Hilary Duff is officially on the road back to pop stardom. After more than a decade away from releasing new music, the “Lizzie McGuire” alum confirmed that fresh tracks are arriving imminently — and fans won’t be waiting long.
“We’re getting something really soon,” Duff told Variety at Vogue World: Hollywood 2025 in Los Angeles on Sunday night. “I have been hard at work in the studio with my husband [Matthew Koma] and a few other amazingly talented people. [My fans] are going to hear something so soon, like in the blink of an eye.”
Duff’s last album, the fan-favorite “Breathe In. Breathe Out.,” arrived in June 2015. Since then, she’s focused on acting and family, while quietly waiting for the right moment to step back into music. That moment, she says, is now.
Hilary Duff Confirms New Music Is Imminent
Speaking candidly about the long gap between albums, Duff explained that returning to the studio required the right headspace and the right team. “I always knew I was going to return to music. I needed to feel safe and I needed to have the right people in my corner and be absolutely 100% ready,” she said.
“Honestly, I needed to have 10 years of life under my belt. I needed a lot to say. This album feels like the inner workings of my brain and I really am so excited to connect with people again on that level, that very forward-facing level.”
While Duff kept specifics under wraps — including a release date and exact rollout plans — she hinted that the comeback is more than just dropping a single. “All of the things are happening. I can’t give up too much information or everyone’s gonna kill me, but I am dancing and… everything’s in motion. It’s exciting,” she teased.
Her husband Matthew Koma, an acclaimed songwriter and producer, is among the collaborators shaping the new era. Duff’s comments suggest a confident, fully realized project that reflects both where she’s been and where she’s headed, crafted with a carefully chosen creative circle.
Atlantic Records Deal & Docuseries Track Duff’s Return
In September, Duff announced she had signed with Atlantic Records, a new chapter that signals a serious, fully resourced push behind her music. Alongside the deal, she revealed she’s filming a docuseries capturing her return — a candid, career-spanning look at the highs and lows of building an album and balancing public life.
The series is directed and executive-produced by Sam Wrench through Next of Kin Content. Wrench, whose credits include projects like “A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter” and “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” brings a concert-film and pop storytelling sensibility to the project — a promising fit for an artist ready to reintroduce herself.
According to Atlantic, the docuseries will trace Duff’s musical process alongside personal milestones, offering a more intimate lens on an artist who grew up in front of the camera. Expect a behind-the-scenes view of studio sessions, creative decision-making, and the day-to-day momentum that turns an idea into a body of work.
Combined with Duff’s confirmation that new music is arriving “in the blink of an eye,” the docuseries positions this comeback as both an auditory and visual reintroduction — created for longtime fans who’ve been waiting since 2015 and younger audiences discovering her for the first time.
Why The Timing Finally Felt Right
Duff’s reasoning for the decade-long pause is as personal as it is practical. The singer and actor emphasized the importance of safety, trust, and having something to say — all foundational to making a record that feels honest. “I needed to feel safe,” she said, “and I needed to have the right people in my corner.”
The result, she promises, is an album that reflects real growth. Describing the project as “the inner workings of my brain,” Duff signaled an intimate, self-assured perspective that frames this return less as a reset and more as an evolution.
Performance plans are forthcoming, but Duff’s tease that she’s already “dancing” suggests a fully staged rollout is in motion. Whether that means promotional performances, a tour, or one-off events remains to be seen, but the energy of her comments points to a comeback designed for the spotlight.
One audience she’s especially mindful of? Her LGBTQ+ fanbase. When asked about the community’s long-standing support, Duff didn’t hesitate. “You know it’s all for them. It’s just to impress them,” she said with a smile — a nod to the loyal listeners who’ve championed her since her early pop days.
With an Atlantic Records partnership, a Sam Wrench–helmed docuseries, and studio time with Matthew Koma already logged, Duff’s return checks all the boxes of a properly planned pop era. The artist who last closed a chapter with “Breathe In. Breathe Out.” now seems poised to open a new one — one that’s candid, confident, and built for connection.
For fans, the message is clear: the wait is nearly over. Duff’s words — “really soon” and “in the blink of an eye” — suggest the music is closer than ever, with more announcements likely to follow. After a decade of life, growth, and perspective, Hilary Duff is ready to press play again.
