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Morrissey confirms his new album has already been written and reveals recording details

Say what you will about the controversial artist, but 'Bigmouth' is busy again.

Danny Jones - 3rd June 2026

Morrissey has confirmed that the next project set to succeed his still relatively new album, Make-up Is a Lie, has already been written.

He’s also disclosed when and where it will be recorded in a post on his own personal website.

The hailed Manc songwriter and former The Smiths frontman only dropped his recent release earlier this year, but it looks like the follow-up is already on the way.

Lyrically, Morrissey states, the album is basically done – now it’s just a case of putting it down on tape, with the Davyhulme-born artist scheduled to get back in the studio early next year.

The latest post on ‘**Messages From Morrissey**‘. (Credit: screenshot via Morrissey Central)

In the post announcing a special 12-inch Notre-Dame Deluxe EP – set to drop later this month – the 67-year-old spoke at length about the ‘lemonade’ yellow vinyl, which will no doubt become a collector’s item among his most dedicated die-hards.

More of a full-length listen, in truth, featuring tracks that ultimately didn’t make the cut for his last record, Make-Up Is a Lie, he says it “should be played unendurably loud.”

After thanking all his ever-passionate fans for buying his 14th solo studio album, he went on to add: “A certain injustice was rectified. The follow-up album has been written, and will be recorded in January in our beloved France. It already sounds like a winner…

“Happy ending never in doubt! … or … was it?”

Glean from that whatever you can, all we know is that it’s sparked plenty of interest on the forums, message boards and social media fan accounts already.

Earlier this year, we also found out that an ongoing feud between ‘Moz’ and his old bandmate Johnny Marr also meant that we were denied a special anniversary re-issue.

A special The Smiths reissue was cancelled due to a dispute between Morrissey and Johnny Marr

Find out more here.

What could have been, eh?

Let’s just say that with little love lost between the two and yet another LP apparently in the works already, you likely won’t be seeing any remasters any time soon, let alone the once-rumoured reunion.

After all, it took the Gallaghers more than 15 years to kiss, and these two seem to be still disputing over various matters after the best of four decades.

Meanwhile, Morrissey is already gearing up for a fresh run of tour domestic dates (insomnia permitting) later this year.

But, most notably, he’s chosen to skip out on one key location…

Mozza fans when they found out he's only coming to five UK cities on his tour later this year:

See the handful of dates here. ➡️ https://t.co/8BEakSF0X0 pic.twitter.com/peRSyrqC2t
— The Manc (@TheMancUK) May 15, 2026