As the new year begins, new music is being released every day. With big names like A$AP Rocky, Bruno Mars, SZA and Doechii, 2026 is going to be a year full of new music. With albums being announced, singles being released and iconic collaborations, 2026\u2019s catalog of music spans across all kinds of genres and artists.<\/span><\/p>\n A$AP Rocky<\/b><\/p>\n A$AP Rocky released his first album since 2018, \u201cDon\u2019t Be Dumb,\u201d on Jan. 16. The album has already received high acclaim from fans and critics alike. The release follows Rocky\u2019s 2025 trial in which he was found not guilty of a felony gun assault charge he received in 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cA number of high-profile names have been linked to the album, from Metro Boomin and Madlib to Playboi Carti and Westside Gunn,\u201d Andy Bustard, writer and editor at <\/span>HipHopDX<\/span><\/a>, said. \u201cBut one of the most fascinating contributors is Tim Burton, the legendary filmmaker behind \u2018Edward Scissorhands,\u2019 \u2018Beetlejuice\u2019 and the late \u201980s\/early \u201990s Batman movies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Bruno Mars<\/b><\/p>\n Bruno Mars surprised many when he announced a new single, album and tour all in the same Instagram post. \u201cI Just Might,\u201d the single release of his new album \u201cRomantic,\u201d is very reminiscent of past Mars songs, with upbeat and groovy instrumentals. After the success of \u201cDie With a Smile,\u201d it appears as though Mars is riding the high and starting this year with a fun and upbeat song. His new album will be released Feb. 27, and his tour will begin April 10.<\/span><\/p>\n KATSEYE<\/b><\/p>\n The success of the global HYBE x GEFFEN girl group KATSEYE is undeniable. After winning their first VMA last year and now entering 2026 with two Grammy nominations, the group of six is killing it in the music world. Having just ended their first tour for their EP \u201cBeautiful Chaos,\u201d they released their new single \u201cInternet Girl\u201d on Jan. 2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cInternet Girl\u201d is about digital identity and leans into satire and self-awareness. Appropriately, KATSEYE was recently crowned TikTok\u2019s Global Artist of the Year,\u201d Sam Armstrong, writer for <\/span>udiscovermusic<\/span><\/a>, said. \u201cInternet Girl\u201d is a fan-favorite song that the girl group teased on their sold-out, first-ever North American headline tour, which recently wrapped up after 16 dates.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Doechii & SZA<\/b><\/p>\n Two days before the start of the new year, Doechii and SZA released their new song together titled \u201cgirl, get up.\u201d This R&B\/HipHop collaboration was the perfect way to enter 2026, bringing two powerful voices and artists coming together to create a well-rounded track. The two pair together very nicely from a vocal and production standpoint. I think \u201cgirl, get up\u201d is one of the best releases of the new year.<\/span><\/p>\n