After numerous delays, Peter Gabriel’s new album, I/O, finally arrives December 1. Three decades in the making, I/O marks Gabriel’s first new album since Up in 2002. The album’s rollout has been unique: Gabriel opted to begin releasing a single for each full moon in 2023. The artist says he wanted to highlight the great work of producers Tchad Blake and Mark “Spike” Stent by releasing different mixes of each song, titling them a Dark-Side or Bright-Side mix. The progressive English rocker first stepped out on his own in 1977 after leaving the band Genesis and has delivered exceptional music ever since. I/O is already shaping up to be yet another standout in an already legendary discography.

This year marks 20 years since Keys released her chart-topping sophomore album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. To celebrate, the multitalented superstar is releasing a special anniversary edition of the album, with nine bonus tracks. Among the new additions is “Golden Child,” an unreleased song coming directly from Keys’ personal vault, and a live performance of “Diary,” dating from December 2003. Keys can really do it all: she’s a 15-time Grammy winner, producer, New York Times best-selling author, Broadway producer, actress, activist, and on and on. With this anniversary album (dropping December 1), she reminds us once again why she’s a once-in-a-lifetime musical talent.

The “queen of rap” is back, with her first studio album since 2018. Pink Friday 2 is the sequel to her 2010 smash debut album, which is certified 3x platinum and has irresistible earworms like “Super Bass” and “Fly,” featuring Rihanna. Minaj has solidified her reputation as a powerhouse musician, effortlessly moving between singing and rapping across a wide range of sounds and styles. The first single off Pink Friday 2, “Super Freaky Girl,” is a masterclass in melodic catchiness, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. “Last Time I Saw You,” the second single, is further proof that Minaj is a pop star as well as a stellar rapper. Pink Friday 2 comes out December 8.

Tate McRae, Gen Z’s new favorite pop star, will release her sophomore studio album December 8. The singer-songwriter was discovered on YouTube through her “Create with Tate” series, which showcased her songwriting abilities. Since being signed to RCA Records in 2019, she has put the pedal to the metal, dropping her debut album less than two years ago. Think Later sees McRae fully assume her role as the next generation’s pop princess. Though she’s only 20 years old, she already has the sensibilities of a seasoned star. The album’s first single, “greedy,” marked her biggest Spotify debut to date and has been embraced by fans for its biting condemnation of an ex lover.

Music great Neil Young promises a “trip into his music history” with his new album, Before and After, out December 8. The artist hand-selected 13 songs from his sweeping catalog to revisit and rerecord as solo acoustic tracks. He conceptualized the album as a top-to-bottom listen, with each track directly feeding into the next in a way that “defies shuffling, digital organization, separation. Only for listening.” The album offers a seamless blend of new and old from the two-time Grammy-winning legend. Whether you’re a huge Neil Young fan or have never heard one of his songs, you’re sure to find a new favorite in this one-of-a-kind release.