Madonna releases the first new music from her upcoming album 'Confessions II'
'Confessions II' is a continuation of the iconic 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'
Last updated 20th Apr 2026
After Madonna finally revealed the release date for her highly-anticipated 'Confessions II' album, the singer has now released the first new music from the record. The lead single is called 'I Feel So Free', and has been in demand after being serviced to DJs and clubs ahead of its release.
Returning to the dance-pop era of her 2005 album 'Confessions of a Dance Floor', the new single transports listeners to the dance floor of an underground club, through its atmospheric beats and Madonna's distinctive voice.
What is the new song from Madonna called?
The new song is called 'I Feel So Free'.
When was it released?
It was released on Friday 17th April 2026.
What sample does it feature?
The 1989 song 'French Kiss' is sampled in Madonna's new song.
Who was it written by?
It was written by Madonna and Stuart Price, along with Marvin Burns (through the 'French Kiss' sample).
Madonna and Stuart also produced the song. Stuart is a long-time collaborator of Madonna's, having worked on the singer's 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor', and written, or re-mixed many other songs released by the artist.
Is there a music video?
No, there isn't a music video at present, however on the release date, a visualiser was released, you can watch it below.
What genre is Madonna's new song?
Over the years Madonna has released songs of all types of genres, for her latest music she's returning to dance-pop and EDM, which was the theme of her 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'.
Her new music has also been compared to that of Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love'.
What album does it feature on?
The song will feature on Madonna's upcoming album 'Confessions II', due for release on 3rd July 2026. The album is the spiritual successor to her iconic 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'.
Take a look through Madonna's amazing career:
1985
Madonna is pictured here performing on 'The Virgin Tour', her debut concert tour that she took through the US and Canada. Madonna worked with designer Maripol for her fashion through the 80s, including for the tour.
1985
Madonna performed at Live Aid, taking to the stage in Philadelphia to perform 'Into The Groove' and 'Holiday' in a multi-layered outfit.
1987
She channelled her inner Marilyn Monroe for the 'Who's That Girl World Tour', performing in the US and Canada, Japan, the UK and Europe.
1990
Madonna debuted her iconic pointy bra corset on the 'Blonde Ambition World Tour'. Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, Madonna made a statement with the item during the song 'Express Yourself'.
1993
Madonna went for a close pixie crop hairdo on her 'Girlie Show' tour, and the fashion for this tour was designed by Dolce & Gabbana with instructions from Madonna herself to look at films My Fair Lady and Cabaret for inspiration.
1998
Madonna favoured a more natural, stripped back look to promote her seventh album, 'Ray Of Light'. The music video saw her wear a denim jacket with trousers featuring a glittered belt, as clips of her singing the song were interspersed between sped up scenes from around the world. It won a GRAMMY Award as well as five MTV VMAs.
2001
She opted for a sleeker look at the film premiere for Mean Machine with her then-husband Guy Ritchie, sporting the poker-straight, feathered hairdo that's become synonymous with the early noughties.
2004
She was back to curly blonde locks for the 'Reinvention World Tour', working with designers Stella McCartney and Karl Lagerfeld among others to create the on-stage looks, including this bejewelled corset.
2008
Emulating Guns 'N Roses bassist Slash, Madonna looked fierce in black with a top hat on her 'Sticky & Sweet Tour', on which she worked once again with Stella McCartney among others.
2012
Madonna gave the cheerleading performance of her life on the 'MDNA Tour'. Working once again with Jean Paul Gaultier, the performance was split into four themes: Transgression, Prophecy, Masculine/Feminine and Redemption and, according to Madonna, showed "the journey of a soul from darkness to light".
2013
She chose a blunt black wig for the Punk-themed Met Gala, wearing an outfit by Givenchy.
2015
Madonna caught everyone's eye with her Matador performance at The BRIT Awards - and despite a blunder with the cape, she still delivered an incredible show.
2017
Once again, Madonna turned heads at the Met Gala with a camo gown by Moschino. She told Entertainment Tonight: "We knew we wanted to go with camouflage from the very start. We started with the flak jacket, and then we worked our way down. So, you know, we're ready. We're ready to go to fashion war. It's going to be a fun night."
2019
Madonna sported an eye patch for her performance at the Eurovision Song Contest, using this era to perform as her alter ego Madame X who she saw as a "spy" or "secret agent".
2022
Madonna channelled her 80s looks for this outfit in 2022, which she wore to a roller disco event at DiscoOasis at Wolman Rink in Central Park, New York.
2024
Madonna took to the stage at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro during her 'The Celebration Tour', wearing an eye-catching and colourful corset dress and long gloves made up of the colours of Brazil's flag. Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, it's certainly reminiscent of his cone bra corset from all those years ago.
2026
Madonna was brought out as a guest at Coachella 2026 by headliner Sabrina Carpenter, as the pair performed her songs 'Vogue' and 'Like A Prayer', with her lilac ensemble reported to be pulled from her "personal archives".
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