October is beginning on a great note. Many prominent artists are dropping new music for listeners to enjoy this fall. From Taylor Swift's most-awaited studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, to Victoria Justice's latest single, fans are looking forward to the said date to see what these artists have in store for them.
A few other artists who will release new music include country singer Luke Combs, pop and rock duo Sparks, Irish rock band Ash, and more. The genre of music ranges from pop, rock, country, to alternative genres.
With so much happening in one day, make sure you get your reminders set to check out these artists and their music.
Keep reading to know more.
Artists releasing new music on October 3, 2025
Here is a list of all the artists who will be releasing new albums, EPs, and singles on October 3, 2025.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album is probably the most anticipated album for October. The Life of a Showgirl will be released on October 3, 2025, through Republic Records. Swift has not teased any music from the album, but has released the track list.
There will be 12 tracks in total with a complete listening time of 41:40 minutes. These are the names of the songs:
- The Fate of Ophelia
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Opalite –
- Father Figure (written by Swift, Sandberg, Schuster, and George Michael)
- Eldest Daughter
- Ruin the Friendship
- Actually Romantic
- Wish List
- Wood
- Cancelled!
- Honey
- The Life of a Showgirl (featuring Sabrina Carpenter)
Victoria Justice
Victoria Justice also announced that she will be dropping a new single on October 3. She took to Instagram to reveal the news, posting a photo of herself holding a bloody anatomical heart.
She wrote:
"You asked, I listened. Love Zombie has been resurrected. 10•3•25. Pre-save now 🖤🧟♀️🪦"
Ash
Northern Irish rock band Ash is releasing their ninth studio album titled Ad Astra. They shared the news with their fans since July, posting a carousel of illustrated photos of their album in different formats, as well as available merch.
They captioned the post:
"Our new album ‘Ad Astra’ is landing on the 3rd of October. We can’t wait for you to hear it. To the stars! 🚀👨🚀👨🚀👨🚀✨ Including a special guest @grahamcoxon. Available to pre-order now on our store. Including a special edition ‘Glactic Swirl’ Vinyl."
Sparks
Adding to their extensive discography list, Sparks, brothers Ron and Russell Mael, are releasing their second EP, Madder!, on October 3. It comes after Mad!, their 26th studio album.
There are four tracks in the EP, all written by Ron and Russell. These include:
- Porcupine
- Fantasize
- Mess Up
- They
Kali Uchis
Kali Uchis was supposed to release the deluxe version of Sincerely, which is Sincerely: P.S., on September 26. However, the release date was pushed back to October 3.
She is adding five more songs to the original 14 tracks on Sincerely. These include:
- Cry About It! (featuring Ravyn Lenae)
- Whispers Of The Wind…
- Pretty Promises (featuring Mariah the Scientist)
- Cherry On Top
- All of the Good
Luke Combs
Luke Combs will also be releasing new music on the said date. He will be releasing a three-song EP, which includes Days Like These, 15 Minutes, and My Kinda Saturday Night.
He broke the news on Instagram, writing:
"Still working on my new album that'll be out early next year but 3 songs from it are ready now and I couldn't wait to get y'all some new music, so I'm releasing them this Friday, October 3 as The Prequel. Songs will be Days Like These, 15 Minutes and My Kinda Saturday Night, which next year's tour will be named after. I'll have more news on that very soon."
Ledisi
Ledisi is iconic for releasing two albums in one year. Her twelfth studio album, The Crown, was released on April 5. The second album this year, and the thirteenth studio album, For Dinah, is being released on October 3. This new music is a tribute album to American singer and pianist Dinah Washington.
There will be eight songs in For Dinah. These are:
- What a Difference a Day Makes
- If I Never Get To Heaven
- Caravan
- Let's Do It
- You Don't Know What Love Is
- You've Got What It Takes
- You Go to My Head
- This Bitter Earth
Dodie
Dodie has yet to release much info about her second studio album. But fans have been waiting for new music for three years, since her debut studio album, Build a Problem. Her latest album is called Not For Lack of Trying.
Idlewild
Scottish indie alternative-pop band is coming up with new music this October. They are iconic for releasing an eponymous album to commemorate their tenth studio album.
A few days ago, they announced that a special limited edition of the Idlewild vinyls is available. There are only 300 vinyls available for those who wish to purchase.
October 3, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most exciting days for new music, with a mix of highly anticipated albums, EPs, and singles from artists across genres. From Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl to Victoria Justice's new single Love Zombie, fans have plenty to look forward to.