15 New Albums We Can’t Wait to Stream in 2025

A good omen for 2025, Bad Bunny kicked the year off with his new album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS on January 5. Paying homage to Puerto Rican history and culture, the critically-acclaimed 17-song project features RaiNao, a rising Puerto Rican star to watch, and others, giving the Bad Bunny sign-off to a whole new batch of artists.

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Ethel Cain’s new LP Perverts is a distinct departure from Preacher’s Daughter, the album that put her on the map. That’s the point, too. Released on January 8, Cain’s ambient new record is at times terrifying, using white noise or silence at times to induce anxiety. It’s a haunted house-style project that works. The listener is always left guessing, making this experimental and out-of-the-box project an emotional and effective addition to Cain’s portfolio.

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Balloonerism is the late Mac Miller’s second posthumous album. He recorded it from 2013 to 2014, just a few years before he passed in 2018. Miller’s estate has said that he had wanted the project released prior to his death, even commissioning an artist for the cover. It will include features from SZA and Delusional Thomas.

Out on January 17.

Eusexua marks the return of FKA Twigs, who last released the mixtape Caprisongs in 2022. With her new project, Twigs is leaning echno, which is made clear on the beat-smashing “Drums of Death,” the most recent single from the project. Two other tracks have also been released, “Perfect Stranger” and “Eusexua,” and Twigs has performed a few other songs to hungry crowds as well.

Out on January 24.

The Weeknd concludes an album trilogy with Hurry Up Tomorrow, the follow-up to After Hours and Dawn FM. Rumored to be the last project released under Abel Tesfaye’s stage name The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow could mark the end of an era. The album features collaborations with Anitta and Playboi Carti, and Tesfaye will perform at the Rose Bowl Stadium the day following the release.

Out on January 31.

After her dance floor album Chromatica never made it to the club due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been an itch to jam out to some new Lady Gaga. With her hit Bruno Mars collab, “Die With a Smile,” and the pop banger “Disease,” Mother Monster is feeding her children well. Up next? According to the “Born This Way” singer herself, her next album, with the placeholder title of LG7, is set to be released this February.

Out in February 2025.

Shygirl is beckoning everyone back to the club this winter. After releasing Club Shy and appearing on the “365” remix on Charli xcx’s Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat in 2024, the DJ has never been better positioned for a hit record. Club Shy Room 2 could be just that. Spend your Valentine’s Day at the rave, no significant others allowed.

Out on February 14.

Alessia Cara is back with her fourth album called Love & Hyperbole, returning since her last release in 2021. A fitting Valentine’s Day release, the Grammy Award for Best New Artist has released two singles from the record, “Dead Man” and “(Isn’t It) Obvious).”

Out on February 14.

McRae’s third album So Close to What has had two promising singles, “It’s OK I’m OK” and “2 Hands.” The former is the young star’s highest charting debut on the Billboard Hot 100 (also going platinum in my living room). McRae will also embark on the Miss Possessive Tour to support the album this summer.

Out on February 21.

After its lead single “Rockstar,” Lisa proves she can stand on her own. The BLACKPINK member’s new album Alter Ego serves as her first full-length solo project. The second single from the album, “New Woman” featured Rosalía and had a Max Martin producing credit, showing that Lisa is in good company.

Out on February 28.

Perhaps one of the most shocking collaborations of 2024 came from BANKS and Doechii, who teamed up on “I Hate Your Ex-Girlfriend,” the lead single from BANKS’s upcoming album Off With Her Head. The screamo-pop track spelled good things for the singer, proving she knows what—and who—is hot right now.

Out on February 28.

Michelle Zauner returns as Japanese Breakfast with For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), her first album since 2021’s Jubilee. The Crying in H Mart author will also tour in 2025 and released a wistful new single called “Orlando in Love.”

Out on March 21.

Lana Del Rey goes country this year with her album The Right Person Will Stay. The star’s tenth album, it will be her first foray into the genre, following a trend of many major artists from Beyoncé to Sabrina Carpenter. The project will be produced by Drew Erickson, Luke Laird, and Del Rey’s frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff.

Out on May 21.

In a recent cover story with Harper’s Bazaar, Miley Cyrus revealed that her upcoming project is set to be a visual album. After the mainstream success of her recent drop Endless Summer Vacation and its massive single “Flowers,” Cyrus has hype with this release. Her longtime boyfriend, Maxx Morando, will also be a collaborator.

Coming in 2025.

Aly & AJ started this year with an incredible single “What It Feels Like,” and it’s only the beginning. The duo is set to drop their album Silver Deliverer, an Americana rock project. The sisters’ fifth studio album With Love From also explored the genre, showing that the Disney duo has finally found their sweet spot.

Coming in spring 2025.