Spotify’s Countdown Pages are updated, and here are the five projects fans are counting down the days for this week.

5. Madonna – CONFESSIONS II (Releases July 3)

Madonna is making a huge comeback recently… that is, if you ever really considered her gone. The Queen of Pop has spent decades reinventing herself, and every new era somehow manages to bring longtime fans together with an entirely new generation of listeners.

CONFESSIONS II has already pulled in over 434,000 pre-saves, proving there’s still massive excitement surrounding anything Madonna puts her name on. Whether you’ve been listening since the ‘80s or you’re just discovering her catalog, this release feels like another reminder of just how timeless her influence really is.

4. The Strokes – Reality Awaits (Releases July 24th)

New York City alt-rock legends The Strokes are currently back on the road, and fans have been loving every minute of it. The band’s live performances have reignited excitement for new music, making this one of the most anticipated rock releases of the year.

Their upcoming project has already earned more than 614,000 pre-saves, and it also marks their first full project release since 2020. After such a long wait, it’s no surprise that longtime fans are more than ready to hear what the band has been cooking up over the last several years.

3. Gracie Abrams – Daughter From Hell (Releases July 17)

Who doesn’t love Gracie Abrams?

Since breaking into the mainstream, Gracie has become one of pop’s most beloved singer-songwriters thanks to her emotional lyricism and relatable storytelling. Her upcoming album, Daughter From Hell, arrives on July 17 and has already collected more than 700,000 pre-saves.

If the early singles and fan reactions are anything to go by, listeners are expecting another deeply personal project filled with the vulnerability and honesty that made them fall in love with her music in the first place. With numbers like these before release day, this one is shaping up to be a huge moment for her career.

2. KATSEYE – WILD (EP) (Releases August 14)

KATSEYE has had an incredible year so far, and it honestly feels like they’re only getting started. The global girl group’s popularity continues to grow with every release, and their fanbase has been showing up in a big way.

Their upcoming EP, WILD, drops on August 14 and has already surpassed 722,000 pre-saves. That’s an impressive number for any artist, especially for a group that’s still building its legacy. If the momentum they’ve had this year continues, don’t be surprised if this becomes one of the biggest pop releases of the summer.

1. Ariana Grande – Petal (Releases July 31)

Ariana Grande takes the top spot by an absolutely massive margin.

After recently releasing the single “hate that i made you love me,” fans immediately started counting down the days until her next album. If that song is any indication of what’s coming, Petal already feels like it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of the year.

Set to release on July 31, the album has accumulated an incredible 2.52 million pre-saves on Spotify. That’s more than double the total of the No. 2 spot, which is honestly mind-blowing. Those kinds of numbers don’t happen by accident. They happen when an artist has built years of trust with their audience, and Ariana’s fans have once again shown just how loyal they are.

Final Thoughts

Looking at this week’s rankings, one thing becomes pretty clear: music fans aren’t just excited about one genre or one generation.

You’ve got pop superstars, indie favorites, rock veterans, legendary icons, and rising global acts all sharing the same list. That’s one of my favorite things about music. Great artists continue finding audiences no matter when they started or what style they make.

Whether you’re counting down the days until Ariana Grande’s Petal, Gracie Abrams’ Daughter From Hell, KATSEYE’s WILD, The Strokes’ long-awaited return, or Madonna’s latest chapter, there’s something exciting on the horizon for just about everyone.

Which upcoming album are you looking forward to the most?

Ileyah

Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.