The awakening from Sanremo: from Moz to Styles, the upcoming albums
From Morrissey’s angular romanticism with “Make-up is a lie” to the cosmic and experimental trajectories of Flying Lotus with “Big mama”, through Harry Styles’ dance pop with “Kiss all the time. Disco, occasionally” up to the collective and supportive spirit of “Help (2)”, the project that brings together Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Damon Albarn, Fontaines DC and many others under a single idea of musical communities. Here are the most anticipated record releases this week.
Harry Styles – “Kiss all the time. Disco, occasionally”
Harry Styles’ is one of the most anticipated returns of 2026. The former One Direction releases his new album “Kiss al the time. Disco, occasionally” four years after the previous “Harry’s house”, opening a new creative phase in his career. The album is the fourth solo album by the British singer-songwriter, called to confirm himself after the successes of the previous three. Preceded by the single “Aperture”, the album contains twelve songs born once again from the collaboration with Kid Harpoon, Styles’ right-hand man since the beginning of his solo career (as well as producer of one of the biggest pop hits of recent years, “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus). “Kiss all the time. Disco, occasionally” arrives at a time of great transformation for Styles, who has been on a long hiatus since his world tour, reflecting on anti-fame and personal evolution.
Flying Lotus – “Big mama”
Flying Lotus, stage name of Steven Ellison, is one of the most influential and innovative figures in contemporary electronics for several reasons. Since his early works, such as the albums “Los Angeles” (2008) and “Cosmogramma” (2010), he has combined experimental electronica, hip-hop beats, jazz, psychedelia and ambient, creating a distinctive and often highly imitated sonic language, helping to expand the boundaries of electronic music beyond traditional styles, influencing generations of producers and musicians with his free, unconventional and hyper-textual approach to arrangements and production. “Big Mama”, his latest project, is a seven-track EP released on the Brainfeeder label: it is the first time that the artist releases his own project directly for the label he founded. The musician described the mini-album as an “experimental, maximalist, hyper-fast explosion of electronic energy” project. The EP was born during a period spent in New Zealand, while Ellison was also working on his first film as director (“Ash”). The sound was built piece by piece, often with just 10-15 second clips a day, then stitched together to give a continuous and unpredictable flow effect. The release will also be accompanied by a short/film connected to the project, a visual element that enriches the listening experience.
Morrissey – “Make‑Up Is a Lie”
After months of silence and postponements, Morrissey returns with “Make-Up Is a Lie”. It is the fourteenth solo album for the English artist and his first work in over five years, after “I am not a dog on a chain”. The project also marks the change of record label, from Bmg to Sire/Warner Records. The title suggests an invitation to the truth, without tricks. The album reunites Morrissey with producer Joe Chiccarelli (The Strokes, The White Stripes, Weezer, My Morning Jacket) and contains twelve songs. Of the pieces that will make up the setlist, the first extract released by the English singer-songwriter is the title track. An introduction to the album as a whole, said to “feature provocative lyrics and unpredictable instrumentation”.
Various Artists – “Help(2)”
Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Blur, Fontaines DC, Depeche Mode, The Last Dinner Party, Cameron Winter, King Krule, Wet Leg, Anna Calvi, Bat For Lashes, Olivia Rodrigo: these are just some of the artists and bands that the War Child Records label managed to bring together for the album “Help(2)”, created to support children living in war contexts. The album, which will be released on March 6, is inspired by the historic “Help” of 1995: on that occasion bands and artists such as Paul McCartney, Blur, Oasis, Radiohead, The Stone Roses, Manic Street Preachers, Portishead, Massive Attack, The Charlatans and The Chemical Brothers came together to record songs in support of War Child’s mission, committed to providing vital aid to children affected by conflicts around the world.
