Pablo Alborán Preps Netflix Performing Debut, New Album & International 2026 Tour

The music video for the tune, directed by La Carbonera Studio and filmed in Madrid, reinforces its critique of the image-obsessed world. Within the video, Alborán walks in entrance of a mirror whereas a bunch of dancers tries to cease him from taking a look at himself: “Every character represents a determine within the business: a paparazzo, an government, a lawyer, an influencer,” he explains. “It’s a metaphor for every thing that surrounds fame.”

Selecting “Clickbait” because the lead single for his upcoming album was not a straightforward choice. Past its daring sound and direct message, Alborán needed to confront his personal fears and the uncertainty of how it will be obtained. “I requested myself many occasions: ‘Am I able to defend this? How will individuals react?’ However I went again to my first intuition. After I revisit the second I wrote the tune and bear in mind why I did it, I do know it has a function,” he says. “I’m not doing something only for the sake of it.”

Greater than only a assortment of songs, his upcoming album — whose title he has but to disclose — is a window into how he sees the world. By means of his music, he invitations listeners into his bubble to expertise his unfiltered imaginative and prescient, freed from labels or prejudice. “It’s a really numerous album,” he says. “I speak about love from a special perspective, about my roots, household, and the individuals who look after us. And sonically, I’ve allowed myself full freedom.”

The album includes a vast spectrum of sounds starting from nation to flamenco bulerías, and even a particular collaboration with famend guitarist Vicente Amigo, additional cementing Alborán’s connection to his Andalusian roots. This identification was formally acknowledged on February 28, when he was awarded the Medalla de las Artes by the Junta de Andalucía, honoring his contributions to Spanish music and his profession achievements.

Removed from being confined to a single style, Alborán has embraced fearless experimentation. “The songs are in cost. If one referred to as for a Dobro (a resonator guitar) and a rustic rhythm, I added it. If one other wanted a bulería, I gave it that too. I don’t wish to be boxed in,” he says. “I feel all artists really feel the stress of expectations, however I’ve realized to let go of that.”

On this technique of musical exploration, considered one of his key collaborators has been Albert Hype, a producer recognized for his work with artists like Unhealthy Bunny and Kali Uchis. “Once we sat down within the studio for the primary time, the very first thing he mentioned was, ‘Give me a ballad,’” Alborán remembers. “I assumed, ‘Actually?’ However once I noticed what he did with it, I knew I might belief him.”

Their chemistry led to collaborations on a number of tracks for the album. “As soon as I noticed that Albert understood my essence, I let him go wild,” Alborán says with fun. “On the finish of the day, my voice is what defines me. It doesn’t matter if the tune has touches of reggaetón, flamenco, or experimental pop — it would at all times sound like me.”

For this album, Alborán additionally collaborated with producer Julio Reyes Copello, with whom he has labored up to now. “Julio has produced two unbelievable songs. He’s somebody I at all times join with completely,” says the artist. “His sensitivity for taking a tune to a different stage is unmatched.”

Alborán has made his mark on Billboard charts, with a number of entries on Sizzling Latin Songs, High Latin Albums, and Latin Pop Airplay. His album Terral (2014) debuted at No. 1 on Latin Pop Albums and No. 2 on High Latin Albums, whereas his collaboration “Dónde Está el Amor” with Jesse & Pleasure reached No. 16 on Sizzling Latin Songs and No. 8 on Latin Pop Airplay.

Music isn’t Alborán’s solely focus in 2025. He may also make his appearing debut within the Spanish Netflix sequence Respira, enjoying an emergency plastic surgeon in its second season, although the premiere date has but to be introduced.

“Performing has at all times intrigued me, however I had by no means taken the leap. After I was provided the function, my household couldn’t imagine it. ‘Are you positive?’ they requested. I used to be asking myself the identical factor,” he admits with fun.

To organize, he spent months finding out and even attended actual surgical procedures to raised perceive the function. “It was intense, nevertheless it additionally helped me loads on a private stage,” he shares. “I had simply gone by way of a really troublesome scenario with a member of the family’s well being, and being surrounded by docs allowed me to see issues from a special perspective. All of it got here collectively to carry extra authenticity to the character.”

Filming has additionally served as an escape for him. “When the business overwhelms me, appearing appears like a breath of recent air. I step into one other character and disconnect. It’s my means of discovering stability,” he says.

He’s additionally getting ready for his most bold tour to this point, set to kick off in February 2026. “This tour could be very particular to me,” says Alborán. “Not solely as a result of it is going to be world, however as a result of this album permits me to experiment on stage. I’ll be taking audiences by way of all of the levels of my life, from my roots in Málaga to the current.”

His return to the USA and Latin America shall be particularly emotional following the expertise of his final tour throughout a personally difficult time, as a detailed member of the family confronted a well being situation. “That tour saved my life,” he says about La Cuarta Hoja in 2023. “I went on stage carrying the toughest scenario I’ve ever confronted at house, and the viewers, with out figuring out it, gave me unbelievable assist. I’ll always remember it.”