From indie sweethearts to quickly rising superstars, the next few months in music will seemingly be defined by a slew of growing names while the industry’s biggest chart-toppers take a backseat. Some cult favorites make awaited returns, and others continue on ascending career trajectories. Here are a few records to look out for this spring.
Jessie Ware – “Superbloom”
Look forward to being transported into Jessie Ware’s garden of fantasy and escapism on April 17.
Titled “Superbloom,” the project marks Ware’s first full-length studio album since 2023 and promises a new chapter in her musical exploration. Known for her soulful, old-school R&B style and more recent electronic production, Ware aims to dive deeper into dance music, trying to expand the shimmering universe she cultivated on previous releases.
The lead single, “I Could Get Used To This,” released on Jan. 23, already hinted at the album’s direction. The music video places her in a colorful garden and has her explicitly express her love and desire. Bathed in the synths and piano that take listeners back to the last century, euphoric chorus, disco beat and a moving bass line, the track pulls listeners into a romantic soundscape that feels both intimate and dancing. The song flows smoothly and glows softly, showcasing Ware’s signature balance between nostalgic groove and modernity demonstrated in this upcoming album.
Though the complete tracklist remains unrevealed, she has announced the feature of Barney Lister and Karma Kid, which makes the album even more tantalizing.
Until then, we wait — ready to step through the gates and wander into Ware’s very own Garden of Eden.
– Viney Lin
Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”
In 2022, an unassuming, stripped-down folk album about a small town in rural Vermont became an unexpected global success. “Stick Season” became 4x platinum certified in the U.S., earned over one billion Spotify streams and led to singer-songwriter, Noah Kahan, selling out stadiums on a world tour.
Now, almost four years later after the release of the first single, Kahan makes his return to music. The artist broke the news on Instagram on Jan. 28, later announcing a tour in a tear-jerking Super Bowl commercial. “The Great Divide” will be the indie-folk singer’s fourth studio album, and he has already released the title track, along with a music video that debuted at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
“The music here is my best attempt to delve deeper into the people, places and feelings that have made me who I am,” Kahan wrote in a social media post.
Kahan’s comeback on April 24 will be more than a big hit — it’s going to be a great album.
– Hannah Fox
MUNA – “Dancing On The Wall”
Get ready to dance on the walls this spring.
Indie pop band MUNA is somewhat of a cult favorite, known for their ties to queer identities and infectious pop production. They reached new peaks in 2023 when they opened for Taylor Swift on the famed Eras Tour. Now, a larger fanbase excitedly anticipates this new release.
On May 8, MUNA releases their first record since 2022, marking a full-fledged return to music. Their music has been consistently critically acclaimed and fans have already enjoyed February’s lead single “Dancing On The Wall.” The indie band has teased a record that explores life in Los Angeles through a lens of “political tension” and other millennial uncertainties.
Gearing up for relatable subject material and catchy melodies, MUNA is sure to come forth with another great album, adding to an irresistible spring soundtrack.
– Rebekah Field
Bleachers – “everyone for ten minutes”
Crank up the volume on the recently released single “you and forever” to cultivate excitement for “everyone for ten minutes,” a pop, anthemic, running-down-the-street-in-a-rom-com type of album arriving this spring.
Everyone’s favorite producer, Jack Antonoff, somehow finds sometime alongside producing for the likes of Lorde, Sabrina Carpenter, The 1975, Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift to endeavor on solo projects with his band Bleachers. If that does not give him enough credit as a songwriter and artist, you may also know him as the guitarist from the 2010’s indie band, fun., with iconic singles like “Some Nights” and “We Are Young.”
To accompany the single, Antonoff released a pining, romantic, emotional whirlwind of a music video that perfectly encapsulates the gushing love he has for his wife. It stars Antonoff running through a series of hectic situations to make it back to his real-life partner co-star, actress Margaret Qualley, who dances elegantly while waiting patiently for her lover.
Antonoff has positioned himself as the pop creator of the decade, and his latest project with Bleachers on May 22 promises a raw, profound catalog of songs.
– Jenna Forss
