15 Must-Hear Albums Arriving In March 2025: Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, JENNIE, Lucy Dacus & More

As March honors Women’s History Month, women in music continue to astound us with their unique creativity and singular releases.

Right on the first Friday of the month, Lady Gaga makes her long-awaited return with MAYHEM, while BLACKPINK K-pop star JENNIE shines solo on her debut LP, Ruby. For country lovers, Caylee Hammack will release her album and companion book, Bed of Roses, and rising singer Mackenzie Carpenter will drop Hey Country Queen.

In the following weeks, fans of Selena Gomez will rejoice with I Said I Love You First, her first collaborative project with fiancé benny blanco. Indie darlings Japanese Breakfast will revisit their gloomy roots on For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), and boygenius’ Lucy Dacus will comeback with Forever Is a Feeling. 

K-pop enthusiasts have even more to be excited about, with fresh releases from ITZY’s Yeji, LE SSERAFIM, and Red Velvet’s Seulgi. For those craving global and experimental sounds, CocoRosie and Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek promise mesmerizing sonic journeys. To close out the month, Alison Krauss & Union Station make a triumphant return with Arcadia, their first studio album in 14 years. 

With so much new music on the horizon, GRAMMY.com compiled a handy list with 15 must-hear albums arriving in March 2025.

Lady Gaga — MAYHEM

Release date: March 7

Who better to launch Women’s History Month than pop’s Mother Monster? After focusing on her acting career for the past few years, Lady Gaga is finally coming back to music with her long-awaited seventh LP, MAYHEM, set to drop on March 7.

"The album started as me facing my fear of returning to the pop music my earliest fans loved," said Gaga in a press release. She described the creative process as "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." MAYHEM is not just a nostalgic lap across her anthemic discography, but a 14-track "kaleidoscopic" reinvention that blends old and new perspectives.

A taste of this new era for the singer can be seen through her three pre-releases so far: the sleek industrious smash "Disease," the chart-topping hit "Die With a Smile" featuring Bruno Mars, and "Abracadabra," a dark dancefloor anthem like only Gaga can deliver.

JENNIE — Ruby

Release date: March 7

After bandmates ROSÉ, JISOO, and LISA’s recent solo releases, it’s time for BLACKPINK’s JENNIE to finally drop her debut studio album, Ruby. This is her first release after leaving YG Entertainment and Interscope Records in 2023 and founding her own label, OddAtelier. In partnership with Columbia Records, the LP comes out on March 7.

The 15-track collection is stacked with A-list features, from Childish Gambino and Dua Lipa to Doechii and Dominic Fike — the last two participating in previous singles "ExtraL" and "Love Hangover," respectively. Along with Oct. 2024’s hit "Mantra" and January’s "Zen," Ruby is, so far, living up to the promise of being a "sonic experience" that explores a sundry of genres and posits JENNIE as a "global force," per a press release. 

The South Korean singer will perform a string of intimate shows in commemoration of the release. The Ruby Experience kicks off in Los Angeles on March 6 and 7, heads to New York on March 10, and wraps up in Seoul on March 15. JENNIE will also make her solo debut at Coachella festival in April, playing on Sunday of both weekends.

Caylee Hammack — Bed of Roses

Release date: March 7

Georgia native Caylee Hammack is bridging music and storytelling with her upcoming country album Bed of Roses, released alongside a companion novel that details the backstories of heartbreak ballads and love songs on the album. Slated for release on March 7, the book was co-written with New York Times bestseller Carolyn Brown, and each of its chapters relate to one of the album’s 13 tracks.

"I was a child who grew up on paperback romances stolen from my aunt’s bookshelves. I envisioned each song on this album as a book initially, so writing one to pair with this project felt like a natural move," said Hammack in a press release. 

Bed of Roses is Hammack’s sophomore album, following her 2020 debut If It Wasn’t For You. Through the album’s title track and recent single "How Long," the singer conveys soul, '70s twang, and red-dirt rock melodies into captivating tales.

Mackenzie Carpenter — Hey Country Queen

Release date: March 7

Rising country star Mackenzie Carpenter will start off the month with her anticipated debut LP, Hey Country Queen. "This album has been a long time coming, and I’m so excited to finally share these songs with you. I’ve lived with them for years, and now it’s time to set them free," she shared.

Co-penning all 13 tracks in the project, Carpenter "gives fans a deeper view of her multidimensional talents while paying homage to the beloved Country Queens that paved the way for her." The record captures themes of girlhood and love — like the single "Dozen Red Flags," a flirty, cheeky track about falling for the wrong guy. "The song covers a little heartbreak, a lot of lessons and a fun debrief with your girls," she added.

The album arrives after an exciting 2024 for Carpenter. She released catchy hits "Sound Of A Heartbreak," "Only Girl," and "Boots On" — all of which are included in the new album — and has since poised herself as one of 2025’s most promising artists.

ASTROPICAL (BOMBA ESTÉREO X RAWAYANA) — ASTROPICAL

Release date: March 7

ASTROPICAL is exactly what it sounds like: a mixture of astrology with tropical sounds. Formed by Colombian duo Bomba Estéreo (Li Saumet and José Castillo) along with Beto Montenegro and Andrés 'Fofo’ Story of Venezuelan band Rawayana, the supergroup is set to release their namesake debut album on March 7.

