Styles, 31, revealed the album cover and release date for the 12-track project on Instagram<\/a> Thursday.<\/p>\n Styles\u2019 album was not unexpected for fans, as his 2026 return has been anticipated following a series of billboards and advertisements that appeared last week in cities like New York, Madrid and Rome that featured phrases like \u201cWe belong together\u201d and \u201cSee you very soon,\u201d per Variety<\/a>.<\/p>\n The announcement comes amid a wave of new music news from major artists across genres.<\/p>\n Former One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson is also preparing to release a single track later this month. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, K-pop supergroup BTS recently announced a new album and accompanying tour \u2014 its first in seven years \u2014 following the group\u2019s hiatus to complete mandatory military service in South Korea and pursue solo projects, as Deseret News<\/a> previously reported. It is one of the most anticipated comebacks in K-pop. <\/p>\n Hilary Duff is returning after a decadelong break from her music career, releasing her new album, \u201cLuck… or Something,\u201d on Feb. 20, as previously reported by the Deseret News<\/a>. Duff released a single track, \u201cRoommates,\u201d on Thursday in anticipation of her new album. <\/p>\n Duff\u2019s return to music after her hiatus taps into early-2000s nostalgia. <\/p>\n Country music artist Zach Bryan has already kicked off the year with a 2026 release. His album, \u201cWith Heaven on Top,\u201d debuted Jan. 9. <\/p>\n The year is already shaping up to be a busy one for the music industry. From pop and country to K-pop and alternative, here are some notable albums expected in 2026, according to Billboard<\/a>. <\/p>\n Louis Tomlinson, \u201cHow did I Get Here?\u201d \u2014 Jan. 23Lana Del Rey, \u201cStove\u201d \u2014 release date not announcedNick Jonas, \u201cSunday Best\u201d \u2014 Feb. 6Hilary Duff, \u201cLuck… or Something\u201d \u2014 Feb. 20Megan Maroney, \u201cCloud 9\u2033 \u2014 Feb. 20Mumford & Sons, \u201cPrizefighter\u201d \u2014 Feb. 20Bruno Mars, \u201cThe Romantic\u201d \u2014 Feb. 27Harry Styles, \u201cKiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally\u201d \u2014 March 6Luke Combs, \u201cThe Way I Am\u201d \u2014 March 20<\/p>\n The All-American Rejects have also teased a new album, though the band has not yet announced a title or release date. <\/p>\n Social media is abuzz with enthusiasm for new tracks from their favorite artists. Here are a few reactions from online: <\/p>\n With more album announcements expected, the 2026 release calendar is far from complete, but music fans already have many new tracks to look forward to.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BFR4KZLIQFCIPMKOQLMTJGNL4E.jpg\")
Zach Bryan performs during The Quittin Time Tour at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Aug. 10, 2024, in Atlanta. | Paul R. Giunta, Invision via the Associated Press What other albums are coming in 2026?<\/p>\n