Bruno Mars has announced that he will release a new studio album titled The Romantic on 27 February 2026. He also confirmed that the first release from the album will arrive on Friday, 9 January.
Mars had previously revealed that the album was finished without providing further details. Writing on X, he had stated: “My album is done.”
First Solo Album Since 24K Magic
The Romantic follows Mars’s previous solo album, 24K Magic, released in 2016. That album produced several chart-topping singles and earned seven Grammy Awards.
Collaborative Era and Recent Projects
During the years following 24K Magic, Mars focused on collaborative projects. He formed Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak and released An Evening With Silk Sonic in 2021. The duo achieved industry recognition with “Leave the Door Open.”
Following that project, Mars released several collaborative singles with other artistes. These included “Die With a Smile” with BBLady Gaga. He also collaborated with Rosé on “APT” in late 2024.
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