Each of the 12 songs in the LP is associated with an astrological sign — a subject that brought the two acts together when they first decided to collaborate. "Astrology has always been present in Latin American culture," said Beto Montenegro in a statement. "Since we were recording in the Colombian tropics, ASTROPICAL sounded like the perfect name." Saumet added that the release embodies an energy that needed to materialize. "This is a very important time on a political, cultural, and environmental level," she said. "We need melodies and lyrics such as these ones as a way of shepherding the moment."

To spread their word, in March ASTROPICAL will play at the Vive Latino festival in Mexico City and Estéreo Picnic festival in Bogotá. A tour will follow, with further dates yet to be announced.

TOKiMONSTA — Eternal Reverie

Release date: March 7

GRAMMY-nominated artist and producer TOKiMONSTA (born Jennifer Lee) went through a hard time last year, pausing all of her work to care for her best friend before her passing. Hence, Eternal Reverie, Lee’s upcoming seventh LP, evolved from personal project to loving tribute.

Coming out on March 7, the LP can be previewed through a handful of singles: the vibrant "Switch It" featuring Cakes da Killa, the samba-driven "Corazon / Death By Disco Pt. 2," "On Sum" with Anderson .Paak and Rae Khalil, "For You," featuring Kaelin Ellis, and "Feel It" with L.A. duo grouptherapy. These songs hint at an album that is both self-reflecting and widely relatable, weaving personal themes with universal feelings.

Lee will kick off a North American tour starting May 3 in Bentonville, AR, with stops at New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and more, before closing it off on June 21 in Chicago, IL.

Read More: TOKiMONSTA On Grief & Good Music: How Eternal Reverie Pays Homage To Everlasting Friendship

Yeji — AIR

Release date: March 10

Yeji, leader of K-pop girl group ITZY, will add another exciting role to her portfolio: her first solo album, AIR, is slated to release on Mar. 10.

"Yeji has firmly established herself as a 'performance queen' — we encourage fans to witness the unique charm she will bring as a solo artist," her label, JYP Entertainment, shared in a statement. The four-track album is said to highlight her passion for dancing and singing, which she has often referred to as being as essential as air for her.

Since ITZY’s debut in 2019, the quintet has steadily grown in worldwide popularity, becoming one of JYP’s leading acts and one of the industry’s most energetic performers. 2025 marks a new chapter for them, as Yeji will be the first member to venture on a solo career — giving fans deeper insight into her artistry and individual skills.

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek — Yarın Yoksa

Release date: Mar. 14

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek are a self-described "outernational" quartet, blending global influences into their sound. Fronted by German-born, Turkish-rooted singer and bağlama player Derya Yıldırım, the band features South African drummer Helen Wells, now based in Berlin, alongside French musicians Graham Mushnik (keys) and Antonin Voyant (guitar/bass).

From this simmering pot of influences comes the band’s upcoming album, Yarın Yoksa, set to drop on Mar. 14 via Big Crown Records. The title, which translates to "If There Is No Tomorrow," reflects the album’s central themes of "deeply personal pain and collective resistance" all while longing for change, according to a press release. Out of 11 tracks, three are reimagined Anatolian folk songs, including single "Hop Bico." Other previously shared singles include "Cool Hand," "Yakamoz," "Direne Direne," and "Ceylan" hinting at some of the band’s purest music to date.

Produced by Leon Michels, Yarın Yoksa blends Anatolian music with psychedelic soul and hypnotic rock rhythms, creating a fresh and forward-thinking sound. To celebrate the release, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek will embark on a Europe and U.K. tour in March, with further dates yet to be announced.

Japanese Breakfast — For Mеlancholy Brunettes (& sad women)

Release date: Mar. 21

Following 2021’s GRAMMY-nominated Jubilee, indie pop darlings Japanese Breakfast will release their fourth studio album, For Mеlancholy Brunettes (& sad women), next month. 

For Melancholy Brunettes is the band’s first album recorded in a professional studio, and counted with co-production by Blake Mills (Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple). According to a press release, it was inspired by "the plight of Icarus and other such condemned ones" where characters are taken through "cycles of temptation, transgression, and retribution."

Comprising 10 tracks, the album marks a return to the band’s gloomier, more introspective work, as can be seen in singles "Mega Circuit" and "Orlando in Love." Frontwoman Michelle Zauner added, "I felt seduced by getting what I always wanted. I was flying too close to the sun, and I realized if I kept going I was going to die."

The release will be celebrated with a North America and Europe tour, kicking off at Coachella Music and Arts Festival in mid-April.

Selena Gomez & benny blanco — I Said I Love You First

Release date: March 21

Newly-engaged couple Selena Gomez and benny blanco announced their first collaborative project just in time for Valentine’s Day — the studio album I Said I Love You First, set to be released on March 21.

