Most exciting upcoming album releases: November 28, 2025
November 28, 2025 brings an impressive pool of releases spanning rock legends, folk metal avant-gardists, vibrant Spanish-language works, returns of cult collectives, emotional pop, and bold experimental projects. On this day, musicians from around the world present new chapters of their creative histories—from large-scale live albums and conceptual panoramas to intimate confessional records. We’ve compiled a complete overview of all the key releases this week.
Jessie J — Don’t Tease Me With a Good Time
Jessie J’s new studio album combines the singer’s powerful vocals with contemporary pop and R& B sound. The record harmoniously blends emotional ballads, dance tracks, and more minimalist, candid numbers. The album demonstrates confidence, maturity, and a new creative breath for Jessie J—it’s a cohesive, vibrant work in which she connects her emotionality with major pop production.
Maria Rodés — Lo que me pasa
Maria Rodés reveals a new personal and confessional stage of her creativity. The album is built on soft acoustic textures, traditional Spanish intonations, and her fragile yet expressive vocals. The music immerses listeners in the atmosphere of an intimate diary, where each song is a small story about experiences, doubts, and love. A delicate, warm, and incredibly honest release.
Equilibrium — Equinox
German folk metal masters offer a cinematic, powerful, and diverse release in which symphonic elements combine with aggressive metal sound and traditional motifs. The album features rich orchestrations, epic scope, and the signature balance between melody and heaviness. The new work emphasizes the maturity and scale of Equilibrium’s modern era.
Lynch Mob — Dancing With The Devil
Lynch Mob’s return is marked by dense, confident hard rock sound, centered on George Lynch’s signature guitar. The album combines groove, heavy riffs, and blues elements, preserving the atmosphere of early works but presenting it in a more mature and considered form. A strong, cohesive, and rich release emphasizing the collective’s continuous evolution.
Luz Casal — Me voy a permitir
Luz Casal presents a mature and emotionally deep record created in two complementary “acts.” The first part reveals her as a powerful interpreter, the second as a thoughtful lyricist. The arrangements are sustained in a recognizable style—from lyrical melodies to more saturated dynamic compositions. This is a reflection of the singer’s creative journey and her inner renewal.
Dream Theater — Quarantième: Live à Paris
A monumental concert release by Dream Theater, recorded at the Adidas Arena in Paris during their European tour, which featured Mike Portnoy’s return for the first time in 13 years. The recording features a large-scale program with classic compositions from different eras of the band and a live premiere of material from the album Parasomnia. The 3CD + 2 Blu-ray edition offers maximally detailed sound, including Dolby Atmos and multichannel audio.
Erik S. Björngard’s Time Tripper — Time Tripper
With their debut work, Erik S. Björngard’s Time Tripper announces itself as a project with bright melodic hard rock inspired by genre classics. The album combines energetic guitars, expressive choruses, and the aesthetics of the '70s–'80s, reimagined with modern production. The work creates a cohesive impression of a rock journey through time—stylish, nostalgic, and fresh all at once.
Starmen — Starmenized II
The Swedish collective continues their line of bright glam and melodic rock with characteristic retro sound. The album stands out with light, memorable melodies, brilliant guitar solos, and the atmosphere of '80s “classic variety.” It’s a light, festive, and driving release created for those who appreciate stylish genre nostalgia.
Blut aus Nord — Ethereal Horizons
Blut aus Nord’s new album is dark avant-garde black metal with a characteristic atmosphere of alienation and cosmic coldness. The music is built on layered sound structures, ritual measured pace, and hypnotic rhythms. Ethereal Horizons continues the collective’s line of experimental evolution, forming a unique, mesmerizing, and partly surrealistic sonic universe.
Marta Santos — Aquí no sobra nadie
The new album by Marta Santos — “Aquí no sobra nadie” — combines bright pop sounds with flamenco influences and offers the listener a mix of emotional, heartfelt songs alongside lighter, melodic tracks: the record unfolds as a harmonious journey from tenderness and lyricism to danceable lightness, showcasing Marta Santos’ maturity, sensitivity, and new creative energy — a cohesive, vibrant work in which every song finds its place.
Valiant Hearts — Hidden Realms
Emotional and atmospheric post-hardcore with an abundance of electronics and rich melodies. The album creates a sense of journey through inner experiences, connecting powerful dynamic surges with tender, almost post-rock retreats. Hidden Realms sounds cinematic, deep, and rich, emphasizing the project’s unique style.
Gigi D’Alessio — Nuje
The new album by Gigi D’Alessio blends deep melodies with modern influences, offering listeners a set of songs that explore the many faces of love, life and relationships; the record ranges from intimate ballads to emotionally charged tracks full of realism, delivering a cohesive, vibrant and authentic work in which every song feels honest, sensitive and genuinely expressive.
The Saints — Long March Through the Jazz Age
The collective’s farewell work, which became a tribute to Chris Bailey’s legacy. In the album, rock aesthetics intertwine with jazz and vintage influences, forming a warm and somewhat nostalgic sound. It’s a mature, emotionally cohesive release that feels like a beautiful, bright finale to The Saints' story.
Kensington — First Rodeo
A renewed Kensington presents an album symbolizing the restart of their creative path. The sound here is more modern and driving, yet harmonizes with the atmospheric melodicism characteristic of the band. The work demonstrates a new framing of Kensington’s emotions—energetic, rich, and considered.
Felix Raphael — DO YOU
A conceptual electronic album about self-acceptance, emotional overload, and searching for inner support. The combination of melodic house, warm synthesizers, and intimate delivery creates a cohesive emotional story. Each track is a chapter of a narrative about self-worth and personal healing.
Excide — Bastard Hymns
Expressive, sharp, and melodic post-hardcore inspired by the rawness and energy of the '90s. The album combines aggressive parts, hardcore tension, and unexpectedly catchy melodies. The work sounds modern, structured, and powerful—it’s a strong step forward for Excide.
Corpus Delicti — Liminal
The French gothic rock legend returns with a sound in which traditional dark romanticism combines with contemporary sonic solutions. Cold guitars, atmospheric lyrics, and characteristic vocal delivery create a mystical and cinematic atmosphere. The album feels like a transition between eras—simultaneously new and well familiar.
