Spanish musical powerhouse Rosalía has officially confirmed the release date for her fourth studio album, titled Lux. Scheduled to drop on November 7, 2025, the record marks a significant new chapter following the global, genre-bending triumph of her previous work, Motomami (2022). This highly anticipated announcement sets the stage for what promises to be one of the most culturally impactful musical events of the coming years, demonstrating the artist's continued evolution beyond established genre constraints.
The unveiling of the album was executed with the signature dramatic flair expected from the star, emphasizing the project's theme of light. Mysterious, large-scale light projections simultaneously illuminated major urban centers, transforming iconic landmarks into reflections of the forthcoming project. These striking visual displays appeared across digital screens in New York’s bustling Times Square and along Madrid’s historic Gran Vía, generating immediate global buzz and underscoring the album's massive international scope.
Lux is poised to offer listeners a profound journey into novel sonic landscapes. While conceptually continuing the path of self-discovery initiated in Motomami, the new project signals a distinct aesthetic evolution, moving away from previous urban textures. Early reports suggest a monumental shift in arrangement, highlighted by the participation of the acclaimed London Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra was conducted by Maestro Daniel Bjarnason, who is also credited as the executive producer. This high-profile collaboration strongly suggests a complex, layered, and perhaps even operatic musical architecture, standing in sharp contrast to the raw, experimental, and often electronic sounds characterizing her earlier, more street-focused releases.
Conceptually, the album transcends the traditional pop format by being meticulously structured and divided into four distinct parts, or “movements,” lending it a classical framework. Regarding the physical product, the vinyl edition is slated to include 18 compositions, offering fans a comprehensive listening experience that delves deep into the narrative. Conversely, the digital version will feature 15 tracks. This structural approach underscores the ambitious scope and artistic depth of the Lux project, treating the album less like a collection of singles and more like a cohesive, multi-act performance.
The list of featured artists is exceptionally diverse, spanning multiple genres, linguistic backgrounds, and geographical locations, promising a truly global sound palette. Collaborators include the legendary Icelandic artist Björk, Portuguese Fado singer Carminho, Spanish flamenco icon Estrella Morente, and experimental artist Yves Tumor. Further contributions were made by Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Mexican vocalist Yariza, and two renowned Catalan choirs: the children’s choir Escolania de Montserrat and Cor Cambra Palau de la Música Catalana. This eclectic mix of voices and styles suggests an intricate fusion of classical orchestration, avant-garde textures, and deep-rooted folk traditions.
Notably, Rosalía has once again registered Lux as intellectual property, reinforcing the idea that her albums are comprehensive artistic statements rather than mere musical releases, maintaining the cohesive artistic lineage established with Motomami. The aesthetic transition between these two eras is visually palpable and intentional. Where Motomami was defined by the aggressive energy of the color red and the imagery of the motorcycle, the new era is saturated with white luminescence, motifs reminiscent of liturgical vestments, and an overarching atmosphere of light, purity, and deep introspection.
Reflecting on the necessary duality of creation, Rosalía once shared a poignant sentiment that encapsulates the project's genesis: “A seed needs darkness to grow.” Now, as the darkness of the preceding creative cycle recedes and the new phase begins, Lux is born—an album where light and shadow, the sacred and the earthly, intertwine in a singular, powerful current, promising to redefine the boundaries of contemporary global music.