from Perth, Australia. She is best known for her work with NCS. She is currently in a group called Indigo Hearts with her boyfriend. She is best known for being on The X Factor Australia in 2012. She debuted in 2016.

    She came out with four singles.

16. Rihanna

    

    Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian-American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados. She began her music career in 2003 by recording demo tapes with producer Evan Rogers and eventually signed with Def Jam Records after an audition for Jay-Z. Rihanna... read more

    It has been 10 years already since Anti came out, but I have become weary of hoping RiRi will release a new album, especially since her song for the latest Smurfs movie was extremely disappointing. I also heard that she cannot sing as well as she used to. Additionally, she just welcomed her third child, so I guess she is focused on raising her family, which is definitely important.

    She has not released an album in 10 years. Her next album should have Duke Dumont as her producer and not David Guetta or AI.

17. Angele

    

18. The Wanted

    

    The Wanted are a British and Irish boy band consisting of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes. The group rose to fame in the early 2010s with hits like Glad You Came and Chasing the Sun. Tom Parker passed away in March 2022 after battling brain cancer.

19. The Vamps

    

    The Vamps are a British pop rock band formed in 2012 and comprised of Brad Simpson, James McVey, Connor Ball, and Tristan Evans . They first gained attention through YouTube cover performances and achieved chart success with hits like Can We Dance and Somebody to You.... read more

20. Bonnie Bramlett

    

21. Bekka Bramlett

    

22. Symphony X

    

    Symphony X is an American progressive metal band from Middletown, New Jersey. Founded in 1994, the band currently consists of guitarist Michael Romeo, keyboardist Michael Pinnella, drummer Jason Rullo, lead vocalist Russell Allen, and bassist Michael Lepond.

23. Erik Grönwall

    

24. Seraina Telli

    

25. Null Positiv

    

26. Dimas Senopati

    

27. Alison Moyet

    

    Geneviève Alison Jane Moyet, born June 18, 1961, is an English singer, songwriter, and performer. She is known for her powerful contralto voice and her work in the synth-pop duo Yazoo alongside Vince Clarke. Moyet has also enjoyed a successful solo career with hits such as All Cried Out and Love Resurrection... read more