Summer 2025 is shaping up to be a season of bold reinventions and long-awaited returns. From TikTok stars stepping into the pop spotlight to genre-defying veterans reclaiming their narratives, here are five albums set to soundtrack your summer.
1. Addison Rae – Addison
Release Date: June 6, 2025
Addison Rae, the TikTok sensation turned pop artist, is set to release her debut album, Addison, on June 6. The 12-track album features singles like “Diet Pepsi,” “Aquamarine,” “High Fashion,” “Headphones On,” and “Fame Is a Gun.” Rae describes the album as introspective and optimistic, with a distinct and experimental sound shaped by collaborators Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd.
2. Manifest – Manifestival
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Emerging as a fresh voice in Turkish pop, the girl group Manifest is set to release their debut album, Manifestival, on June 13. Known for their successful singles, the group has been gaining momentum, and their first full-length album is highly anticipated by fans and critics alike.
3. Haim – I Quit
Release Date: June 20, 2025
After a five-year hiatus since their last studio album, Haim returns with I Quit, releasing on June 20. The 15-track album, produced by Danielle Haim and Rostam Batmanglij, explores themes of personal growth and change. Singles like “Relationships,” “Everybody’s Trying to Figure Me Out,” and “Down to Be Wrong” showcase the band’s evolution while retaining their signature sound.
4. Lorde – Virgin
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Lorde’s fourth studio album, Virgin, is set to release on June 27. The album delves into themes of identity and transformation, inspired by Lorde’s exploration of gender expression. Lead singles “What Was That” and “Man of the Year” have already garnered critical acclaim, with the former reaching number one in New Zealand.
5. Kesha – Period
Release Date: July 4, 2025
Kesha’s sixth studio album, Period, marks her first release under her own label, Kesha Records. Set to drop on July 4, the album features singles like “Joyride,” “Delusional,” “Yippee-Ki-Yay” (featuring T-Pain), and “Boy Crazy.” Described as a high-energy hyperpop anthem, “Boy Crazy” showcases Kesha’s return to her bold and unapologetic roots.
Which album are you most excited for this summer? Let us know in the comments!
