The Weeknd Teases New Album: Hurry Up Tomorrow
The Dawn FM follow-up promises a grand finale to an existential trilogy.
Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, has unveiled the title of his highly anticipated album: Hurry Up Tomorrow. This project marks the next chapter after Dawn FM, and according to Tesfaye, it will serve as the final entry in a conceptual trilogy. While no release date has been confirmed yet, the singer’s teaser has fans buzzing. A cryptic message in the trailer reads, “This album represents the creative apex of the project, serving as the third and final chapter crafted with existential and self-referential themes.” Watch the album trailer below.
The trilogy has been a long-running concept teased by Tesfaye since Dawn FM‘s release. The Weeknd’s dive into introspection and darker themes has been evident in his recent work, and this final installment promises to cap off that journey. The teaser itself, moody and atmospheric, has only intensified speculation about what the artist will explore next.
Building Momentum
The Weeknd has been steadily creating waves since announcing the end of his After Hours era, marked by hits like “Blinding Lights” and the high-energy single “Take My Breath.” Shortly after, he dropped Dawn FM, which drew rave reviews for its sleek production and conceptual boldness. Tracks like “Sacrifice,” later remixed by Swedish House Mafia, and collaborations such as “Moth to a Flame,” further solidified his place in modern pop’s elite.
Beyond the album, Tesfaye‘s fingerprints have been all over the music landscape. He teamed up with FKA twigs on “Tears in the Club,” Post Malone on “One Right Now,” and Rosalía on “La Fama.” Even a posthumous track with Aaliyah made the rounds, highlighting his versatility across genres and styles. Fans also saw Tesfaye shift into acting with HBO’s The Idol, a controversial series that kept him in the headlines throughout 2023.
What Comes Next?
As the trilogy’s final chapter, Hurry Up Tomorrow promises to deliver more of the introspective, surrealist themes The Weeknd has become known for in recent years. With his penchant for evolving sonically and thematically, it’s likely that this project will be an ambitious closer to the journey started with After Hours and Dawn FM. Whether the album will explore new sonic textures or continue the synth-heavy, cinematic landscapes of its predecessors remains to be seen.
For now, fans will have to sit tight for more details. But if the teaser is anything to go by, Hurry Up Tomorrow could be one of The Weeknd’s most daring releases yet.
