It features as the second track on her upcoming album
British singer-songwriter RAYE is set to release her latest single, ‘Nightingale Lane’ this Friday (27th February), continuing the rollout of her highly anticipated second studio album.
The ‘Where Is My Husband’ singer teased her upcoming music in a YouTube Short on 23rd February, where she can be seen singing the lyrics to the song wearing a veiled headpiece and a plunge black dress, against a white backdrop.
Her next single features as the second song on her second album ‘This Music May Contain Hope’, which releases on 27th March 2026.
Fans stormed the comments section with their excitement, with one user saying: ‘Sounds like a classic already, how is this possible?’, while another added: ‘Can see her singing the bond theme tune’. (sic)
A third fan wrote: ‘Haven’t heard adults music like this in a few years. Grown folks music’, and a fourth chimed: ‘I was fortunate enough to see Raye last week in Manchester. Amazing show. Amazing performance. Incredible voice. Im nearly 61 and I’ve seen many, many concerts over the years. Ive been luck enough to see some of the greats. Trust me, this lady is up there with those greats’. (sic)
When is RAYE’s next single out?
‘Nightingale Lane’ is expected to release on Friday 27th February 2026.
Is Raye releasing a new album?
Yes! RAYE’s second album titled ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ is set to release on 27th March 2026.
During an interview on The Graham Norton Show in September 2025, the singer admitted the album wasn’t finished at the point pre-order became available. She said: “I’ve kind of given myself a rough deadline, I would like to say the first third of next year, definitely the first half of next year.”
Laughing, Graham said: “I thought it was done and you were just doing a little polishing,” to which RAYE replied: “Oh no, no. Not at all.” Fellow guest Emily Blunt asked whether she was still writing it now, and she confirmed she was: “It’s a beautiful process, but it does take time.”
In a statement from her label alongside the album details, RAYE said in January 2026: “Music is medicine, I’ve always said that. I guess I’m in the process of making medicine for myself that I can share with the world.
“I want us all to say to ourselves that it’s going to be all right, and I’m going to have faith in the seeds that I’ve planted beneath the snow. I wanted to create something that is a hug, bed or soft place for that person who needs it.”
Check out these 12 songs you didn’t know RAYE had written for other artists:
Blonde – ‘All Cried Out’ (2015)
Co-written by RAYE and released by British house duo Blonde, ‘All Cried Out’ was a hit in 2015. The song had huge success reaching the top spot in the UK Dance chart, and Number 4 in the UK Singles chart.
Charli XCX – ‘After the Afterparty’ (2016)
Released back in 2016, Charli XCX’s ‘After the Afterparty’ was a Top 40 hit for the singer, with a song that was penned by Charli along with a team of songwriters, which included RAYE. RAYE also featured on a VIP mix of the song, along with Stefflon Don and Rita Ora.
Hailee Steinfeld – ‘Capital Letters’ (2018)
Hailee Steinfeld and BloodPop released ‘Capital Letters’ in 2018. The song featured on the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack, and was written by RAYE along with a team of songwriters, which included Ellie Goulding. It has now been certified Silver in the UK.
Madison Beer – ‘Home With You’ (2018)
RAYE co-wrote Madison Beer’s third single ‘Home With You’. The song was a successful in America reaching the Number 22 in the US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard), and being certified Silver in the UK.
Beyoncé – ‘Bigger’ (2019)
RAYE co-wrote ‘Bigger’ released by Beyoncé, which featured on the singer’s 2019 album ‘The Lion King: The Gift’. It also featured in the 2020 film Black Is King. It was written at a writing camp at Beyoncé’s studio, and in 2019, RAYE tweeted: ‘Beyoncé told me I’ve written Track 1 on the new album 😭😭😭😭😭😭 it’s called Bigger . I can’t I can’t’.
Ellie Goulding – ‘Sixteen’ (2019)
Ellie Goulding released her song ‘Sixteen’, back in 2019, when it reached Number 21 in the UK. The song was written by Ellie along with RAYE and Fred Again.. and is about the “reckless days of adolescence”, according to Ellie.
Zara Larsson – ‘Last Summer’ (2021)
Zara Larsson’s 2021 album ‘Poster Girl’ featured a song written by RAYE on the Summer Edition, called ‘Last Summer’.
The song was also produced by RAYE. Although the song was not released as a single, the album was successful in the UK getting to Number 12, and spawning hits ‘Ruin My Life’ and ‘Don’t Worry Bout Me’.
Rita Ora – ‘Ask & You Shall Receive’ (2024)
Rita and RAYE go way back – RAYE performed as a support act on Rita’s 2018 tour, and also once performed ‘Girls’ at a live show in 2017 before the song was later released with Charli XCX featuring. They worked together again for Rita’s 2024 track ‘Ask & You Shall Receive’, which may appear on her upcoming fourth album, slated for release in 2026.
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