The most anticipated music albums of 2024 fans can’t wait for
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2023 was a major year for music across the genres as we saw massive releases from pop princesses such as Taylor Swift (her series of Taylor’s Versions) and Olivia Rodrigo (Guts); hip-hop heavy hitters such as Drake (For All the Dogs) and Nicki Minaj (Pink Friday 2); Morgan Wallen’s record-breaking One Thing at a Time becoming a global country hit; and K-pop superstars such as Seventeen (FML), BTS’ V (Layover) and New Jeans (OMG).
But safe to say, 2024 is already looking to be another great year for music. Ahead, check out what albums are dropping in 2024 for your listening pleasure.
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Ariana Grande, Eternal Sunshine
Ariana Grande may be surrounded by controversy over her contentious relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, but that hasn’t made Arianators anticipate her upcoming album any less! In an interview with Zach Sang on the title of her album, the singer credits the Jim Carrey classic film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, as a key piece of inspiration. “I think the movie is so beloved because so many people can relate to knowing that something isn’t right, but loving so much, and wanting to stay, and wanting to figure it out, and that cycle that can happen in the film…and I think it kind of fell into place that these songs had little tidbits of that theme. I just felt really inspired by it.” The record marks Grande’s return to music since her sixth studio album, Positions, which was released in 2020.
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Release date: 8 March 2024
Bleachers: Bleachers
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Jack Antonoff enjoyed an incredible past year, proving to be pop’s production king by working closely with music heavyweights Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. If you enjoyed Midnights and Chemtrails Over the Country Club, then you’re in luck because the American singer-songwrirter’s own rock band self-titled album is out! Titled Bleachers, the fourth album marks a new era for the act, with playful and dynamic songs about pop culture figures. Expect songs about Kendall Jenner, Kobe Bryant’s death and a compulsory Lana Del Rey feature.
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Release date: 8 March 2024
Beyoncé, Act 2: Renaissance
Hot off her record-breaking Renaissance world tour, Beyoncé is returning to the music industry with the upcoming release of her eighth studio album, Renaissance Act 2, in late March. Surprising everyone with two single drops on Super Bowl Sunday, her next body of work will see the pop icon take on the country genre head-on. Act 2 is the second installment of Beyoncé’s three-part trilogy that was first created during the pandemic. We’re ready to strap in our boots and ride into the sunset!
Release date: 29 March 2024
J-Hope, Hope on the Street Vol. 1
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As the main dancer in BTS, J-Hope is widely regarded as one of the best (if not, the best) dancer in the K-pop industry. Fan of seeing the star pop and lock? We have exciting news for ARMYs! J-Hope is releasing a brand new EP that delves into his deep connection with dance and his musical prowess. In a press release, the six-track record will span a “diverse array of sounds and moods”, and features collaborations with fellow bandmate Jung Kook, Benny Blanco and Korean hip-hop veterans yoonmirae and Dynamic Duo. To accompany the EP, a six-episode docuseries of the same name will also be released on Prime Video and will see J-Hope returning to his street dance roots in different cities.
Release date: 29 March 2024
Babymonster, BabyMons7er
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As YG Entertainment’s first girl group in seven years after Blackpink, all eyes are on Babymonster to fill in those massive shoes. Since their debut on 27 November with the spunky Batter Up, the girl group has shown their versatility with the release of the powerful ballad, Stuck in the Middle, in February. The self-titled album, which includes the number seven in its name, reflects the body of work being a collective effort by all seven members. Due to health reasons, Ahyeon was unable to take part in the group’s official debut and will commemorate her start with the group in the upcoming album.
Release date: 1 April 2024
Conan Gray, Found Heaven
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Known for his versatility and Gen Z pop sensibilities that gave us hits such as Maniac and Heather, Conan Gray is back with his upcoming third studio album. Titled Found Heaven, the record is preceded by singles such as Never Ending Song, Killing Me, Lonely Dancers and Alley Rose. So, if you’ve been enjoying those tunes, there’s a high chance you’ll be loving Found Heaven! Gray has also announced his North American tour this year, so let’s hope Malaysia is also on the list.
Release date: 5 April 2024
Taylor Swift, Tortured Poets Department
No one else is enjoying success quite like Taylor Swift has in the past couple of years. With Midnights sweeping the awards, the release of Taylor’s Versions, and her history-making The Eras World Tour currently happening, you would think that the Anti-Hero singer would take a break. Instead, she announced at the Grammy Awards that her newest album is dropping in April! Based on the images, fans are already loving the dark academia aesthetic. Plus, the 17 track-record includes collaborations with Post Malone and Florence + The Machine!
Release date: 19 April 2024
Dua Lipa, TBA
After making us Dance The Night Away, Dua Lipa is ready to keep the groove going with her upcoming album this year. While the release date and name of the album are under tight wraps (fans have dubbed it DL3 for now), the Houdini singer shared with T Magazine that this new album will be “more personal” and has a “more lyrical theme”. Confirming to Rolling Stone, DL3 will have 11 tracks and takes inspiration from British club culture and nights out with friends. She’s also working with Kevin Parker from Tame Impala in case you want a hint about how DL3 is potentially going to sound!
Release date: TBA
Billie Eilish, TBA
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If her hit song What Was I Made For for the Barbie soundtrack has you itching for new Billie Eilish music, you can put your pitchforks down now because an album is well upon us! In an update on 21 February on her social media, the Happier Than Ever singer captioned her post with a simple sentence that sent her fans into a frenzy: “my album is mastered.” Mastering is the final stage in music production as it preps the record for distribution. This means that while there is still no set date so far, fans can anticipate her album to arrive real soon!
Release date: TBA
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