Inhaler, Sam Fender, Drake: What albums are coming out in February?
Eva Osborne
This month, albums in an array of genres will be released, including from Irish rock band Inhaler, English singer-songwriter Sam Fender, and rapper and singer Drake.
February 7th
Inhaler
Dublin-based rock band Inhaler will release their third album 'Open Wide', produced by Kid Harpoon, on February 7th.
In December 2024, the band released 'Open Wide' as the second single from the album, following the release of 'Your House' in October 2024.
Olly Alexander
Olly Alexander, who rose to fame as the lead singer of the English pop band Years & Years, will release his album 'Polari' on the same date.
Four singles have been released in advance of the album, including 'Dizzy', 'Cupid's Bow', 'Archangel', and 'When We Kiss'.
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Tyga
On a big day for music, American rapper Tyga will also release an album on February 7th - 'NSFW'.
His eigth studio album was originally meant to be released on January 31st.
February 14th
Alessia Cara
Canadian singer and songwriter Alessia Cara will kick Valentine's Day off with the release of her fourth studio album 'Love & Hyperbole'.
Both released in 2024, 'Dead man' and '(Isn't It) Obvious' were the first two singles released from the album, with 'Slow Motion' coming out on January 24th, 2025.
Drake and PartyNextDoor
A collaborative album by Canadian rapper Drake and Canadian singer-songwriter PartyNextDoor will also be released on February 14th.
'$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' will serve as a follow-up to the artists' respective solo albums - 'For All the Dogs' and 'PartyNextDoor 4'.
The album was supposed to be released in November 2024, however it was delayed.
The Lumineers
Wrapping up a busy day in music will be American indie folk band The Lumineers, who will release their fifth studio album 'Automatic' on Valentine's Day.
Band member Wesley Schultz has said the album was recorded at the Utopia studios in Woodstock, New York, "in less than a month".
The lead single from the album, 'Same Old Song', was released simultaneously with the album's announcement on January 8th, 2025.
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February 21st
The Wombats
English indie rock band The Wombats will release their sixth studio album 'Oh! The Ocean' on February 21st.
In September 27th, the band teased a new single, 'Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want To Come', which was then released as the first single to the album.
Sam Fender
'People Watching' is the upcoming third studio album by English musician Sam Fender.
The album will be released on February 21st through Polydor Records and, according to Fender, will explore "colourful stories and observations of everyday characters living their everyday, but often extraordinary, lives".
The album's lead single, 'People Watching', was released in November 2024.
Tate McRae
McRae will release her third studio album 'So Close to What' on February 21st.
The Canadian singer has released three singles to precede the album's release: 'It's OK I'm OK', '2 Hands', and 'Sports Car'.
McRae will embark on the Miss Possessive Tour of Europe and North America throughout 2025 in support of the album.
February 27th
Mae Martin
Canadian comedian and actor Mae Martin will release their debut album 'I'm a TV' on February 27th.
Two singles have been released in advance of the album's release - 'Good Dream' and 'Stowaway'.
Martin's album will be released through Universal Music Canada and its sound has been described as indie rock.
Rebecca Black
The American singer/songwriter responsible for the viral single 'Friday', Rebecca Black, will release her album 'Salvation' on February 27th.
She released her debut album 'Let Her Burn' in 2023.
In December 2024, Black announced a 2025 tour in support of Salvation.
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