2026 has only been around for a week and a half, but some of music‘s biggest stars have already hit the ground running.
Bruno Mars returned with “I Just Might,” the lead single for his first solo studio album in a decade, The Romantic. Due Feb. 27, the LP will consist of nine tracks, setting the stage for Mars’ upcoming Romantic stadium tour, featuring special guests Leon Thomas, Victoria Monét, RAYE and Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee. “I Just Might” dropped alongside its official music video, co-directed and co-choreographed by Mars himself.
Zach Bryan unveiled a new album, With Heaven on Top, the follow-up to 2024’s The Great American Bar Scene. The new 25-song set notably includes “Bad News,” which went viral last year due to its lyrics referencing ICE immigration raids. For more releases in Bryan’s country-focused lane, check out Luke Combs’ “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” Jason Aldean’s “Her Favorite Color,” and Eric Church’s new live rendition of “Hell Of A View.”
The Kid LAROI also shared his new LP, Before I Forget, which features collaborations with Lithe, Clara La San and Andrew Aged. Also on the pop side, Robyn debuted her latest Sexistential single, “Talk to Me.” Additional new releases include a new Mumford & Sons joint (“The Banjo Song”) and Yung Bleu’s 16-track Therapy album. Carín León and Xavi also shared a new duet titled “La Morrita.”
Some of this week’s new R&B offerings include Ari Lennox’s smooth “Twin Flame,” Jill Scott’s brass-laden “Pressha” and SAULT’s surprise Chapter 1 album. Hip-hop also delivered the goods, including A$AP Rocky’s “Punk Rocky,” IDK & Pusha T’s “Life 4 a Life” and Chief Keef’s “Harry Potter.”
This collection of new music caps off a week that saw holiday singles disappearing from the Hot 100, making way for fast-rising hits like Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” which hit No. 5 on the Jan. 10 ranking. Now that the year is properly in full swing, it’s time to cast your vote in the poll below for your favorite new song or album of the week!
