For what feels like an age, many of us have been quietly (and not so quietly) waiting for the return of MNEK the solo artist. While he’s never exactly disappeared, continuing to dominate behind the scenes through collaborations and songwriting triumphs with the likes of FLO and Zara Larsson. There has still been a noticeable gap where a new MNEK album should have been. Thankfully, that wait is almost over.
MNEK has officially announced his long-awaited second album, “Bulldozer!!”, arriving September 18th, 2026. It marks his first full-length project since his brilliant 2018 debut “Language”, and judging by the music already unveiled, he’s returning with confidence, joy, and enough exclamation marks to power an entire era.
The campaign kicked off with the club-ready anthem “Reverse!!”, arriving after an especially busy and triumphant period for the artist. There was the main stage appearance at Mighty Hoopla, a second Grammy nomination earlier this year for his co-writing contributions to Zara Larsson’s “Midnight Sun”, and, most recently, a headline slot at Pride in London this July. Few artists move as effortlessly between pop architect and pop star quite like MNEK.
Now comes “Oh No!! All the Boys!!”, and it might just be his most instantly addictive offering yet. Teaming up with songwriter and producer Jon Shave, MNEK delivers a soulful, slick, funky dancefloor banger that feels tailor-made for communal singalongs and sweaty late-night celebrations. Sampling The Clash’s “Rock the Casbah” gives the track an extra spark. While the hooky refrain is practically begging to become a permanent fixture in our collective consciousness.
The Khari McCloud-directed visual only amplifies the song’s infectious spirit. Compiled from footage of MNEK’s live performance at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn, the clip captures pure joy in motion. This is MNEK entirely in his element — commanding the stage, radiating confidence, and serving major vibes.
With “Bulldozer!! now available to pre-save and UK and European tour dates announced for November and December (his first tour in seven years). It genuinely feels like the stars are aligning for a huge new chapter. Some artists knock politely before returning; MNEK appears to be arriving exactly as the album title suggests. And honestly, after all this time, being joyfully bulldozed by pop perfection sounds like the ideal outcome.
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