The Weeknd Says He’s “Finishing” His Next Studio Album

Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye at the 'The Idol' photocall, 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023
Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye at the "The Idol" photocall, 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (13926714db)

It’s been over a year since The Weeknd dropped his latest studio album Dawn FM, and its follow-up is just around the corner. The singer said he’s “finished” with his next studio album and described it as the third part of the trilogy.

The Weeknd recently set down with Variety to discuss his HBO show The Idol and his plans for the future after this project. The Canadian singer revealed that he has a new album on the way, which will serve as a companion to his recent LPs After Hours and Dawn FM.

“I’m finishing the third part of this of this saga, of this trilogy. The name of it will come out soon, but it’s not called what some fans think it’s called… what they think it’s called is actually a song on the album, but that’s not what the actual album is called,” said The Weeknd.

The singer’s fifth studio album Dawn FM came out in January last year, and he’s been pretty busy since its release. In addition to making a shift to acting with his role in The Idol, The Weeknd recorded, wrote, and produced multiple songs for its soundtrack, including “Double Fantasy” ft. Future and “Popular” ft. Playboi Carti and Madonna.