I Know Too Much
| I Know Too Much | ||||
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| Released | 4 September 2026 | |||
| Recorded | c. 2023–2025 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Producer | Jack Rochon | |||
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| Singles from I Know Too Much | ||||
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I Know Too Much is the upcoming sixth studio album by British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding. It is scheduled to be released on 4 September 2026, through Polydor Records. Its lead single "Black Prada Dress" was released on 5 June.
Background and recording
In September 2024, Goulding shared that she was "working [her] way back slowly" while boxing and exercising, and added that it would "take a minute", simultaneously focused on creating new music. A subsequent clip showed her scrolling through multiple audio files on her phone, which appeared to be voice-note recordings labelled as new material.[1][2] In an interview with The Sun on 1 December, Goulding revealed that she drew upon a "personal place" while writing songs for the album.[3]
In July 2025, Goulding teased details about her next release, marking the anniversary of her fourth studio album, Brightest Blue (2020). She wrote that she had been working on new material for nearly two years. According to her, the album was created alongside "the best writers and musicians in the world", and she aimed to produce something that did not "sound like anything else out there".[4]
Composition
According to Goulding, the lyrics of I Know Too Much include "observations" about her personal life, friendships, and connection with nature, and taking more time in the studio allowed her to write with greater emotional depth. She added: "I've made a classical album that's not out yet. I have a huge passion for classical music."[3] Goulding also confirmed that the record will remain rooted in pop music—saying she "can't help" herself when it comes to the genre—and described it as featuring "guitars, bass, strings, harmonies for days, [and] the saddest words [she] ever wrote".[4] The album was also shaped by Goulding's separation from her former husband Caspar Jopling in 2024; although she stated that she had not intended to create a "divorce album", many of the songs were influenced by that period of her life.[5]
Promotion and release
Goulding has given fans an update on her new album, saying that her previous record, Higher Than Heaven (2023), was created "intentionally impersonal", while I Know Too Much is "little different" from it.[6] On 2 June, Goulding revealed her sixth studio album I Know Too Much's cover artwork and title.[note 1] Composed of ten tracks,[12] it will be released through Polydor Records.[13] Goulding will perform its lead single "Black Prada Dress" on 7 June with English pianist Jools Holland on BBC Two.[14][13]
Singles
On 23 May 2026, Goulding debuted I Know Too Much's lead single, titled "Black Prada Dress", on BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Herrington Country Park.[15] The song was announced along with the album's announcement, and it was released on 5 June.[note 1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Black Prada Dress" |
| Rochon | 3:20 |
Notes
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 4 September 2026 | Polydor | [17][18][16][19] |
References
- ^ Duran, Anagricel (3 September 2024). "Ellie Goulding Teases New Music Is on the Way in New Update". NME. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ^ Burton, Poppy (2 December 2024). "Ellie Goulding Teases 'Very Personal' New Album on the Way". NME. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ^ a b Henman, Ellie (1 December 2024). "Ellie Goulding teases top secret new project as she gives huge update on her 'very personal' new record". The Sun (Interview). Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ^ a b Goulding, Ellie [@elliegoulding]; (18 July 2025). "5 Years Since Brightest Blue". Retrieved 5 June 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ Baker, Lizzie (25 May 2026). "Ellie Goulding Teases New Album Is Imminent". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ^ Levine, Nick (3 December 2024). "Ellie Goulding Says Her Next Album Will Be 'A Little Different'". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ Jefferies, Mark (2 June 2026). "Ellie Goulding Returns to Music with 'Divorce Album' I Know Too Music After Marriage Split". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ Stoddard, Cait (2 June 2026). "Ellie Goulding Announces New Album I Know Too Much for September 2026 Release". MXDWN. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ Laurent, Flo (3 June 2026). "Ellie Goulding Announces New Album I Know Too Much". Hot Press. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ "Ellie Goulding Confirms Release Date for New Album". News.com.au. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ Murray, Robin (4 June 2026). "Ellie Goulding Announces New Album I Know Too Much". Clash. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (3 June 2026). "Ellie Goulding Announces New Album I Know Too Much". NME. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ a b Williams, Sophie (3 June 2026). "Ellie Goulding Announces New Album I Know Too Much: Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ Stickler, Jon (3 June 2026). "Ellie Goulding Announces Sixth Studio Album I Know Too Much". Stereoboard. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ Pilley, Max (23 May 2026). "Watch Ellie Goulding Debut New Single 'Black Prada Dress' at Radio 1's Big Weekend". NME. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ^ a b "I Know Too Much". Ellie Goulding. Apple Music (GB). 4 September 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ "I Know Too Much Cassette". Ellie Goulding Store. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ "I Know Too Much CD". Ellie Goulding Store. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ "I Know Too Much Pearl Sunrise Vinyl". Ellie Goulding Store. Retrieved 3 June 2026.