21 fantastic albums out in 2023
We're excited to hear all this new music
Last updated 24th Oct 2023
In 2023 we've already had some fantastic albums from Sam Smith ('Gloria'), RAYE ('21st Century Blues'), Lewis Capaldi ('Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent'), and Niall Horan ('The Show').
We've also seen the highly anticipated 'Guts' from Olivia Rodrigo, and not one, not two, but THREE albums from Ed Sheeran, in the shape of 'Subtract', 'Autumn Variations' and a live version of 'Autumn Variations'.
Take a look through albums out in 2023:
RAYE - 'My 21st Century Blues'
Release date: Out now
RAYE released her BRIT Award-winning debut album 'My 21st Century Blues' in February 2023. The singer's album includes her massive hit 'Escapism'.
P!nk - 'Trustfall'
Release date: Out now
P!nk's ninth studio album 'Trustfall' features her hits 'Never Gonna Not Dance Again' and 'Trustfall'.
Mimi Webb
Release date: Out now
BRIT Award nominee Mimi Webb released her debut album 'Amelia' in March 2023. When she announced her album in 2022 she said: 'This album is the best version of me & I want you all to accept vulnerability without judgement while you listen to this record. This is an album about Mimi Webb but also about Amelia and I can't wait for you to meet her 🥹 Amelia is out March 3 ✨ Pre-save/order at the link in my bio 💋'. (sic)
Miley Cyrus - 'Endless Summer Vacation'
Release date: Out now
Miley Cyrus returned to music in 2023 with her song 'Flowers' which is thought to be written in response to a classic Bruno Mars song. 'Flowers' is featured on her eighth album 'Endless Summer Vacation'.
Jonas Brothers - 'The Album'
Release date: Out now
Jonas Brothers released their album 'The Album' on 14th May 2023 and it features their hit 'Waffle House'.
Ellie Goulding - 'Higher Than Heaven'
Release date: Out now
Ellie Goulding's fifth album 'Higher Than Heaven' was pushed back nearly two weeks after she revealed she had some 'exciting opportunities'. The album, which includes 12 songs has now been released.
Freya Ridings - 'Blood Orange'
Release date: Out now
Freya is known for her hits 'Castles' and 'Lost Without You', in 2023 she released her second album 'Blood Orange', which includes her single 'Weekends'.
Ed Sheeran
Release date: Out now
Ed Sheeran's sixth album is now out. In February 2023, fans of the singer started to receive yellow notebooks with the subtract symbol, Ed then shared a social media post about it, appearing to confirm the album's name.
Lewis Capaldi - 'Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent'
Release date: Out now
Lewis Capaldi has released his second album 'Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent'. The album includes his huge comeback single 'Forget Me' and his follow-up 'Pointless'.
Niall Horan
Release date: Out now
Niall Horan released his third solo album 'The Show' in June 2023.
Kim Petras - 'Feed The Beast'
Release date: Out now
Kim Petras announced the name and release date of her eagerly anticipated debut album. Titled 'Feed The Beast', the album was released on 23rd June 2023.
Post Malone - 'Austin'
Release date: Out now
Post Malone released his fifth album in July. The self-titled album is called 'Austin' and dropped on 28th July 2023.
Olivia Rodrigo
Release date: Out now
Olivia Rodrigo's second album 'Guts' was released in September. The singer opened up in an interview with us explaining how she wrote the hit song 'Vampire' which is featured on the album.
Kylie Minogue
Release date: Out now
Kylie Minogue's 16th studio album 'Tension' was released on 22nd September 2023. The follow-up to 'Disco' features 11 songs.
Ed Sheeran
Release date: Out now
Ed announced his seventh album, the first not to be named after a mathematical symbol. It is called 'Autumn Variations'. He has also announced he will be releasing a live version of this album, recorded in fans' homes, it was released in 2023.
Joel Corry - 'Another Friday Night
Release date: Out Now
Joel Corry announced he will be releasing his debut album called 'Another Friday Night' on 6th October 2023. The album features his bangers from the last few years as well as new material.
Lost Frequencies
Release date: Out Now
Lost Frequencies released his album 'All Stand Together' on 10th November 2023 and it's been a hit with fans.
Tate McRae - 'Think Later'
Release date: 8th December
Tate McRae's second album 'Think Later' will be released in December 2023, featuring her hit 'Greedy'. It will be supported by a tour in 2024.
You can hear songs by all of these amazing artists on Cool FM.
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