If you think 2022 was a good year with new albums from Beyoncé, The Weeknd, SZA and many more of our fav artists strap in because it looks like 2023 is going to be even better. We’ve compiled a list of albums set to come out this year that we just can’t wait to hear, and we know you’ll be buzzed for too.
Rupaul – Black Butta – Release Date: January 6th
This Friday RuPaul is set to release his 15th studio album Black Butta including 9 original tracks that are sure to make us wanna strut our stuff. The two lead singles of the album were released in early November: ‘Star Baby’ and Christmas tune ‘Show Me That You Festive’. The album follows Mamaru that came out in January last year and featured the ridiculously catchy ‘Catwalk’. There’s no doubt this will slay.
Sam Smith – Gloria – Release Date: January 27th
English singer-songwriter Sam Smith is dropping their much awaited fourth studio album Gloria at the end of this month fans will be delighted to hear. The singles ‘Love Me More’ and ‘Unholy’ featuring German singer Kim Petras released last year have already been super popular with ‘Unholy’ reaching number one in several countries and being used all over TikTok. The album consists of 13 songs as well as several features such as Koffee, Jessie Reyez, and none other than Ed Sheeran!
SG Lewis – AudioLust & HigherLove – Release Date: January 27th
On the same day as Sam Smith’s album we are blessed to be receiving dance pop king SG Lewis’ second studio album AudioLust & HigherLove. Having worked with pop royalty such as Dua Lipa, Clario and Jessie Ware we are so gassed to see what he has instore for us next. Featuring 15 funky tracks and fresh artists such as Tove Lo, Charlotte Day Wilson, Channel Tres, Ty Dolla $ign, and Lucky Daye we know that we won’t be able to stop boogieing to this LP.
Ellie Goulding – Higher Than Heaven – Release Date: February 3rd
Starting off February with style, British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding is releasing her fifth studio album Higher than Heaven. The album follows Goulding’s 2020 release Brightest Blue that reached number 1 in the UK. The 11-track album features the three singles ‘All By Myself’, ‘Let it Die’, and ‘Easy Lover’ featuring American rapper Big Sean. If the infectious pop tune ‘Easy Lover’ is anything to go by Higher Than Heavenshould be a treat.
Paramore – This Is Why – Release Date: February 10th
Everyone’s favourite pop punk band Paramore will be filling our 2023 with riotous tunes when they release their sixth studio album This Is Why in February. It’s their first album since their critically acclaimed and wildly popular After Laughter was released 6 years earlier. The album consists of 10 tracks boasting two fabulous singles: the title single ‘This Is Why’ and the punchy banger ‘The News’. Get out your hairbrush because you’re gonna wanna sing along to this album!
Caroline Polachek – Desire, I Want To Turn Into You – Release Date: February 14th
American pop diva Caroline Polachek is sure to bring us anthems in 2023 with the release of her fourth solo studio album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You releasing next month. The album will feature 12 tracks although only the titles of the singles – ‘Billions’, ‘Bunny is a Rider’, ‘Sunset’, and ‘Welcome to My Island’ – are known at the moment. Having just worked with Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens, and supported Dua Lipa on tour there’s no doubt this album will bring the campy drama.
Gorillaz – Cracker Island – Release Date: February 24th
Those cheeky mayhem-loving cartoon musicians are gearing up to share their eighth studio album Cracker Island at the end of February and we can’t wait to see what they have up their virtual sleeves. Damon Albarn of 90s Britpop band Blur is the voice and music behind the band with comic book artist Jamie Hewett providing the band’s loveable faces. The album consists of 11 tracks and features huge names such as Thundercat, Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks, Tame Impala, Bootie Brown, Bad Bunny, and Beck. The single ‘New Gold’ featuring Tame Impala and Bootie Brown is a funky delight bound to get you moving. Cracker Island promises to hold more funky gems.
Lana Del Rey – Did You Know There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – Release Date: March 10th
Ladies get ready. The ultimate glamourous romantic Lana Del Rey will be supplying us new music to soundtrack our heartbreak in March. The kitschily named Did You Know There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd will be Lana’s ninth studio album following Blue Banisters released late 2021. So far only the luscious orchestral title track has been released out of the 16 songs on the album – it already sounds like one of Lana’s most recent bests!
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation – Release Date: March 10th
Pop superstar Miley Cyrus has been keeping us on our toes since her Hannah Montana days. Now the multi-platinum selling artist is grabbing our attention with the announcement of her eight-studio album Endless Summer. Miley describes the album as a love letter to LA, the place that she calls home. The first single from the album, ‘Flowers’, will be available to stream on 13th January. With her previous album Plastic Hearts being one our all-time favs from 2020 we are over the moon to hear there’s more Miley coming our way!
Flo
Fresh new R&B girl band Flo already have a growing fanbase after releasing their popular single ‘Cardboard Box’ featured on the EP ‘The Lead’ last year. Now they have a new single out ‘Losing You’ released last month and have confirmed with Huffington Post that there will be a new album on the way in 2023. Watch this space!
Kylie Minogue
Ever since Kylie jumped on the trend and slayed the resurgence of disco with her simply titled ‘DISCO” bringing us all the vibes back in 2020 we have been gagging for more of her music. Looks like fans won’t have to wait for much longer. Kylie told the Sun last October that she was back in the studio and her next album’s sound is “super exciting”. Whatever it is we can’t wait.
Travis Scott – Utopia
Travis Scott’s follow up to his 2018 Astroworld may be just around the corner as he confirmed back in June via Instagram that he was in the studio. Titled Utopia this will be his fourth studio album. Speaking to i-D Scott revealed that he was working with new people in attempt to expand his sound. Sounds like exciting stuff to us.
The Weeknd… Rumoured
After the absolute gem of Dawn FM that The Weeknd gave us in 2022 we are greedily pleading for more, more, more. There’s a fan theory that Dawn FM is hinting to Abel’s next album perhaps being called After Lifeand the rumoured album completing a trilogy that begins with After Hours. We’re unsure of course but that would be incredible. With his world tour starting in June and ending in October it’s unlikely that we will receive a new album but a few singles or collabs wouldn’t go amiss!
Jennifer Lopez – This Is Me…Now
Following the 20th anniversary of This Is Me… Then last year J.Lo announced that she will be dropping a new album This Is Me Now. It will be the icon’s ninth studio album and also her first album since A.K.A. was released all the way back in 2014. She describes the album as an “emotional, spiritual, and psychological journey she has taken over the past two decades.” With 13 tracks we can’t wait to sink our teeth in. J.Lo we’ve missed you!
Shygirl
We’re hoping that our favourite house artist, hyperpop rapper, and ethereal princess Shygirl will present us with some more of her transcendent music this year. The artist has been pretty prolific releasing an EP in 2020, a handful of singles in 2021, and then her debut album Nymph in 2022. It’s just a hunch but please let it be true!
Words By Molly Sutherland
Header Graphics Image By Mia Washbrook