Along with the announcement, the duo shared "Scared of Loving You," an upbeat ballad that "highlights Gomez’s storytelling prowess and desire to be vulnerable," as stated on a press release. The track was written by Gomez, blanco, and renowned producer FINNEAS, who also co-produced it with blanco. Recently, the couple shared lead single "Call Me When You Break Up" with Gracie Abrams.

I Said I Love You First is a celebration of the love between Gomez and blanco, giving fans "a unique window into their relationship." The album naturally emerged as a consequence of the creative comfort they felt while working together, and narrates their entire story — before they met, falling in love, and looking towards the future.

CocoRosie — Little Death Wishes

Release date: March 28

CocoRosie have been at the forefront of daring music for two decades, and 2025 begins with yet another iteration of their unrestrained creativity. The duo, sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady, will drop their eighth LP, Little Death Wishes, on March 28.

The album aims to unearth the generational struggles of women, weaving a surreal tapestry of forgotten pop culture fragments and reframing them through CocoRosie’s singular lens. As ever, the duo transforms pain into wisdom, sisterhood into a statement, and discarded relics into something sacred — breathing new life into kitsch and cliché to uncover deeper truths.

CocoRosie kicked off the new era last year, with the release of "Least I Have You," a joyful celebration of sisterhood. They followed up with "Cut Stitch Scar" and "Yesterday," along with a European summer tour announcement and CocoRosie’s Jubilation Ball, a live hybrid-mini set scheduled to happen on the day of release at Xanadu Roller Arts in New York.

Lucy Dacus — Forever Is a Feeling

Release date: March 28

Following indie trio Boygenius’ breakout success in 2023, Lucy Dacus is turning her focus back to her solo work in 2025. Her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Forever Is a Feeling, arrives on March 28.

"I got kicked in the head with emotions," Dacus said in the press announcement about her creative process for this release. "Falling in love, falling out of love… You have to destroy things in order to create things. And I did destroy a really beautiful life. You can’t actually capture forever. But I think we feel forever in moments. I don’t know how much time I’ve spent in forever, but I know I’ve visited."

Written from 2022 to 2024, the songs in Forever Is a Feeling promise "a new frankness in Dacus’s approach to sexuality and romance," and also boast a stellar guest list, including the other two members of Boygenius, Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker, Hozier, Madison Cunningham, Blake Mills and others.

Dacus debuted several of the new tracks during her intimate "An Evening With Lucy Dacus" shows in February, along with singles "Ankles" and "Limerence." Starting April, she will kick off a 21-date tour in North America, followed by U.K. and Europe dates throughout July.

Alison Krauss & Union Station — Arcadia

Release date: March 28

March will also bring forth much-anticipated comebacks, like Alison Krauss & Union Station. The Nashville band will release their first new album in 14 years, titled Arcadia, at the tailend of the month.

Comprising ten songs that "transcend time, reveal beautiful and tragic truths, and reaffirm why the group remains one of the most influential, widely celebrated acts of the past four decades," according to a press release, Arcadia is more than just a reunion. It's an expansion of the "immaculately crafted, endlessly surprising sound that Alison Krauss & Union Station are known and loved for."

Krauss added: "The stories of the past are told in this music. It's that whole idea of 'in the good old days when times were bad.' There's so much bravery and valor and loyalty and dreaming, of family and themes of human existence that were told in a certain way when our grandparents were alive."

The band will also get back on the road with a lengthy, 75-date tour across North America featuring Jerry Douglas. Kicking off on April 17 in Louisville, KY, the Arcadia 2025 Tour will only wrap up on Sep. 28 in Hollywood, FL.

aya — hexed!

Release date: March 28

Following up her critically-acclaimed 2021 debut, im hole, British experimental artist aya will return with her second album via Hyperdub, hexed!. The record will be available in digital formats and vinyl on March 28, and blends a variety of inspirations — from SOPHIE to Slipknot.

hexed! is "about what happens when aya turns the lights on," per a press release. It confronts "the desperation and dysfunction of addiction," and unveils "internalised phobias and suppressed traumas." aya also shared on instagram that "this has been a very very hard record to make. I hope you like it."

Listeners can get a preview of the 10-track new album through its first single, "off to the ESSO" — a disarming journey through distorted, claustrophobic beats and accelerated rap lines.

Yukimi — For You

Release date: March 28

Little Dragon’s vocalist and co-founder Yukimi is gearing up to release her first solo album, For You, on March 28. "I want this music to really be a force to connect people to each other, and step away from the madness of everything on the planet right now," said the Swedish singer in a press release. "I’m excited about embarking on that journey on my own — the expression really feels pure."

Titled For You, the LP intertwines jazz, soul, and electronic pop with hip hop, roots, and psychedelia, and the lyrics "dig deeper than ever" across themes of love, loss, resilience, and feminine energy. To introduce the project, Yukimi released her debut single "Break Me Down" last year, co-written with Erik Bodin and Lianne La Havas. The collaboration was Yukimi’s first time writing and creating music with another woman, "allowing her to fully express her feminine energy in an unguarded and personal manner."

Yukimi will celebrate the release of For You with a North American tour, hitting cities like New York, Toronto, Denver, and San Diego from April through May.