The Queen of Pop is back with Confessions II, Madonna’s first studio album in seven years — and she is firmly back on the dance floor.
The 67-year-old “Vogue” singer-songwriter-producer’s 15th studio album bursts with dance tracks, pop hooks and club-ready grooves that are already soundtracking the season.
Released on 3 July 2026 through Warner Records, Confessions II arrives as the long-awaited follow-up to Madonna’s 2005 dance-pop classic Confessions on a Dance Floor.
Here is everything you need to know.
Is Madonna’s Confessions II a sequel?
Yes. Confessions II, also known as Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II, is a sequel to Madonna’s 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.
The album continues Madonna’s exploration of dance and electronic music, while reconnecting with the club sounds that helped define one of her most beloved eras.
For the project, Madonna reunited with Stuart Price, who co-wrote and produced the original Confessions on a Dance Floor. The album is available in multiple formats, including a 16-track continuous mix digital album and CD, as well as a 12-track vinyl edition.
This time, Madonna has reportedly drawn inspiration from the world’s tense sociopolitical climate, creating upbeat music as both an escape and a release.
Who features on Madonna’s Confessions II?
Madonna brings a range of guests into the Confessions II universe, from pop stars to family members.
Sabrina Carpenter appears on the album’s fourth track, “Bring Your Love”, while Colombian singer Feid features on “Read My Lips”. Madonna’s eldest daughter, Lourdes “Lola” Leon, appears on the penultimate track, “The Test”.
Although a Madonna and Kylie Minogue duet had been heavily rumoured, it does not appear on the album’s official 16-track digital listing.
The official tracklist includes “I Feel So Free”, “Good For The Soul”, “One Step Away”, “Bring Your Love”, “Danceteria”, “Read My Lips”, “Everything”, “Love Sensation”, “Love Without Words”, “Bizarre”, “School”, “Fragile”, “My Sins Are My Savior”, “Betrayal”, “The Test” and “L.E.S. Girl”.
What are critics saying about Confessions II?
Following its release, Confessions II has received strong reviews from critics, with many describing it as Madonna’s most vital work in years.
The Guardian called the album a powerful return to form, noting that it revisits the spirit of Confessions on a Dance Floor while drawing from Madonna’s wider musical history, including early club sounds, Ray of Light and Bedtime Stories.
Pitchfork praised the album as a major creative rebound, describing it as Madonna’s best album in two decades and highlighting its continuous mix format, emotional depth and club-driven sound.
The Times described Confessions II as one of Madonna’s most personal projects, pointing to songs about identity, reinvention, fame and the emotional cost of transformation.
How can you listen to Madonna’s Confessions II?
Confessions II is out now on streaming platforms, with physical releases also available through Madonna’s official store.
The album is available as a 16-track digital album, 16-track CD and 12-track vinyl edition, including singles “I Feel So Free”, “Bring Your Love” and “Love Sensation”.
More than two decades after Confessions on a Dance Floor, Madonna has returned to the format that has always understood her best: the continuous club mix.
For longtime fans, Confessions II is a sequel worth waiting for. For everyone else, it is another reminder that the Queen of Pop still knows exactly how to make the world move.
