Normani — New Album Release: Summer 2022

At the 2021 Soul Train Awards on Nov. 28, Normani hinted that her debut album [5] as a solo artist is on the way, and there might even be a tour. "I wanna tell you that summer is gonna be lit," she said. "I'm ready to perform, I miss performing."

Megan Thee Stallion — New Album Release: 2022

We've been waiting three years for Megan Thee Stallion to surprise us with new music, and it looks like 2022 is finally our year. Following her Something For Thee Hotties [6] mixtape, released on Oct. 29, Stallion hinted that her new album isn't far behind. "I felt like I was rushing trying to put out projects because I feel like I always got to feed the Hotties," she told Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe [7] that same day. "So right now how I'm writing, I'm really taking my time. This is the most songs that I've ever recorded . . . y'all should be prepared for next year."

Cardi B — New Album Release: TBA

It's been almost four years since Cardi B released her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, but new music is definitely in the works. On Oct. 28, a Cardi B fan account shared a soundless video [8] of several music executives giving the "WAP" singer's new music a listen, and we can't wait to hear what she's been working on.

SZA — New Album Release: TBA

SZA fans are hungry for a follow-up album after her 2017 release, Ctrl, and she's been hard at work — clocking 12-hour days in the studio — to give fans what they've been asking for. "I'm different, so how could [my music] not be different?," she told POPSUGAR in March. "So much of me is in my music, it's literally verbatim whatever's on my mind, and I see the world way differently than I did [before] . . . "I'm just trying to have fun and really let my heart speak and get out of my head."

Rosalía — New Album Release: 2022

Rosalía's third studio album is on its way in 2022, and the singer already shared a 17-second YouTube clip teasing a song called Motomami [9], presumably the album's title track.

Kid Cudi — New Album Release: 2022

During a performance in California at the 2021 Rolling Loud festival, Kid Cudi revealed that he plans to release two albums in 2022 beginning with Entergalactic, the soundtrack to his upcoming, animated Netflix show. "I have Entergalactic coming in the summer, but I wanna drop another album before that," he told the audience [10]. "And I got some tasty surprises, and I'm really excited about all this new sh*t, all this new music, to give to you guys."

Ari Lennox — New Album Release: TBA

Ari Lennox released her debut album, Shea Butter Baby in 2019, leaving fans eager for a new release. But, in a series of since-deleted tweets, the "Up Late" singer explained that she won't be releasing any new projects until it "feels right." Will 2022 be that year? We can only hope.

Machine Gun Kelly — New Album Release: 2022

Two years after the release of Tickets to My Downfall, Machine Gun Kelly plans to follow up with his sixth studio album, Born With Horns, made in collaboration with Blink-182's Travis Barker. Packed with songs like "Papercuts," the new album will be "darker [11]" and "more heavy" than Kelly's previous work and will address his struggles with fame over the years.

Khalid — New Album Release: 2022

Originally scheduled to drop in fall 2021, Khalid's third studio album, Everything Is Changing is taking longer than expected to arrive, but good things take time. On July 21, he dropped "New Normal," his first single from the album, which was inspired by "the pandemic [12] and the emotional toll that quarantine took on me and my friends," according to Billboard.

"Everything Is Changing as an album really takes that a step further with all of the songs centreing around trying to find a purpose and a sense of self in a world where everything is digitally connected but emotionally disconnected," he said. "As we all come out of quarantine and venture more into the world and try to reconnect with people we haven't seen in over a year, I hope the messages explored within the album open up conversations and allow people to access their feelings in a new way."

Beyoncé — New Album Release: TBA

Beyoncé has kept us on our toes over the past five years, and our patience is finally being rewarded. While we've been playing "Be Alive" on repeat, Beyoncé has been working on her seventh studio album [13], her first major release since Lemonade in 2016. "With all the isolation and injustice over the past year, I think we are all ready to escape, travel, love, and laugh again," she told Harper's Bazaar on Aug. 10. "I feel a renaissance emerging, and I want to be part of nurturing that escape in any way possible. I've been in the studio for a year and a half."

