Earlier this week we saw photos of the QUEEN Madonna in Venice, Italy for the 68th Annual Venice International Film Festival where her new film W.E. was world premiered (to, unfortunately, not great reviews) and while she was being interviewed about the film, questions about her new album came up. In the course of Maddy‘s interviews, she confirmed that she is working with William Orbit on the new disc. She also confirmed that the album’s first single is due out in February or March and the album itself will be released in the Spring. To this news I say, WOOOOOOT!!!!

Madonna talked about her next single and new album during a few promo interviews for W.E. During the press conference at the Venice Film Festival, she was asked about when her next album would be released, but she decided to ignore the question. First, she said : “My new album will mark a new change again.” And now, in a couple of TV interviews, she surprisingly answers and even gives a date for the release of her next single, new album, and kind of confirmed (doesn’t deny) working with William Orbit…

Vincenzo Mollica interview for RAI

Vincenzo Mollica: When do you expect the new record?
Madonna: I’m working on the new record right now. It’s a nice change. So much easier than making a movie.

Gunnar Rehlin interview for SVT

Gunnar Rehlin: Your next studio album is due out next year. You’re going to start working on it next year, are you?
Madonna: I’ve started a little bit of work in the studio and when I go back to New York, until the end of the year, I’ll be in the recording studio.
Gunnar Rehlin: And William Orbit again… What can we expect this time?
Madonna: More good music.
Gunnar Rehlin: When is it due out?
Madonna: Next year. I think the first single is, I’m not sure, February or March and the the album will come out in spring.
Gunnar Rehlin: Looking forward to it.
Madonna: Yeah I’m looking forward to working on it.

We knew the album release was imminent … after all, Madonna did inadvertently announce that she will be going on tour sometime soon. At least now we have a bit of a timeline for when we can expect to hear new music. February/March will be here sooner than we like so, yeah, I don’t mind waiting. I am SO excited that she is working with William Orbit again. Ray of Light is one of my fave albums of all time. I have no doubt that he will help her come up with more inventive music. Cannot WAIT!!. Great music news, indeed!

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