Top Fall 2026 Album Releases to Look Forward To: Carly Rae Jepsen and Tinashe
Though summer is coming to a close, there’s an abundance of musical offerings for fans to look forward to this autumn.
This season’s lineup features a mix of anticipated returns, pivotal career milestones, heartfelt farewells, and thoughtfully crafted projects, ensuring there’s something for every listener.
Carly Rae Jepsen, Orville Peck, Tinashe, and Leon Bridges are just a few of the artists sharing exciting new sounds, while iconic acts like Soft Cell and Wynonna Judd promise to take us on some of their most introspective journeys yet.
Below, Us highlights the must-listen releases this fall.
Carly Rae Jepsen
Ten years after the success of her critically acclaimed Emotion album — and three years since her last project, The Loveliest Time — fans are in for a delight. The double LP Day and Night is set for release on September 18, featuring 12 soulful, acoustic tracks and an equal number of vibrant dance-pop anthems.
Miley Cyrus
Bass Persuades (September 18) marks a new chapter for the “Flowers” artist, who has switched record labels and dropped her last name on social media leading up to its release. “Music embraces us fully. We feel it, sing it, sometimes dance to it, we express it and move forward,” she stated regarding the album title.
Orville Peck
Mule (September 18) narrates the masked artist’s relentless pursuit of sobriety following a heartbreaking breakup and a near-fatal overdose in 2023. “I wanted to authentically communicate the concept, steering clear of any fluff or gloss,” he shared with Rolling Stone, which hails the album — his fourth — as his best work to date.
Riley Green
Riley Green, an eclectic artist, actor from Marshals, and soon-to-be coach on The Voice, promises that That’s Just Me (September 18) encompasses a diverse range of sounds. “I was raised on a mix of music, from Tim McGraw to Tupac, Merle Haggard to Sublime,” he shared on CBS Mornings.
Becky Hill
The Voice U.K. alum is due for a breakthrough in the U.S., and Rebecca (September 25) may just be the turning point. “This album has a lot to say,” she shared with NME. Hill has cited influences from Blur and The Prodigy, teasing topics that range from celebrity culture to self-reflection.
Leon Bridges
The soulful artist continues the uplifting spirit of his debut album Coming Home with his fifth record, Happiness Anytime (September 25). “I want this album to resonate and linger in people’s hearts,” he expressed in a statement. “My mission is to bring light.”
Soft Cell
Danceteria (September 25) will serve as the final album for the iconic duo known for “Tainted Love.” Vocalist Marc Almond and songwriter Dave Ball have collaborated since the 1970s, and Almond revealed that he wanted to create this record as a tribute to Ball, who finished the 14-track album before his passing at 66 in 2025.
Tinashe
Don’t let the name fool you; Tinashe’s forthcoming album, Popstar (September 25), is far more than just a pop record. Riding high from her viral hits “Nasty” and “No Broke Boys” in 2024, she hinted that the album will explore both R&B and EDM influences. “It’s forward-thinking, it’s groundbreaking,” she told The Hollywood Reporter.
Miranda Lambert
Following her collaboration on the chart-topping hit “Choosin’ Texas” with Ella Langley, Lambert is set to release Crisco (October 2), an exciting intersection of country and disco sound. “[I] achieved something that is fun and true to who I am,” she shared.
Victoria Monét
The 2024 Grammy winner for Best New Artist is confident she won’t face a sophomore slump with her upcoming release, Frequency of Love (October 2). Her mantra? “Proceed with faith, bravery, and assurance, knowing that everything I’ve done was meant to be,” she remarked to The Talks.
Wynonna
The country icon is releasing what she calls her “most heartfelt and impactful work to date,” The Hard Truth (October 2), a reflection influenced by the passing of her mother, Naomi Judd, in 2022: “I have spent my career expressing heartbreak, healing, faith, and resilience, but I have never crafted a record like this.”
Jack Blocker
The American Idol season 22 finalist is expanding his 2023 outlaw country single “Big Jefe” into a full-length concept album titled Big Jefe (November 6), influenced partly by his idol Willie Nelson‘s 1975 album Red Headed Stranger. “While creating a few songs, I discovered a strong connection to it, embracing life on the road, learning from mistakes, and the adventures of romance that are often above my reach,” Blocker noted.