Rihanna — New Album Release: TBA

We may not know when Rihanna [14] plans to release her long-anticipated ninth studio album, but we do know that the "Love on the Brain" singer is shaking it up with a new reggae sound and some "experimental" twists. "I like to look at it as a reggae-inspired or reggae-infused album," Rihanna [15] said in a 2019 interview with Vogue [16]. "It's not going to be typical of what you know as reggae. But you're going to feel the elements in all of the tracks."

In an interview promoting her Savage x Fenty show [17] in September, she added, "You're not gonna expect what you hear. Just put that in your mind. Whatever you know of Rihanna is not gonna be what you hear. I'm really experimenting and music is like fashion: you should be able to play. I should be able to wear whatever I want and I treat music the same way."

Frank Ocean — New Album Release: TBA

Four long years after the release of his second studio album, Blonde, Frank Ocean — and maybe even his green baby from the Met Gala [18] — is returning in 2023 to headline at Coachella, which might mean there's new music in store. Given the "Pink + White" singer's unpredictability when it comes to album releases, we can't be sure he plans to release new music in 2022 but we're keeping our fingers crossed.

iKON — New Album Release: TBA

K-pop group iKON is currently on a break following the band's appearance on South Korea's Kingdom: Legendary War music competition, but the six-piece hip-hop group is already planning to release their next album [19], according to singer, Jinhwan Kim. "[I want] to make good music that meets fans' expectations," he said in an interview with Marie Claire Korea. "I feel impatient because I don't want them to wait too long." Finger crossed we won't!

Avril Lavigne — New Album Release: TBA

On Nov. 10, Avril Lavigne [20] released her new single "Bite Me," which has fans hoping a new album is in the works. Since her TikTok comeback with Tony Hawk [21] on June 21, we've been keeping our eyes open for anything new from the "Sk8er Boi" singer, and something tells us it's coming soon.

The Weeknd — New Album Release: 2022

During an episode of Apple Music's Memento Mori on Oct. 4, The Weeknd revealed that his new album, The Dawn, is complete [22]. "Only thing missing is a couple of characters that are key to the narrative," he said. "Some people that are near and dear to me, some people that inspired my life as a child . . . and some that inspire me now." The "Save Your Tears" singer added that fans can expect new music videos and "exciting features" related to the album in the months leading up to its release.

Brockhampton — New Album Release: 2022

Brockhampton fans were overwhelmed with a mix of emotions when singer Kevin Abstract revealed in a tweet [23] on March 31 that the band would be releasing their final two albums in 2022. Following the release of their penultimate album, Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine on April 9, Abstract explained that the band's final project is delayed until sometime in 2022. "Pushing the album back to see how these new members we're scouting make it thru tryouts," he wrote.

Saweetie — New Album Release: 2022

Pretty B*tch Music is Saweetie's upcoming studio album about the importance of showing women "being about their business [24]," exuding confidence, being sexy, and having fun. The album will feature tracks like "Tap In," "Back to the Streets" featuring Jhené Aiko [25], "Best Friend" featuring Doja Cat, and "Fast (Motion)."

Arctic Monkeys — New Album Release: Summer 2022

Nearly three years after they released Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, the Arctic Monkeys are back with a new album that's expected to make its debut ahead of their summer 2022 tour [26]. On Nov. 12, drummer Matt Helders went on the UK's 5 Live Breakfast and confirmed that the album is "pretty much" done.

"It was a bit disjointed how we had to do it, and there are bits to finish off, but yeah, it's all in the works," he explained, referring to complications caused by the pandemic. "[Our albums] always kind of pick up where the other one left off in a way. [The new sound] makes sense when you think about it in the context of the last record. But we always do try and do something a bit different."

The Lumineers — New Album Release: Jan. 14, 2022

In September, The Lumineers announced that they'll be releasing their fourth studio album, Brightside, on Jan. 14, 2022. "It's like a 15-year-old's fever dream, an American love story in all its glory and heartbreak. The last couple left, on the run from something and all alone," singer-guitarist Wesley Schultz said of the album's title track [27]. According to Spin, it will be the band's "most joyous and spontaneous piece of work thus far."

