Upcoming album releases: 29/05/2026

May 29 is shaping up to be an especially packed Friday for the music industry, bringing together major releases from internationally acclaimed artists alongside long-awaited projects from musicians who have stayed away from the spotlight in recent years. The week’s biggest event is undoubtedly Devin Townsend — The Moth, a large-scale rock opera and one of the most ambitious works of the Canadian musician’s career, developed over more than a decade. The album was conceived as a full orchestral and choral production featuring the North Netherlands Orchestra and Choir, while Townsend himself has repeatedly described it as the most important project of his career. Another major release is Shinedown — EI8HT, the eighth studio album from one of the most successful modern rock bands. Significant attention is also surrounding the return of Boards of Canada with Inferno, marking the legendary electronic duo’s first major release in a long time and placing them back at the center of experimental music discussions. Among the most talked-about premieres are also Paul McCartney — The boys of Dungeon Lane, the new album from Kim Petras — Detour, the country release Willie Nelson — Dream Chaser, and Dogstar — All In Now, the latest work from Keanu Reeves’ band, which has become increasingly active again in recent years.

Beyond the headline releases, the end of May will also deliver a wide variety of notable albums across multiple genres. Fans of alternative and heavy music can look forward to new records from Monolord — Neverending, Saint Agnes — Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin, Sarcasm — Lifeforce Omnibound, The Cruel Intentions — All Hail Hypocrisy, Narnia — X, Leatherwitch — First Spell, and The Scalar Process — Agnomysticism. The rock scene will also spotlight releases such as Jared James Nichols — Louder Than Fate, Kurt Vile — Philadelphia’s been good to me, Madsen — Smile, and Acacia Avenue — Chapter V. Pop and melodic music listeners should pay attention to Freya Ridings — Mother Of Pearl, Alana Springsteen — I Hope This Helps, Latto — Big Mama, and Violet Grohl — Be Sweet To Me, marking the young artist’s arrival with original material. The Spanish-language music scene will also contribute several important releases, including Manuel Carrasco — Pueblo salvaje I, Niña Pastori — Color Fania, La La Love You — ¿Por qué me miráis así?, and the new album from duo Mau y Ricky — Ricky y Mau. Completing the lineup are releases from Kiefer Sutherland — Grey, Kip Moore — Reason To Believe, Jayler — Voices Unheard, L.E.G.A.C.Y. — Midnight Riot, and Erdve — Epigrama, making May 29 one of the most diverse release dates of the spring season.