The year has just started, and the cycle of new releases begins again. January 2026 is shaping up to be a month of comebacks and long-awaited projects. So, pick up your calendar and mark the dates. Here are the five most anticipated albums scheduled for January 2026.
The Kid Laroi – Before I Forget (January 9)
The Kid Laroi opens the year with Before I Forget, his second studio album and the follow-up to 2023’s The First Time. Released via Columbia Records, the album features confirmed guest appearances from Lithe, Andrew Aged, and Clara La San. Production credits span an extensive list of industry heavyweights, including Omer Fedi, FnZ, Vegyn, and Billy Walsh.
Zach Bryan – With Heaven on Top (January 9)
Arriving the same day, Zach Bryan’s With Heaven on Top marks the singer-songwriter’s sixth studio album. While the tracklist remains tightly guarded, anticipation is high following Bryan’s consistent chart presence and growing mainstream reach. The announcement of the supporting With Heaven on Tour, launching in March, further reinforces expectations that the album will play a central role in the country scene this year.
Madison Beer – Locket (January 16)
Madison Beer returns with Locket, her third studio album and first full-length release since 2023’s Silence Between Songs. Issued through Epic Records and Sing It Loud, the album represents a stylistic pivot back toward dance-pop while retaining the emotional clarity that has defined her recent work. The project is led by three singles—“Make You Mine,” “Yes Baby,” and “Bittersweet”—the latter marking Beer’s first-ever entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
A$AP Rocky – Don’t Be Dumb (January 16)
One of the most anticipated comebacks of the decade, A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb ends an eight-year gap since 2018’s Testing. Released through AWGE, Polo Grounds, and RCA Records, the album boasts an all-star production lineup including Pharrell Williams, Metro Boomin, Madlib, Mike Dean, The Alchemist, and Dean Blunt. The lead single, “Punky Rocky,” released on January 5, set expectations high for an album that could redefine his legacy.
Louis Tomlinson – How Did I Get Here? (January 23)
Closing out the month, Louis Tomlinson releases How Did I Get Here?, his third studio album and a thematic shift from 2022’s Faith in the Future. Promotion began with cryptic posters appearing across major cities worldwide, fueling fan speculation. The album’s lead single, “Lemonade,” dropped in September 2025 and was voted our best release of the week.
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