The Linda Lindas — New Album Release: 2022

Made up of four middle school and high school-age friends, The Linda Lindas are slowly taking over the punk-rock scene [28], and they haven't even released their first album yet. In 2020, the band dropped a self-titled EP, but something tells us that their debut album is on its way soon.

Cordae — New Album Release: Jan. 14, 2022

Almost three years after the release of his debut album, The Lost Boy, Cordae is back with a whole new album. According to a press release, From a Birds Eye View was inspired by a life-changing trip to Africa [29], Cordae's experience enduring the loss of a friend, and his evolving journey "as an artist and a man." The album will be accompanied by a nationwide tour that begins Feb. 3 at Dallas, TX's House of Blues and extends through March.

Wallows — New Album Release: 2022

In a tweet posted on Dec. 3, alternative rock band Wallows, fronted by 13 Reasons Why [30] star Dylan Minnette, announced that they'll be releasing their sophomore album [31], Tell Me That It's Over, in 2022. The band also created a new interactive website [32] where they teased snippets of four songs from the album, and we can't wait to hear them in full once the album drops.

Bastille — New Album Release: 2022

Described as a "cinematic sci-fi saga," Bastille's upcoming album, Give Me the Future, the record will pay tribute to the tech age [33] that humanity is currently experiencing and reflect "the strangeness of living through times that can feel like science fiction." The tracklist for the album includes singles like "No Bad Days," "Distorted Light Beam," "Thelma + Louise," the title song, and even a spoken word track featuring Riz Ahmed.

Lewis Capaldi — New Album Release: 2022

Three years after the release of his debut album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, Lewis Capaldi is ready to share what he's been working on. After pushing back his tour to focus more on writing a follow-up album, Capaldi shared a letter to fans [34] in March, explaining what to expect from him in 2022.

"I'd be lying if I said I haven't been terrified about making my next album since the moment I finished Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent'," he wrote. "I've been writing loads of tunes I'm really excited about and I can't wait for you to hear them. I really want to make sure whatever I put out next is the absolute best it can be, partly for my own sanity, ['cause] I'm going to have to sing these songs every night for the next few years on tour, but ultimately for all of you who made the first album everything it was."

Post Malone — New Album Release: TBA

In July 2020, Post Malone [35] confirmed that new music is on the way [36], but whether it's dropping in 2022 is still up for debate. "I'm working on an album now," he told WSJ Magazine. "As crazy as the world is and as strong as everybody needs to be, being able to be in my house by myself and just vibe out and see where my brain takes me — this has been a perfect time to make music and to write songs about what's going on currently."

The "Circles" singer even hinted that there might be two albums on the way, and the possibility of so much new music has us refreshing Malone's Instagram daily. "I want to make an album that will uplift and show that people are not alone in their times of loneliness and worry, and that, at the end of the day, we all just need to show love to everyone on the planet and figure things out," he said. "I think we're making some incredible stuff."

Mitski — New Album Release: Feb. 4, 2021

Breaking her three-year hiatus, Mitski is back with a new album titled Laurel Hell [37] accompanied by a North American tour that kicks off at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC, on Feb. 17. In addition to her single "The Only Heartbreaker," the album will feature tracks like "Love Me More," "That's Our Lamp," and "Working For the Knife."

Kendrick Lamar — New Album Release: TBA

In August, Kendrick Lamar announced that he'll be leaving his longtime record label, Top Dawn Entertainment, and hinted that a new project is in the works [38]. "As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years," he wrote on a new website called oklama.com. "The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood. May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life's calling."

While it's unclear what the new album is called or whether it will be Lamar's final project, the rapper did confirm that his fifth album will be a reflection on his last 17 years in the music business [39]. "I spend most of my days with fleeting thoughts. Writing. Listening. And collecting old Beach cruisers," he wrote. "The morning rides keep me on a hill of silence. I go months without a phone. Love, loss, and grief have disturbed my comfort zone, but the glimmers of God speak through my music and family. While the world around me evolves, I reflect on what matters the most. The life in which my words will land next."

