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Keith Urban has revealed details of flow state, his thirteenth studio album, due for release on 12 June 2026 through Hit Red and MCA Nashville. The Australian born country star has taken an unexpected direction for the project, assembling an album largely comprised of reinterpretations of classic yacht rock songs, alongside one newly written track, ‘We Go Back', featuring Michael McDonald.

Peter Gabriel has opened the next chapter of his long, carefully evolving recording legacy, unveiling the first new song from his forthcoming album O\I. Released on Saturday, 3 January 2026, timed to coincide with the first full moon of the year, the Wolf Moon, the track Been Undone marks the beginning of another year long lunar release cycle, following the format that defined Gabriel's 2023 album I/O.

As 2026 approaches, the global music landscape is gearing up for a wave of major album releases spanning rock, pop, metal, indie and beyond. From long‑anticipated studio efforts by established acts, to fresh explorations from rising stars, the first half of the year promises some of the most eclectic offerings in recent memory. Here's a comprehensive look at the key releases set from January through April.

Converge will release their eleventh studio album Love Is Not Enough on 13 February 2026 via Deathwish and Epitaph, marking a significant moment for a band now 35 years into a career that has shaped the sound and ethos of modern heavy music.

Bon Jovi have unveiled We Made It Look Easy, a powerhouse new duet featuring British pop icon Robbie Williams, ahead of the release of Forever (Legendary Edition), a reimagined, star-studded edition of their 2024 album Forever, due 24 October.