THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. Lyrics & Tracklist - RAYE

RAYE’s second studio album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE drops on March 27, 2026, independently through her own label Human Re Sources. It’s the follow-up to her breakthrough My 21st Century Blues from 2023, and she’s framing it as a journey from darkness to light, structured across four “seasons” (one per side of the double vinyl) that cover the full emotional spectrum—music as medicine, she says, something comforting for anyone who needs a hug or soft place to land.

The project has 17 tracks, including the lead single “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” (out since September 2025, a soulful jazz-pop ballad that hit big), plus others like “I Know You’re Hurting” (teased at Glastonbury) and “I Will Overcome.” The full tracklist is still building on some sites, starting with an intro “Girl Under the Grey Cloud,” but pre-orders are live for CD, vinyl (yellow, coke bottle clear), and digital via her site or spots like Rough Trade—pre-saves on Spotify/Apple too. She’s supporting it with the ongoing “This Tour May Contain New Music” world tour, which kicked off right around the announcement.

This feels like a natural evolution of her genre-blending style—more vulnerable, hopeful vibes after the raw honesty of her debut. If you’re into her powerful vocals and storytelling, it’ll probably deliver.