Dolly Parton — New Album Release: March 7, 2022

Dolly Parton has been in the business of delivering incredible music for decades, and her latest release, Run, Rose, Run, available on March 7, 2022, is no exception. The album will accompany the release of the "Jolene" singer's first novel, co-written with author James Patterson. The novel will include "heart-wrenching" lyrics from the songs [40] off of Parton's new album, which are "essential to the story," according to her website.

Set in Nashville, the book will tell the story of a young woman with a brutal secret who has set out to turn her music-making dreams into a reality. "I cannot be more excited about the release of my very first novel," Parton said. "I hope you enjoy the book and the songs as much as we've enjoyed putting it together."

Red Velvet — New Album Release: Feb. 2, 2022

South Korean girl group Red Velvet is releasing their first fully Japanese album, Bloom, on Feb. 2, and fans are already hyped for the follow-up to their freshman and sophomore albums The Red and Perfect Velvet.

Bloc Party — New Album Release: April 29, 2022

English rock band Bloc Party is adding to their discography in 2022 with a new album titled Alpha Games. Set for release in April, the album is the group's first release in six years and will feature tracks like "Day Drinker," "You Should Know the Truth," "By Any Means Necessary," and "If We Get Caught."

Blink 182 — New Album Release: June 30, 2022

Blink-182 has been rocking for decades, and they're back with their ninth studio album, Sunny Days, not to be confused with their eighth album, Nine, released in 2019. The new release will bring back the band's gritty punk-rock sound with songs like "Let's Party," "Monster in My Head," "MTV's Dead," and more.

Notably, this will be the band's first release following frontman Mark Hoppus's battle with stage four diffuse large B cell lymphoma. On Sept. 29, the singer shared an Instagram post announcing that he's cancer-free [41].

Swedish House Mafia — New Album Release: 2022

Just days after the release of The Weeknd's song "Moth to a Flame" [42] in October, Swedish House Mafia announced that their next album is "close." The album, the group's first in nine years, is also the inspiration behind their 2022 Paradise Again tour.

In an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, DJ Steve Angello said, "I think it's not too far off. We've been working away, obviously, and 'Moth to a Flame' is the third song and we're close. Once we come overseas and come see you, we should dive in. It's a whole body of work. We should dive into it and just have some fun."

Beach House — New Album Release: Feb. 18, 2022

Most well known for their 2016 hit "Space Song," dream-pop duo Beach House is almost ready to release their eighth studio album, Once Twice Melody. The double album will consist of 18 songs presented in four chapters. On Nov. 10, the duo released the first chapter, which consisted of four songs, off of disc one, following up with the second chapter, an additional four songs from disc one, on Dec. 8. The remaining 10 songs from disc two include tracks like "Masquerade," "Illusion of Forever," and "Hurts to Love."

Paramore — New Album Release: TBA

Paramore's hiatus is finally over. For the last five years since the release of their After Laughter album, the band has been taking time to enjoy some time apart as co-workers and focus more on their personal lives. But, in a newsletter to fans shared on Nov. 26, Hayley Williams revealed that the band's silent era is over [43]. "Paramore can't be 'on a break' forever now can we?" she wrote. "I love y'all . . . See you sometime next year?" So, if you'll excuse us, we'll be saving up for potential tour tickets ASAP.

Jack White — New Album Release: April 8, 2022, July 22, 2022

White Stripes frontman Jack White plans to release his fourth and fifth solo albums in 2022, beginning with Fear of the Dawn on April 8 and Entering Heaven Alive on July 22. His single "Taking Me Back" will appear on both albums, with the second featuring a stripped-down version of the song. Fear of the Dawn will also include tracks like "The White Raven," "Into the Twilight [44]," and "Hi-De-Ho," featuring Q-Tip. Entering Heaven Alive will follow up with songs like "I've Got You Surrounded (With My Love)" and "Queen of the Bees."