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Tension II is the upcoming seventeenth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. BMG and Minogue's company Darenote plan to release it on 18 October 2024, in a variety of digital, physical, and streaming formats. It is a sequel to her sixteenth studio album, Tension (2023), and is described as a record influenced by electronic music with elements of dance. Before its release, "My Oh My" was released with Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo as well as three additional collaborative singles: "Dance Alone" with Sia, "Midnight Ride" with Orville Peck and Diplo and "Edge of Saturday Night" with The Blessed Madonna.
"Lights Camera Action" will serve as the album's lead single, and it will be released on 27 September 2024. Minogue will embark on her Tension Tour, promoting both Tension II and its predecessor, and will begin in Perth on 15 February 2025 before travelling through Australia, Asia, the United Kingdom, and additional appearances throughout Europe, North America, and South America. It will be her first concert tour since Summer 2019 and the first series of shows since her Las Vegas concert residency, More Than Just a Residency.
On 22 September 2023, Minogue released Tension, her sixteenth studio album, following Disco in 2020. [1] [2] Upon its release, it received universal acclaim from music critics for its production quality as well as Minogue's personality and delivery throughout the album, with many publications naming it one of the best records of the year and one of Minogue's best works to date. [lower-alpha 1] Commercially, it was a success, reaching number one on various record charts in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. [lower-alpha 2] To promote the album, she released three singles, including "Padam Padam" and the title track, both of which were critical and commercial successes, generating viral sensation and cultural significance. [lower-alpha 3] In January 2024, Variety reported that Tension would be repackaged and released later that year. [19] The following month, Minogue hinted at working on new music during an interview at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, where she received her second Grammy this time for Grammy Award for Best Pop Dance Recording for "Padam Padam". [20] [21]
At the beginning of 2024, she was featured on several collaborations, including "Dance Alone" with Australian singer Sia and "Midnight Ride" with South African artist Orville Peck and American producer Diplo. [22] [23] In July, Minogue confirmed she was working on new music, and teased a potential live comeback in the United Kingdom. [24] On 8 July, Minogue teased new music on social media with the acronym "MOM," which turned out to be her single "My Oh My", with American singer Bebe Rexha and Swedish singer Tove Lo. [25] [26] She later released "Edge of Saturday Night”, which includes British-American DJ The Blessed Madonna. [27] Minogue teased an announcement on her social media on September 18, and one day later, she revealed Tension II, its release formats, the lead single "Lights Camera Action", and the announcement of her Tension Tour. [28] [29] [30] The album is a sequel to its predecessor and is marketed as the "high-energy, high-octane" version. [30] Additionally, the record enters a more electronic-driven sound with additional "dance floor anthems". [30]
Tension II is scheduled for a wide release on 18 October 2024 by BMG and Darenote, and serves as her fourth output with both labels. [30] The album includes 13 songs, four of which were previously released, as well as nine unreleased songs. Tension II will be distributed in a variety of physical formats and bundles via Minogue's official store, including a digisleeve with a 12-page booklet, a clear and turquoise-coloured gatefold vinyl, and a coral-coloured cassette; early bundles included signed artwork. [31] The standard tracklist differs from the vinyl and cassette versions, with minor changes to song placement. [31]
Before its announcement, four songs from the album were released as standalone singles. "Dance Alone" with Sia premiered at one of Minogue's More Than Just a Residency shows and was released by Atlantic on 7 February 2024. [22] [32] Upon its release, the song received favourable to mixed reactions, with some critics praising Minogue's contributions to the track and others criticising its similar sound to Minogue's album Tension, and believing Sia was inferior to Minogue's contributions. [lower-alpha 4] Commercially, it reached the top ten of component charts in Australia, Croatia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, and the United States. [lower-alpha 5] A music video premiered on Sia's YouTube channel. [44] "Midnight Ride" with Peck and Diplo premiered on 7 June by Warner Music. [23] Musically, it is a cross between country and disco music, incorporating signature sounds from Minogue and Peck's catalogues. [45] Commercially, it reached number 34 in New Zealand and number 7 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart, and it was nominated for The Crossover Song of 2024 at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards. [46] [47] [48]
On 11 July, Minogue released “My Oh My” with Rexha and Lo in digital, streaming and physical formats. [26] It is Minogue's second collaboration with Lo (the first was "Really Don't Like U" in 2019) and first with Rexha. The song received positive feedback from critics for its summery vibe. [49] [50] Commercially, it charted in Australia, Estonia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. [lower-alpha 6] The music video premiered on 9 August and was filmed on location at the English stately home Syon House in Brentford, which is the Duke of Northumberland's London residence. [57] [58] "Edge of Saturday Night" with The Blessed Madonna was released on 14 August by Warner and Margeverse. [27] Originally conceived in 2020 as an idea by the latter singer, it features Minogue's vocals and additional songwriting credits. [27] [59] Commercially, it charted in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and a music video featuring both singers at a party was released on August 23. [60] [61] [62]
Following the announcement of Tension II, Minogue revealed that "Lights Camera Action" would be the album's lead single and would premiere on September 27 through BMG and Darenote. [30]
"I am beyond excited to announce the Tension Tour 2025. I can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more! It’s been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action... and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!" [30]
—Minogue announcing the Tension Tour for 2025.
Minogue first mentioned touring in an interview in July 2024, when she confirmed a possible return to both Australia and the United Kingdom for shows. [24] [63] Minogue announced the Tension Tour on September 20, the same day she revealed Tension II and "Lights Camera Action". [30] [64] This will be her first concert tour since Summer 2019, as well as her first series of shows since More Than Just a Residency. [65] In response, she stated, "I am beyond excited to announce the Tension tour 2025. I can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more." [30] The tour will begin on 15 February 2025 in Perth, and will travel through Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom, with additional dates in Europe, North America, and South America confirmed. [30]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lights Camera Action" | 2:42 | ||
2. | "Taboo" |
| 2:48 | |
3. | "Someone for Me" |
| 2:34 | |
4. | "Good as Gone" |
| 3:09 | |
5. | "Kiss Bang Bang" |
| 2:27 | |
6. | "Diamonds" | 2:42 | ||
7. | "Hello" |
| 2:44 | |
8. | "Dance to the Music" |
| 2:31 | |
9. | "Shoulda Left Ya" |
| 2:20 | |
10. | "Edge of Saturday Night" (with The Blessed Madonna) |
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| 3:26 |
11. | "My Oh My" (with Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo) |
| Mac | 3:01 |
12. | "Midnight Ride" (with Orville Peck and Diplo) |
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| 3:31 |
13. | "Dance Alone" (with Sia) |
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| 2:52 |
Total length: | 36:47 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "My Oh My" (with Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo) |
| Mac | 3:01 |
2. | "Lights Camera Action" |
| 2:42 | |
3. | "Taboo" |
| 2:48 | |
4. | "Someone for Me" |
| 2:34 | |
5. | "Good as Gone" |
| 3:09 | |
6. | "Edge of Saturday Night" (with the Blessed Madonna) |
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| 3:26 |
7. | "Midnight Ride" (with Orville Peck and Diplo) |
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| 3:31 |
8. | "Kiss Bang Bang" |
| 2:27 | |
9. | "Diamonds" |
| 2:42 | |
10. | "Hello" |
| 2:44 | |
11. | "Dance to the Music" |
| 2:31 | |
12. | "Shoulda Left Ya" |
| 2:20 | |
13. | "Dance Alone" (with Sia) |
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| 2:52 |
Total length: | 36:47 |
Region | Date | Format | Editions | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 18 October 2024 | Standard |
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