Lady Gaga Announces New Album ‘Mayhem’
Lady Gaga has revealed her much-anticipated seventh studio album titled ‘Mayhem’.
The announcement was made on January 27, and the album is scheduled for release on March 7. Fans can pre-order the album now. This announcement follows the recent appearance of billboards in major cities like New York City and Las Vegas, featuring the album’s name and release date.
‘Mayhem’ features 14 tracks and is executively produced by Gaga, Michael Polansky, and Andrew Watt. Notable producers working on the album include Cirkut and Gesaffelstein. Gaga has described the album as a reinvention of her early sound, incorporating a variety of musical influences while presenting a bold new artistic direction.
In a press release, Gaga explained, “The album started as me facing my fear of returning to the pop music my earliest fans loved.” She elaborated on the creative process, comparing it to “reassembling a shattered mirror; even if you can’t put the pieces back together perfectly, you can create something beautiful and whole in its own new way.”
Excitingly, Gaga plans to premiere the album’s third single along with its music video on February 2, during a commercial break at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
The singer’s last album, apart from the soundtrack for Joker 2 and the ‘Harlequin’ companion album, was ‘Love For Sale’ in 2021, a collaboration with her late friend, crooner Tony Bennett. Before that, her last solo studio album was ‘Chromatica’, released in 2020. This album received critical acclaim, with reviewers noting its catchy melodies and themes of healing.
Gaga had earlier teased the new project with the release of its dramatic lead single ‘Disease’. Although details are still emerging, she has confirmed that the track ‘Die With A Smile’ will play a significant role in the album. The artist has also discussed the concept of the album as capturing “true chaos” and exploring the struggle to find light amid darkness.
In an interview with a major music magazine, Gaga expressed her desire to create a powerful sound, stating, "There are times when it’s hard to see the light, but I think sometimes what makes inner chaos harder is when you sometimes get a glimpse of the sun." She summarized the album as a "full experience" that blends chaotic energy with dreamy moments centered on love.
In addition to her album release, Gaga has been confirmed as a headliner for Coachella 2025, joining acts like Post Malone and Green Day. Recently, she achieved a milestone by becoming the third artist ever to obtain multiple Number Ones across three different decades.
Moreover, Gaga will also perform at the LA Wildfires benefit concert, sharing the stage with artists like Billie Eilish and Stevie Nicks.
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