This Music May Contain Hope

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This Music May Contain Hope.
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Studio album by
Raye
Released27 March 2026 (2026-03-27)
Label Human Re Sources
Raye chronology
Live at Montreux Jazz Festival
(2024)		This Music May Contain Hope.
(2026)
Singles from This Music May Contain Hope.
  1. "Where Is My Husband!"
    Released: 19 September 2025

This Music May Contain Hope. (stylised in all caps) is the upcoming second studio album by English singer-songwriter Raye, set to be released on 27 March 2026 through Human Re Sources. The album consists of 17 tracks including the lead single "Where Is My Husband!", which became Raye's second number-one on the UK singles chart.

Contents

Background and theme

Music is medicine, I've always said that. I guess I'm in the process of making medicine for myself that I can share with the world. I want us all to say to ourselves that it's going to be all right, and I'm going to have faith in the seeds that I've planted beneath the snow. I wanted to create something that is a hug, bed or soft place for that person who needs it.

— Raye, talking about the album's theme [1]

Structured around four distinct "seasons", with each side of the vinyl representing a different phase, The Music May Contain Hope is intended to "span the complexities of human emotion". [2] Raye explained that she was creating "medicine" for herself that could "share with the world". [3] She further expressed a desire to convey faith in personal growth during difficult periods, likening the process to trusting "the seeds that I've planted beneath the snow", and stated that she wanted the album to function as "a hug, bed or soft place" for those in need of emotional support. [4] [5]

Promotion

On 19 September 2025, Raye released "Where Is My Husband!" as the lead single from her second studio album. She made the album available for pre-order and revealed that it would be released in 2026. [6] On 22 January 2026, she announced that the album, titled This Music Will Contain Hope, would be released on 27 March, through Human Re Sources. [7] The track listing contains 17 songs, including "Where Is My Husband!". [8] [9] She told Elle that the record's intro and first track would be "Girl Under the Gray Cloud" and "I Will Overcome", respectively. [10] To promote the album, Raye has embarked on a concert tour entitled This Tour May Contain New Music in January 2026, which is set to conclude in May of the same year. The tour will span 51 shows across Europe and North America. [11]

Track listing

This Music May Contain Hope track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro: Girl Under the Gray Cloud"   
2."I Will Overcome"   
13."Where Is My Husband!"
  • Raye
  • Sabath
3:17

References

  1. ↑ Newton, Felicity (22 January 2026). "Raye Has Announced Her New Album, This Music May Contain Hope". Dork . Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  2. ↑ Meadows, Ashanti (23 January 2026). "Raye Announces Sophomore Album This Music May Contain Hope". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  3. ↑ Carter, Daisy (23 January 2026). "Raye Reveals Details of Second Album This Music May Contain Hope". DIY . Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Denis, Kyle (22 January 2026). "Raye Announces New This Music May Contain Hope Album — Here's When It Arrives". Billboard . Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Raye Reveals Concept Album This Music May Contain Hope for March Release". The Line of Best Fit . 22 January 2026. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  6. ↑ Singh, Surej (19 September 2025). "Raye Returns with New Single 'Where Is My Husband!', Announces 2026 UK, Europe and US Tour". NME . Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  7. ↑ Madarang, Charisma (22 January 2026). "Raye Announces New Album This Music May Contain Hope Alongside Heartfelt Message for Fans" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  8. ↑ Gonzales, Erica (23 January 2026). "Everything We Know About Raye's New Album, This Music May Contain Hope". Elle . Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  9. ↑ Kaye, Ben (22 January 2026). "Raye Announces Sophomore Album This Music May Contain Hope". Consequence . Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  10. ↑ Adler, Kayla Webley (21 January 2026). "Raye Is Coming to America". Elle . Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  11. ↑ Newton, Felicity (22 January 2026). "Raye Has Kicked off Her Tour 'This Tour May Contain New Music' in Poland". Dork . Retrieved 25 January 2026.
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