Get ready, fans: Madison Beer is officially dropping her highly anticipated next studio album, Locket, on January 16, 2026, via RCA Records UK. The announcement confirms the arrival of a new era from the two-time GRAMMY-nominated and platinum-selling artist, who wrote and co-produced the entire record herself.
The album title, Locket, was a creative compass for Beer from the start of the writing process. "After writing the album it feels like each song lives within this metaphorical locket for safe keeping," Beer shares. "Each album feels like an era and once the albums are out in the world the chapter for me, usually with what I wrote about, is closed." True to its name, the record is poised to be a mosaic of past memories and experiences, showcasing Beer's growth as a writer, producer, and vocalist with some of the most dynamic songs of her career.
Locket features the incendiary pop tracks Beer has released this year, including the fan-favorite "yes baby" and her fastest-ever song to enter Top 40 radio, "bittersweet." Both tracks hint at the pop soundscapes and deeply personal narratives to come.
The news follows the recent debut of the cinematic music video for "bittersweet," which Beer penned and co-directed with Iris Kim. The video offers a fresh perspective on heartbreak, starring The Summer I Turned Pretty's Sean Kaufman as her on-screen ex. Instead of tears, a full-scale parade and fireworks erupt to celebrate Beer's newfound freedom, perfectly capturing the song's energy.
The track’s success was amplified by Beer's showstopping performance at the iconic annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City last week. Her appearance led to her rocketing to the #1 trending person on Twitter worldwide, underscoring her status as a global creative force. With the release date set, all eyes are now on January 16th to see what memories and moments Madison Beer has enclosed in her musical Locket.
