Returning to Innocence finds Caro — the Dutch singer known around the world as Caro Emerald — recording under her own name. The 14-track album is out October 9, 2026, on Big Mouse, and it is her most personal record yet: a vulnerable alt-pop song cycle about womanhood, arriving after her 2023 solo debut as The Jordan.
Image: Caro / Big Mouse
Album Facts
Album: Returning to Innocence — Caro's 14-track studio album.
Artist: Caro is the new recording name of Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw, known worldwide as Caro Emerald ("Back It Up", "A Night Like This"), the Dutch album-chart record holder whose run surpassed Michael Jackson's Thriller. She later recorded as The Jordan, releasing her 2023 solo debut Nowhere Near the Sky, and now records simply as Caro.
Release Date: October 9, 2026.
Label: Big Mouse.
Singles: "Already Lost" is both the album opener and the latest single. Earlier singles from the project include "The Guy Bangs", "Call The Shots", "Greatness" and "I Can't Win".
Billed as her most vulnerable work to date, Returning to Innocence is a personal exploration of womanhood in alt-pop form, drawing on 80s pop, 90s ballads and classic R&B. Her cited influences include Lorde, Frank Ocean and Enigma, while "Goddess" and "Worship Me" were already being played live ahead of the release.
Tracklist
- Already Lost
- I Can't Win
- Call the Shots
- The Only One
- Woman (intro)
- Goddess
- The Guy Bangs
- Superstar
- Lose Our Head Sometimes
- Greatness
- Mama
- Worship Me
- Mirror
- The Promised Land
Watch the Official 'Already Lost' Video
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the album released?
Returning to Innocence was released on October 9, 2026, via Big Mouse.
Is Caro the same singer as Caro Emerald?
Yes. Caro is the new recording name of Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw, the Dutch singer who became famous worldwide as Caro Emerald.
How many songs are on the album?
The album features 14 tracks, opening with the latest single "Already Lost".
Where can I hear the album?
The album is available on major streaming platforms, and you can watch the official "Already Lost" video in the player above.
Related Album News
More album announcements: Lisa's 'Press Play' album, The Doors' 'Unbound and Dangerous' live album, Nickelback's 'Everything Under the Sun' album, Fontaines D.C.'s 'Dopamine Chamber' album and Jamie T's 'Ghosts (100 Days of Morning)' album.
0 Comments
Please don't enter any spam link in the comment box.
Emoji