September 2026 is set to become one of the busiest months for the global music industry: the release schedule packs in dance hits, sensual British indie ballads, and anniversary reissues of cult records. Some albums are already available for streaming and actively building their audience, while others are gearing up for their premiere in the coming weeks. September 18 is becoming the focal point, with several major drops landing on that day, and September 25 adds yet another big studio project to the list.
Miley — A New Era Without a Surname
The most anticipated event of the month is Miley Cyrus's anniversary tenth studio album, scheduled for release on September 18. Crucially, the record is coming out under a new positioning: the artist has dropped her surname and changed her image — her stage name is now simply Miley. The singer has already released the eponymous single, which suggests the album will be driving and dance-oriented. In this way, the release is not just a new disc, but a marker of a creative and public-image shift for one of the most recognizable pop stars of her generation.
Carly Rae Jepsen's Double Album
The writer of the hit "Call Me Maybe," Carly Rae Jepsen, is preparing a massive double album consisting of two full parts, each the length of a standalone disc. The first part will be called Day, the second — Night; in total, the record contains 24 tracks. By the artist's design, the "daytime" songs sound lighter and more organic, while the "night" tracks lean into a more dance-oriented style. The release is also slated for September 18, making that day record-breaking in the number of major drops.
The Return of the Liverpool Rockers and beabadoobee's 'Pylon'
In September, a British rock band from Liverpool returns, preparing its first album in more than ten years: two tracks are currently available, and the release itself is scheduled for September 18. On the same day, the fourth studio album by Filipino-British indie-rock artist Beatrice Kristy Ilardeja Laus, known as beabadoobee, titled "Pylon," is released. Three tracks are already open for listening. The artist herself wrote: "I hope you'll listen, enjoy, cry, scream, and find your own meanings in the album Pylon when it comes out. I love you, I love the people we made this with. I love this album."
An R&B Record, a Swedish Indie Ballad, and Other Dates
A pop and R&B artist is preparing an eighth studio album of 16 singles, three of which are already available; its release is scheduled for September 25. Particular attention goes to the Swedish singer-songwriter known for the single Habits (Stay High) and dubbed "Sweden's saddest girl" for her honest, melancholic, and autobiographical lyrics. Her album "Estrus" counts 13 singles, three tracks are already available to stream, and the release date is September 18.
Already on Sale: The Anniversary B'Day and Other Releases
It is worth separately noting the worldwide releases that have already come out this month. Among them is a special edition of Beyonce's cult album "B'Day," timed to the 20th anniversary of its release and featuring hits such as "Deja Vu," "Beautiful Liar," and "Upgrade U." Fans were also delighted by new records from Wisin ("La Universidad de Perreo"), Ellie Goulding ("We Know Too Much"), Paris Paloma ("The Fatal Flow"), and Rebecca Black ("Age of Exhibitionist").
Contradictory Data
There is a discrepancy in the sources regarding the title of Miley's new album. Wave's material describes the record as the anniversary tenth album, released under the artist's new name, with the eponymous single already presented, which logically points to the title "Miley." At the same time, a number of specialized outlets (sub-cult.ru, nur.kz) report that Miley Cyrus's new album is called "Bass Persuades" and is being announced alongside solo concerts at the Hollywood Bowl venue. Both versions agree on the key facts — the September 18 release date and the dance-oriented nature of the material — but they diverge on the exact title of the disc and the accompanying announcements, so this inconsistency should be kept in mind when reading.
