Madonna has announced her return to Warner Records with a new dance album, ‘Confessions Of A Dance Floor Part 2’, scheduled for 2026.
It comes almost two decades after the pop icon departed the label, with which she was signed for the first 25 years of her career.
”From being a struggling artist in New York City to signing a record deal to release just three singles, it seemed at the time my world would never be the same again and in fact that couldn’t have been truer,” she said of her return.
“Since the beginning Warner Records has been a real partner with me,” Madonna continued. “I am happy to be reunited and look forward to the future, making music, doing the unexpected while perhaps provoking a few needed conversations.”
Announcing the news, Madonna took to Instagram to share a series of photos of her, some notably featuring a typewriter. “Almost two decades later – And it Feels like home with Warner Records!” she wrote.
“Back to music, Back to the Dance Floor, Back to where it all began! COADF- P. 2 🪩 2026”
The reference is to her 2005 LP ‘Confessions on a Dancefloor’, which she’ll be following up as her first project under her new contract.
Madonna first teased a part two to the seminal dance album back in February, telling followers: “My Valentine’s Day gift to all my fans is to let you know I’m putting my heart and soul into my new music and I can’t wait to share it with you!! 🤍. Confessions Part 2.”
The new album will see her reunite with the producer of the original ‘Confessions on a Dancefloor’, Stuart Price, whom she already revealed she had been working with back in December.
She’s been working with the hit producer for over two decades now, with him most widely recognised for his contributions to the hit 2005 album. Since then, he has gone on to work with her on three of her tours, and recently reconnected with her last year as part of her acclaimed ‘Celebration’ shows.
Tom Carson and Aaron Bay-Schuck, co-chairmen of Warner Records, said that they’re “honoured” to welcome Madonna “back home” to the label. “This signing represents a historic, full-circle moment, one that brings her back to the label where it all began and reaffirms her unparalleled influence, setting the stage for an exciting new era of creativity and impact,” they said.
It will mark her first LP since 2019’s ‘Madame X‘, which was her 14th studio record.
NME spoke to Madonna around the release of ‘Madame X’, and she discussed the experience of being extremely famous. “It has its pluses and minuses,” she told us. “The great thing about being famous is that you have a voice and you can spread messages and fight for people who don’t have the ability to fight for themselves, and share your wealth with people who need help.”
Since then, she’s completed a huge world tour, celebrating the hits from throughout her career. The UK dates of her 2023 ‘Celebration’ tour featured multiple sold-out stops at The O2 in London – which were given a five-star review by NME. It described the opening gig as showcasing “a series of spectacular set-pieces referencing iconic highlights from Madonna’s reign”.
