Music Albums
Further album releases slated for early 2026
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Complementing the previously announced early 2026 albums from artists like Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Megadeth, and others, new highlights include hip-hop from A$AP Rocky and Drake, R&B from Ari Lennox and Ella Mai, and more from alternative, pop, and rock acts—promising continued momentum into the new year across diverse genres.
Jazz Journal has compiled a selection of new jazz albums offered for review in November and December 2025, spanning artists from A to B. Highlights include debut efforts, tributes, and personal reflections across various styles. Aleph Aguiar's Sugar On My Blackbeans stands out as the editor's pick.
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Paste magazine has refreshed its ranking of the 50 best new wave albums from the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting influential records in the genre. The list, selected by the publication's music writers and editors, spans post-punk overlaps to synth-driven pop. It underscores new wave's role in bridging punk and mainstream music.