2025 is officially in our rearview mirror, and now that the season of “Best Of” lists is formally closed, the only way to look is forward. While the previous year provided us with a cornucopia of exhilarating albums from some generational talent, 2026 is already gearing up to be a fruitful year of fresh releases. While most of us slowly step back into reality from extended vacations and holiday whimsy, 2026 is already planning some big releases, and it can already feel overwhelming.
Glide is proud to kick off 2026 with a list of our most anticipated releases set to come out in the following year, from exciting collaborations with experimental greats, triumphant returns from musicians who have been on hiatus, and soulful looks at the next generation of jazz greats. It is already shaping up to be a sprawling year of releases, and we have your one-stop shop for all of the latest news. Check out Glide’s selections for the 20 most anticipated releases in 2026 below, and get ready to start marking release dates on your new calendar.
Dry Cleaning – Secret Love
Release Date: January 9
After exploding onto the alt-rock scene with splendid psychedelia on their debut album, and then slowly transitioning to a more aggressive sound on their landmark 2022 sophomore effort, London’s Dry Cleaning has established a cloak of mystique around their music. The curtains are set to be pulled back for the first time since their second studio album with the release of Secret Love, set for January 9. With three twisted singles, each one touching on a different mood, it would appear Dry Cleaning is primed for another mind-altering LP to add to their collection.
Oxis – Oxis 8
Release Date: January 16
Mariane-inspired singer/songwriter/producer Oxis has been making waves with her nimble electronica for years now, and she continues her self-titled album series in 2026. Oxis 8 is set to be released on January 16 and will feature singles such as the mesmerizing “Fingerling” and the glitchy “Piranha.” The release will continue the artist’s prolific streak, arriving less than a year after Oxis 7.
Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore – Tragic Magic
Release Date: January 16
Two of the most exhilarating and experimental musicians across several genres they cover are combining forces for what is shaping up to be a beautifully honed example of innate chemistry. Harpist Mary Lattimore and left-field musician Julianna Barwick are set to release Tragic Magic on January 16 and feature seven compositions of unpredictable proportions. The two singles, the magnificent beauty of “Melted Moon” and the welcoming atmosphere of “Perpetual Adoration,” both point toward off-kilter, ambient jazz.
DJ Harrison – Electrosoul
Release Date: January 23
Modern Renaissance man, the singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist DJ Harrison, is returning to the solo spotlight with a promising LP. Electrosoul arrives two years after Harrison’s busy 2024, where we saw the release of his covers album Shades of Yesterday and a collaborative LP with Nigel Hall. Electrosoul arrives on January 23 and will feature singles like the electro-jazz bliss of “Recycled” and the calming contemporary R&B of the Yaya Bey-assisted “Stay Ready.”
Megadeth – Megadeth
Release Date: January 23
Megadeth, the beloved and long-standing metal icons, are set to break a four-year silence with the release of their self-titled LP on January 23, marking the final album in their studio story. The thrashing four-piece ked by Dave Mustaine has already released some impressive singles, proving that time only ages what it can reach, and Megadeth’s metal mountain is too tall to climb. Songs like “Let There Be Shred” and the searing “Tipping Point” point to a sharp return to form in the band’s songwriting.
The Format – Boycott Heaven
Release Date: January 23
For the first time in nearly two decades, The Format has emerged with new music. The sludgey, pop-tinted sound of The Format sounds fully intact on the singles from Boycott Heaven. Anthems like “Shot In The Dark” and ballads like “Right Where I Belong” begin to outline a sprawling effort from Nate Ruess and Sam Means, and showcase how this duo is picking up right where they left off. Boycott Heaven will be released on January 23.
Joyce Manor – I Used To Go To This Bar
Release Date: January 30
Pop punk powerhouse Joyce Manor emerges in 2026 with their first new album since 2022’s 40 Oz. to Fresno. I Used To Go to This Bar is set to be released on January 30 via Epitaph Records. The two singles, the punchy “All My Friends Are So Depressed” and the shining, melodic “Well, Whatever It Was,” hint at another infectious addition to Joyce Manor’s colorful discography.
Geologist – Can I get a Pack of Camel Lights?
Release Date: January 30
Animal Collective’s Brian Weitz, known professionally as Geologist, is gearing up to make his proper solo debut in 2026. After a collaborative project with D.S. earlier in 2025, the artist announced Can I get a Pack of Camel Lights, set to be released on January 30 via Drag City. The lone single, “Tonic,” is a hypnotic electro-avant-garde instrumental piece with complex melodies that collide with searing tones, hinting at an abstract solo debut from the established musician.
Ratboys – Singin’ to an Empty Chair
Release Date: February 6
Indie rock darlings Ratboys have been building an undeniable discography that is as vulnerable as it is experimental, and they look to continue their hot streak with their first album since 2023. Singin’ to an Empty Chair is set to be released on February 6 via New West Records and will act as the proper follow-up to their seminal LP The Window. Singles like the explosively twangy “What’s Right?” and sleek “Anywhere” hint at a return to form for Ratboys.
Puscifer – Normal Isn’t
Release Date: February 6
The long-awaited return of Puscifer is inching closer, and the anticipation is thickening the air with heavy fervor. Normal Isn’t, set to be released on February 6, was recorded while the band was on tour and features 11 new tunes from the Maynard James Keenan-led collective. The two singles, “Self Evident” and “Pendulum,” are the start of what is gearing up to be an immersive addition to a colorful discography.
