RAYE has released her new song “Nightingale Lane.” ahead of her sophomore album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE., arriving March 27, 2026 via Human Re Sources. The emotionally charged ballad marks the latest preview of the highly anticipated RAYE 2026 album and is available to stream now across digital platforms.
“Nightingale Lane.” positions RAYE at her most vulnerable, pairing sweeping production with restrained, precise vocals. The single follows the massive global success of “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!,” which reached No. 1 in the UK, climbed to No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and surpassed 800 million streams worldwide. The track is certified RIAA Platinum in the United States and holds Platinum or multi-Platinum status across multiple territories.
The new release arrives just before RAYE takes the stage at the 2026 BRIT Awards, where she is nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Act. In 2024, she made history by winning six BRIT Awards in one night, including Album of the Year, becoming one of the most decorated artists in the ceremony’s history.
RAYE’s sophomore album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. is available now for digital pre-save and physical pre-order. The project follows a record-breaking run that includes four GRAMMY nominations, an Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year, and the Recording Academy’s Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change CEO Merit Award for “Ice Cream Man.”
The release also coincides with RAYE’s sold-out 2026 tour schedule. Her North American headline tour kicks off March 31, 2026, with stops at Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, and additional major venues across the U.S. and Canada. Later this summer, RAYE will join Bruno Mars on The Romantic Tour for 27 stadium dates, further expanding her global reach.
With “Nightingale Lane.” setting the emotional tone, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. is shaping up to be one of the defining pop albums of 2026. Fans can stream “Nightingale Lane.” now and pre-save RAYE’s new album ahead of its March 27, 2026 release.
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