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Madonna Announces July 3 Release for 'Confessions on a Dance Floor' Sequel

other · 2026-04-16

Madonna will release new music on July 3, marking her first album of original material in seven years. The project serves as a sequel to her acclaimed 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'. She has previewed the track 'I Feel So Free' ahead of the release. DJ Stuart Price returns as producer, having previously collaborated on Madonna's tenth studio album which included hits like 'Hung Up', 'Sorry', and 'Jump'. The pop icon describes dance and celebration as spiritual practices that humanity has engaged in for thousands of years. This release comes during an era dominated by viral concert content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, as referenced by Rosalía's confessional approach to performances.

Key facts

  • Madonna releases new music on July 3
  • First album of original material in seven years
  • Sequel to 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'
  • Preview track 'I Feel So Free' available
  • DJ Stuart Price returns as producer
  • Price previously produced hits 'Hung Up', 'Sorry', 'Jump'
  • Madonna describes dance as spiritual practice
  • Release context includes viral concert era on TikTok/Instagram

Entities

Artists

  • Madonna
  • Rosalía
  • Stuart Price
  • Dua Lipa
  • The Killers
  • Jessie Ware
  • Rina Sawayama
  • Pet Shop Boys
  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Julia Garner

Institutions

  • Coachella Festival
  • The Studio
  • Variety magazine
  • Sun

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Brazil

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