Artist Teasers and Announcements

As 2025 approaches, several artists have begun to hint at new music, creating excitement among their fan bases. For instance, The Weeknd, known as Abel Tesfaye, stirred interest early in January 2024 with a social media post featuring imagery from his previous albums, concluding with a mysterious black square and a captivating question mark. This post was accompanied by the simple caption “3,” leading up to the eventual announcement of his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, set for release on January 31, 2025.

In a similar vein, Lady Gaga revealed exciting news at the end of her concert film for the Chromatica Ball. Her message, “LG7 GAGA RETURNS,” announced her seventh album, with official details released in a September Vogue interview in which she targeted a release window in February, later clarifying March 2025 for the launch.

Not all announcements have gone smoothly; Joe Jonas’s album, Music for People Who Believe in Love, originally slated for an October release, has faced delays due to his desire to add “final touches.”

Stay Updated with Billboard’s Release Calendar

As album announcements flood in and release dates shift, keeping track can become overwhelming. To aid fans, Billboard has crafted a regularly updated calendar for 2025 that includes significant album releases spanning various genres including hip-hop, pop, rock, country, and more. This calendar is organized by month and week, providing a user-friendly reference.

Key Releases by Month

January

• Jan. 3: Lil Baby – WHAM (Who Hard As Me)
• Jan. 5: Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MÁS FOTos
• Jan. 10: Ringo Starr – Look Up
• Jan. 24: FKA Twigs – Eusexua, Kane Brown – The High Road, Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy, Part 2
• Jan. 31: The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow

February

• Feb. 14: Drake & PartyNextDoor – $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, Jisoo – AMORTAGE, Neil Young – Oceanside Countryside
• Feb. 21: Tate McRae – So Close to What
• Feb. 28: G-Eazy – Helium, LISA – Alter Ego

March

• Mar. 7: Jason Isbell – Foxes in the Snow, Lady Gaga – Mayhem
• Mar. 14: LE SSERAFIM – HOT
• Mar. 21: Japanese Breakfast – For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)
• Mar. 28: Ariana Grande – Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead

Anticipated Releases Without Specific Dates

Several artists are preparing for releases in 2025, though exact dates remain unconfirmed. Notable mentions include:

• A$AP Rocky – Don’t Be Dumb
• Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness
• DJ Khaled – Aalam of God
• Ed Sheeran – Play
• Lana Del Rey – [new title to be announced]
• Megan Thee Stallion – Megan: Act III
• Summer Walker – Finally Over It