Overview
- Muse released their tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, on June 26, 2026 under Warner/Helium-3 and critics have framed the record as a major comeback for the band.
- Reviewers highlight a wide sonic range across 10 tracks, combining orchestral strings, Hi‑NRG electro beats, choral sections, heavy guitar work and disco‑metal elements that recall Muse’s earlier peak eras.
- Several critics link the album’s emotional core to frontman Matt Bellamy’s recent split from Elle Evans and note more candid lyrical themes about loss and connection than on the band’s recent records.
- Production by Dan Lancaster is widely credited with sharpening the band’s sound and helping the record feel more focused and concise than recent Muse releases.
- The album features notable collaborations including an Ellie Goulding vocal on the track “Hush” (reported to include a co‑write from Theo Hutchcraft) and critics say these guest moments add pop texture without diluting Muse’s grand ambitions.