When is Martone’s next single dropping? All to know as the House Music emperor reveals new album and release dates

Mark your calendars! Martone's second single, Too Bad, So Sad featuring Intelligent Diva, is finally releasing on Friday, April 21, 2025. That is correct—contrary to some previous news, the song is not yet released.

The House Music legend announced the release date along with the release news for his next studio album, putting to rest any rumors circulating about the timeline.

The news doesn't end there. His long-hyped album, Phoenix Rising: The Emperor's Ascension, is officially being released on June 30, 2025. That leaves fans a few months to get lost in the single before the entire project is released.

In the meantime, Martone's anniversary album The Evolution of Martone—which was released on March 21, 2025—is available for those who need a refresher on his musical history so far.

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A closer examination of Too Bad, So Sad

The new track Too Bad, So Sad delves into the psychological cost of bad relationships. Together with Intelligent Diva, the song offers house music rhythms married to gritty narration. Both artists have legendary expressive voices, and the collaborative effort is likely to bring emphasis to themes of self-empowerment and freedom.

This is not just a new single—it's an atmosphere. While early rumors had the song already streaming, word from the official camp is that the single will be released on April 21, 2025. It will be a precursor to the full album, rather than being part of any prior release.

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What to expect from Phoenix Rising?

In the wake of the single, Phoenix Rising: The Emperor's Ascension will be released on June 30, 2025. The project sees Martone return to his early house music roots but blending it with fresh ingredients. Although the complete tracklist has not yet been announced, the album will be sure to continue Martone's delving into personal material and genre experimentation.

This will be Martone's latest studio release since his 10th-anniversary album, and the fans are eagerly anticipating the way the artist pushes creative boundaries with this new material.

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Back to the Evolution of Martone

Released on March 21, 2025, The Evolution of Martone marks a decade of musical evolution. The album reflects upon his career and presents reworked versions of his previous songs. It's half celebration, half evolution—a fitting tribute to Martone's work in the genre of house music.

As his first release of 2025, the anniversary project set the tone for what appears to be a busy and creatively productive year ahead. It is the most recent release to date until the single in April comes out.

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Other 2025 projects of Martone

Martone's artistry does not end in the recording studio. He released Chocolate (Drumapella Mix) on February 14, 2025, adding a percussive component to his creations. A month later, he wrote Deep & Raw: The Erotica of Martone in March, going into literary pieces in a bold and intimate series of stories.

These releases demonstrate the artist's diversity of style of art and narrative, setting the stage for what Phoenix Rising could bring.

This timeline dispels past misunderstandings and gives a full breakdown of Martone's busy 2025 release-calendar. For house music fans and beyond, it's going to be a year to remember.

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