Jay Buchanan – Weapons of Beauty
Release Date: February 6
Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan is setting out on his own with Weapons of Beauty, the artist’s debut solo effort. The 10-song album is set to arrive on February 6, and if our lone single tells us anything, Buchanan is holding nothing back. “Caroline” is a sweeping slice of twangy balladry with sentimental poetry that soars over a cinematic arrangement.
Angel Du$t – Cold 2 The Touch
Release Date: February 13
Hardcore punk is in the midst of a renaissance right now, and some of its brightest stars combine forces through Angel Du$t. The contemporary punk supergroup features members from Turnstile, American Nightmare, and Trapped Under Ice. Their new album, Cold 2 The Touch, arrives on February 13 and features singles like the warping “DU$T” and the blistering title track. This release will mark the band’s first album since 2023.
The Olympians – In Search of a Revival
Release Date: February 13
For the first time in 10 years, a collection of soulful orchestrations by instrumental group The Olympians is being released, and anticipation is reaching new heights every day. In Search of a Revival is set to be released on February 13 via Daptone Records and will mark the first release from the Toby Pazner-led group since their 2016 self-titled LP. With two stunning singles out in the world, the romantic “Honey Bea” and mood-shifting “California,” The Olympians are primed to pick up right where they left off.
Nothing – a Short History of Decay
Release Date: February 27
Philadelphia’s shoegaze heroes, Nothing, have been busy. From launching their wildly successful Slide Away Festival a few years back to collaborating with bands like Full of Hell on full-lengths, the ever-maturing band has not released a solo LP since 2020’s The Great Dismal. Thankfully, 2026 will bring an end to the wait with a Short History of Decay, set for release on February 27. The two singles, the blissful acoustics of “purple strings” and the head-spinning chaos of “cannibal world,” point to another shoegaze classic from Nothing.
Gorillaz – The Mountain
Release Date: February 27
What was initially scheduled for March has now been bumped up for a February release, and even that short change in time feels like a world-changer. Fans have been awaiting the return of the beloved animated band Gorillaz, and on February 27, the wait is finally over. The collaboration-heavy The Mountain will mark the band’s first LP since 2023’s Cracker Island, and feature singles like “The God of Lying” featuring IDLES, and the freshly released “Damascus” featuring Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey.
GENA – The Pleasure Is Yours
Release Date: February 27
The duo of super-producer Karriem Riggins and soulful vocalist Liv.e is gearing up to release their debut LP under their collaborative moniker, GENA. Together, the duo has released two stunning singles that send the listener into a state of hypnosis. “Circlesz” leans toward the livelier side, with pulsing drums that nimbly dance with twinkling keys, while “HOWWEFLOW” is drenched in psychedelic Hip-hop undertones. Their anticipated LP, The Pleasure is Yours, is set to be released on February 27.
Bill Callahan – My Days of 58
Release Date: February 27
Bill Callahan is one of the most enduring and diverse songwriters in contemporary music, and his legacy gets an extension in the form of My Days of 58, the artist’s latest solo effort. The 12-song LP is set to arrive on February 27 and will mark Callahan’s first solo outing since 2024. The two singles, the heartfelt love letter that is “Lonely City,” and the violently self-aware “The Man I’m Supposed To Be,” both tell a tale of an empathetic LP from a generational songwriter.
Crooked Fingers – Swet Deth
Release Date: February 27
For the first time since 2011, Eric Bachmann returns to his storied Crooked Fingers moniker for a fresh LP. Swet Deth, the 10-song album, is set to arrive on February 27 and will feature collaborations with Matt Berninger and Sharon Van Etten. The Mac McCaughan-assisted “Cold Waves” is currently the project’s lone single and highlights the sleek, technicolor indie rock that made Bachmann such a beloved name in the scene for all these years.
Sweet Pill – Still There’s A Glow
Release Date: March 13
After exploding onto the scene with their 2022 debut LP, Philadelphia’s modern rock fusion experts Sweet Pill are finally ready for a follow-up. The band’s sophomore effort, Still There’s A Glow, arrives on March 13, and the lead single hints at another landmark LP from the young band. Currently, only one single has been released from Sweet Pill’s anticipated release, “No Control,” which highlights the band’s palpable, infectious energy and how they intertwine it with hardcore tendencies.
Droogie Otis (Madlib & Your Old Droog)
Release Date: TBD
After releasing a string of star-studded, remarkably impressive singles and rumblings of an October release date, we are all still awaiting the arrival of Droogie Otis. The collaborative project between wordsmith Your Old Droog and super-producer Madlib has been rumoured for quite some time now. After the release of songs like the jazzy posse-cut “Woodstock 2029” and the horn-driven, Killer Mike-assisted “The Edge,” it appears the official release is closer than ever.
Peter Gabriel – O\I
Just like 2023’s i/o, Gabriel is rolling out the album track by track across the year. He will release a new song on each full moon in 2026, with the plan that by the end of the year the whole album will be unveiled. Each song will get two mixes: Dark-Side Mix — mixed by Tchad Blake and Bright-Side Mix — mixed by Mark “Spike” Stent.
Release Date: TBD
