Whatever's Clever!

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Whatever's Clever!
Studio album by
Charlie Puth
ReleasedMarch 6, 2026 (2026-03-06)
Label Atlantic
Producer
Charlie Puth chronology
Charlie
(2022)		Whatever's Clever!
(2026)
Singles from Whatever's Clever!
  1. "Changes"
    Released: October 16, 2025 [1]

Whatever's Clever! is the upcoming fourth studio album by American musician Charlie Puth, scheduled for release on March 6, 2026 via Atlantic Records. [2]

Contents

Background and release

Puth first gave fans a preview of the album via the first show of a four-night residency at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York, where he played "Changes" as well as a few other unnamed songs from the album. [3] "Beat Yourself Up" was later identified as one of the songs Puth played. [4]

Whatever's Clever! was initially announced for release in early 2025, [5] but the initial release never came. The album's title and official release date were both announced on October 16, 2025 alongside the album's first single "Changes", with the album having a set release date of March 6, 2026. [2] It was announced alongside an announcement that Brooke Sansone was pregnant. [6] During an interview with ABC News, Puth stated that people can "expect the truth" on Whatever's Clever!, in that's "it's fun because i'm always figuring out what the sound is going to be first and then I fill in the lyrics after.", noting his change in the formula which "This album is the first time where i'm putting life first and letting melody follow". [6] The album will be available on CD, LP and cassette as well as streaming. [7]

"Changes" peaked at number 15 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [8] The song has a music video directed by Charlotte Rutherford, and hints at Sansone's pregnancy when Puth and Sansone put their hands up to her stomach and look down at it in a loving way. [9] Writing for Vulture, Fran Hoepfner noted the music video for the single "has a charming PBS feel to it, with Puth grooving in an office-hours-style getup and dancing alongside Claymation instruments.", also noting the song itself having a sound similar to "Late Night Talking" or the band Toto. [10] In a Billboard poll, 32% of the voters chose "Changes" as their favorite new song. [11]

Track listing

Track information is based on the pre-release page for the album on Spotify. [12] The album will have 12 tracks and 7 features, as Puth confirmed on X (formerly Twitter), none of the features or tracks other than the first have been revealed. [13]

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Changes"
3:04

References

  1. ↑ Atkinson, Katie (October 16, 2025). "Charlie Puth Announces 'Whatever's Clever!' Album & Reveals Big Life 'Changes' in Music Video: He's Going to Be a Dad". Billboard . Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Charlie Puth Announces New Album Whatever's Clever!, Brings Out Jeff Goldblum For Cyndi Lauper Cover In LA". stereogum.com. October 18, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  3. ↑ Hiatt, Brian (September 26, 2025). "Charlie Puth Debuts New Songs, Duets with Babyface at New York Club Show". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  4. ↑ Atkinson, Katie (October 23, 2025). "Charlie Puth Joining Anitta, Chris Martin & More on Brazil's Global Citizen Festival Amazônia Lineup: 'Such an Important Cause for Our Planet'". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Charlie Puth Is 'Contractually Obligated' To Drop A New Album In 2025". UPROXX. December 23, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  6. 1 2 ABC News (October 23, 2025). Charlie Puth discusses new album and the big changes he's facing becoming a father . Retrieved November 29, 2025– via YouTube.
  7. ↑ Cuevas, Gabi (October 17, 2025). "Charlie Puth reveals latest "Changes"; a new album and baby on the way » // MELODIC Magazine" . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  8. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 3, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Laura. "Charlie Puth Announces New Album 'Whatever's Clever!', Shares First Single Changes - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ Hoepfner, Fran (October 16, 2025). "Charlie Puth's New Video Is a Low-Key Pregnancy Announcement". Vulture. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  11. ↑ Iasimone, Ashley (October 20, 2025). "Fans Choose Charlie Puth's 'Changes' as This Week's Favorite New Music". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Whatever's Clever! - Upcoming Album by Charlie Puth". Spotify. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  13. ↑ Puth, Charlie (November 24, 2025). "The album is 12 songs with 7 features". X . Retrieved November 30, 2025.
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