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

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.

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 the albums Harry Styles, Fine Line, Harry's House, and Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, producing global hits such as... read more

Come on Harry, we want to say "release a new album in 2026." Please!
Edit: It is happening!

Beyonce

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who began her career as the lead singer of Destiny's Child. The group scored multiple Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including "Say My Name," "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Independent Women Part I," and "Bootylicious." After the group... read more

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

BTS

BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed in Seoul in 2010 that debuted 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!

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.

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.

Madonna

Madonna Louise Ciccone, known professionally as Madonna, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, 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... 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.

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Their first stable line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar and harmonica), Mick Jagger (lead vocals and harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass), and Charlie Watts (drums), while Ian Stewart continued working with the... 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?

Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys, who have also released music under the name Death Ramps, are an English rock band formed in 2002 in Sheffield, England. The lineup includes Alex Turner (lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist), Jamie Cook (guitarist and songwriter), Matt Helders (drummer and backing vocalist), and Nick... 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.

Coldplay

Coldplay is a British rock band formed in London in 1997. The group includes Chris Martin on lead vocals and piano, Jonny Buckland on lead guitar, Guy Berryman on bass, and Will Champion on drums and backing vocals. Their manager, Phil Harvey, is often referred to as the unofficial fifth member.... read more

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Beach House

It's already been four years since they released Once Twice Melody and three years since their Become EP. I hope they have new material to release soon.

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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.

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.

His new album Hazel Eyes is set for an August 21st release, and it looks like it could be a return to form for him.

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.

Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian 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 producers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, and eventually signed with Def Jam Recordings after an audition for... 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.

Kanye West

Ye, born Kanye Omari West on 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... read more

Immi

Immi, born January 26, 1983, is a Japanese singer and songwriter. Immi originally debuted in 2001 as a pop singer under her real name, Mayu Nakazawa. She was signed to Universal Music Japan but was later dropped by the label.

In 2011, Immi and Jetbikini formed the electronic duo Tacomimi.... read more

She needs to go solo again. She just released a song last year. Spiral is turning 16 years old.

f(x)

f(x) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group officially debuted in 2009 with the single LA chA TA and became known for its experimental and electronic music style. f(x) originally had five members and gained international popularity for its innovative approach to K-pop.

Same as Girls' Generation. They also haven't released anything in 10 years and haven't released an album in 11 years.

Ami Suzuki

Suzuki Ami (born February 9, 1980) is a Japanese singer, DJ, and actress. She attended Ayase Nishi High School in Kanagawa and later transferred to Meguro Nihon University High School in Tokyo.

She released her first album, SA, on March 25, 1999, which became her best-selling album. During the... read more

Supreme Show is turning 18 in November. She should release something.

Angele

The Wanted

The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band originally 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 died in March 2022 after battling brain cancer.

The Vamps

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

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Symphony X

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