Ruel’s Sophomore Album ‘Kicking My Feet’ Set for October 17 Release with Dreamy New Single ‘The Suburbs’ – The Pop Blog

Australian pop sensation Ruel announced his highly anticipated sophomore album, Kicking My Feet, slated for release on October 17, 2025, via Giant Music, marking his first project since signing with the label after relocating from Sydney to Los Angeles. Accompanying the announcement, Ruel dropped the single “The Suburbs,” a dreamy, bluesy pop track that showcases his evolving sound and emotional depth, available to stream on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ruel/1251437503). The 22-year-old premiered the song on Apple Music Radio’s new Los Angeles studio, alongside two unreleased tracks, igniting excitement for the 11-track album, which fans can pre-order on vinyl, CD, or cassette via his official store (https://store.ruel.world). Kicking My Feet follows his 2023 debut 4th Wall and 2024 EP Adaptations, cementing Ruel as a global pop force with over three billion streams and sold-out world tours.

“The Suburbs,” co-written with Fran Hall, M-Phazes, Chelsea Lena, and Elias Danielsen, is a heartfelt ode to intimacy, imagining a simpler life with lyrics like, “I can see us in the Suburbs, Never thought I’d be that person, but with you it sounds like paradise.” Produced by M-Phazes and Danielsen, the track blends warm harmonies with propulsive beats, earning praise from Rolling Stone for its “propulsive bass line” and “thudding percussion.” Following the success of “I Can Die Now,” which premiered in Times Square on MTV and amassed over a million streams in days, “The Suburbs” reflects Ruel’s vulnerable songwriting, with fans on X calling it “a soulful bop” (@oneruel). However, some posts, like @DejaRu22, critique its lyrics as overly sentimental, though the majority celebrate its emotional resonance.

Ruel’s creative process for Kicking My Feet was exhaustive, with over 200 songs written before finalizing the tracklist, a testament to his pursuit of honesty. “It’s been pretty daunting to offer up this level of honesty, but seeing how it’s connected with fans has calmed my pre-album nerves,” he shared. Collaborating with top producers like Julian Bunetta (Sabrina Carpenter), Joel Little (Taylor Swift), Kenny Beats (Ed Sheeran), Dan Wilson (Adele), and longtime partner M-Phazes, Ruel crafts a genre-blurring mix of pop, alt, and R&B. The album explores themes of young love and self-discovery, reflecting his growth since his debut single “Golden Years” (2017) and EPs like Ready (2018) and Free Time (2019). Variety and Billboard highlight his work with industry heavyweights, positioning the album as a bold step forward.

The UK-born, Sydney-raised artist, praised by Elton John and Zane Lowe as a “superstar,” has earned platinum certifications, ARIA Awards, and features in Vogue and GQ for his haute couture style with brands like Prada and Louis Vuitton. His 2024 collaborations with DMA’s (“What A Life,” “We’re A Pair of Diamonds”) and covers EP Adaptations (featuring The Weeknd’s “Call Out My Name”) showcased his versatility, while performances at triple j’s One Night Stand and Rolling Sets Festival underscored his stage presence. Kicking My Feet is poised to be a defining moment, with fans on X buzzing about “surprises” teased in his Instagram post (@ruel). Available for pre-save (https://ruel.lnk.to/kickingmyfeet), the album promises to solidify Ruel’s trajectory as one of pop’s most exciting talents.