Bruno Mars to Release First Solo Album in a Decade; Robyn and Jill Scott Also Have New Music

Bruno Mars will release his first solo album in a decade, The Romantic, on Feb. 27, and its lead single, "I Just Might," channels a 1960s Motown groove.

Robyn announced her first album since 2018, due March 27, and released two new songs, "Talk to Me" and the title track, "Sexistential." Jill Scott will issue her first studio album since 2015, To Whom This May Concern, on Feb. 13; its first single, "Beautiful People," pairs neo-soul warmth with a sisterly choir. Other recent releases include Zach Bryan’s 25-track With Heaven on Top, whose song "Say Why" mixes folky picking with horns and backup voices, and Doechii’s "Girl, Get Up." featuring SZA.

On the charts, Raye’s "Where Is My Husband!" jumped from No. 56 to No. 13 on the Hot 100 this week. In Japan, Kenshi Yonezu’s frantic "Iris Out," from the Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc soundtrack, is Billboard’s No. 1 song there this week.

Several release dates and events are already scheduled: Bruno Mars’s stadium tour begins in April; Mandy, Indiana’s second album Urgh is due Feb. 6; and the instrumental album Chambers from Aukai is due March 3. Separately, Doechii’s song "Anxiety" has Grammy nominations next month.

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