2026 is already shaping up to be a huge year for music, and there is still plenty more to come.
The year has already delivered some incredible releases from some of pop’s biggest names! Olivia Rodrigo continued to prove why she’s one of the most important voices of her generation, Gracie Abrams further cemented her place as one of pop’s most exciting storytellers, and Hilary Duff made a long-awaited return that reminded fans why her music has remained so beloved. Harry Styles also returned with another powerful chapter with Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, while artists across genres have continued to make 2026 one of the most exciting years for new music.
But the year isn’t over.
The months ahead are packed with highly anticipated releases from some of the biggest names in pop, indie, rock, and beyond. From Charli XCX exploring a new creative era with Music, Fashion, Film and Ariana Grande’s upcoming project petal to major releases from artists like FLO, Tyla, WILLOW, The Strokes, Jorja Smith, Phoebe Bridgers, Brandon Flowers, and Weezer, there is no shortage of new music to look forward to.
Below, we’ve rounded up the upcoming album releases currently scheduled for 2026. Release dates are based on U.S. announcements and are subject to change, so be sure to check official artist and label updates for the latest information.
Keep checking back with BreathePop as we continue covering the biggest album announcements, reviews, and releases throughout the year.
- 24 July
- Alex Cameron – Late To Set
- Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film
- FLO – Therapy At The Club
- Nick Hakim – I Can See
- Pete Yorn – All The Beauty
- Punch Brothers – The Unsung Adventures Of Punch Brothers
- Robyn Hitchcock – THE CONFUSER
- Shania Twain – Little Miss Twain
- The Strokes – Reality Awaits
- Tyla – APOP*
- WILLOW – The Thread
- 31 July
- Ariana Grande – petal
- Shaboozey – The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales
- Shearwater – The New World
- The Durutti Column – Renascent
August 2026
- 7 August
- Ceremony – Tell Me Your Dream
- Citizen – Halcyon Blues
- John Carpenter – Cathedral
- Kiasmos II Reworked
- Kiwi Jr. – Blowin’ Up
- Roy Montgomery & Martha Skye – Murphy Nebular
- The Anchoress – As We Once Were
- The Mountain Goats – Days
- 14 August
- Ann Wilson & Tripsitter – Consecrated Ground
- Carly Simon – Comes In Waves
- Dent May – The Big One
- Grace Cummings – Bloodhorse!
- Hovvdy – Big World
- Johanna Samuels – Sorry Kid
- Jungle Sunshine – fata morgana
- Laura Veirs – Temple Songs
- Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekend
- Sweeping Promises – You Say I Romanticize
- The Womack Sisters – The Womack Sisters
- 21 August
- Antony Szmierek – Decoding Birdsong
- Black Marble – Life In Small Spaces
- Brandon Flowers – THRASHER
- Grace Potter – Trespasser
- Jorja Smith – What Are The Odds
- Julia Holter – Materia
- Lambchop – Punching The Clown
- Mystery Jets – A Hole To See The Sky Through
- Sam Smith – Hazel Eyes
- Squirrel Flower – Say A Prayer To The Gods Of Getting Going
- The Afghan Whigs – Soft Control
- Weezer – Weezer (The Gold Album)
- Wild Pink – Still Coming Down
- 28 August
- Alabama Shakes – I Must Be Dreaming
- Allah-Las – Sirenas
- Beartooth – Pure Ecstasy
- Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer
- Dinosaur Jr. – There Near
- Everlast – Embers To Ashes
- Interpol – This Mirror Weighs A Ton
- Jim James – Wowed Out
- LA Priest – Into The Sky
- Little Big Town – It’s A Dying Art
- Mike D 5D – Thank You (Beastie Boys member’s debut solo LP)
- Pulp – Pulp Live!
These dates are for U.S. releases and may change, so check official artist or label announcements for confirmation.
