On February 20, 2026, New Music Friday features notable album debuts from former Little Mix member Leigh-Anne and actress Hilary Duff, alongside singles from Lana Del Rey and others. Leigh-Anne's first solo full-length arrives as an independent artist, while Duff returns with her sixth studio album tied to a tour. The releases span pop, rock, and R&B across multiple artists.
New Music Friday on February 20, 2026, brings a diverse slate of singles, albums, and home entertainment. Leigh-Anne, known from Little Mix, releases her debut solo album My Ego Told Me To, her first full-length as an independent artist. She describes it as fulfilling her vision: "everything that has been in my heart, everything I’ve wanted to do, I’m doing now. It feels like freedom. It feels right."
Hilary Duff launches her sixth studio album luck... or something, following her 2015 project. The album includes singles "Mature" and "Roommates" and features re-recorded versions of hits like "Wake Up" and "With Love." It coincides with her global Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour, hitting UK arenas in September. Limited edition variants and an exclusive vinyl (mine) are set for Record Store Day 2026 on April 18.
Other albums include Mumford & Sons' sixth project Prizefighter, with collaborations from Gracie Abrams, Hozier, Gigi Perez, and Chris Stapleton, building on their 2025 chart-topper Rushmere. YUNGBLUD expands his IDOLS era with IDOLS II, adding six tracks including "Suburban Requiem," after a GRAMMY win for Best Rock Performance. Moby's 23rd album Future Quiet is predominantly instrumental, featuring Jacob Lusk, serpentwithfeet, India Carney, and Elise Serenelle. U2 surprises with the EP Days of Ash, including Ed Sheeran and Jacknife Lee. Baby Keem drops Ca$ino, while Mimi Webb updates Confessions to Confessions: An Unexpected Turn of Events with "Ends in Y."
Singles highlight Lana Del Rey's "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter," her first since "Bluebird" in May 2025. Foo Fighters release "Your Favorite Toy," title track for their April 24 album. Calum Scott and Aitch collaborate on "Unsteady," with Scott noting the organic start via Aitch's sister. Grian Chatten, Antony Genn, and Martin Slattery contribute "Puppet" to the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man soundtrack, due March 6. Chatten comments: "As I was working with Ant and Martin on writing these tracks, I had the joy of watching and rewatching the scenes... It was a bit of a balancing act."
SZA's "Save The Day" ties to the Pixar film Hoppers, Jorja Smith drops "Don't Leave," and Jessie Ware previews Superbloom with "Ride." DVD releases include And Just Like That - Season 3, Dexter: Resurrection - Season 1, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 3.
