Pablo Alborán Unveils a New Album: A Free-spirited Celebration of Love, Life, and Connection
Fourth page, the artist’s sixth studio effort, marks a bold turn toward spontaneity and assurance. It’s described as more adult in tone, weaving threads of love, friendship, joy, and living in the moment. A new album dropped this Thursday, and a world tour follows, with fans already calling it a refreshing vitamin for the artist and his audience.
Pablo Alborán appears visibly content. In a recent conversation, he reflected on a period of hardship during the pandemic and now speaks of optimism. He notes that this release embodies a satisfaction with where he stands creatively and personally.
“Yes, I’m enjoying it. I focus on the good things that come my way, without making excuses or wasting time. Ironically, this record feels anarchic compared to my usual careful approach. I gathered songs over a year, paused, then added more. I toured without bias, letting go, which became the essence of the project. Being close to people again, traveling, and sharing moments with fans—getting back to life—has shaped the music.”
When asked what makes this album feel certain about its direction, Alborán explains that he didn’t overanalyze or label the work by genre, lyrics, or approach. The process was demanding in hours, yet he embraced making music out of necessity and a wish to acknowledge and celebrate what the world has endured. Love features in many songs, but the themes lean toward a more mature, grounded love. He notes he’s no longer twenty, and the intensity of experiences has shifted.
The artist touches on collaboration, acknowledging a strong lineup: María Becerra, Carín León, Leo Rizzi, Main Mena, and Álvaro de Luna among others. He describes a moment when a casual Instagram story led to a collaborative track with Carín León after years of trying to connect. The album features guests who bring their own stamps while still aligning with his sound. He also explains that a week before finishing the album, production was finalized with three producers, and the project was shaped from home.
One headline quote stands out: “I’m still grateful that they nominated me for a Grammy. If they give me greats and they don’t, they’ll keep nominating me. I used to be so excited, but I don’t know which saints to pray to anymore.”
Given the challenges of releasing music today, Alborán reflects on how physical formats remain valuable. He describes a DVD capturing concert sounds from the theater tour, a set of four design coasters with song phrases, and gifts like a paid hotel stay for friends. He emphasizes that physical formats still matter, even as streaming dominates, and highlights the modern reality of rapid content consumption. The evolving media landscape requires artists to stay inspired in a moment where the pace of art and music is relentless. The lesson, he says, is to tune the delivery to match audience appetite while staying true to the artistry.
Looking ahead, the plan includes a Madrid record deal and a live TikTok show scheduled for Sunday at 8 p.m. The platform has become a surprising ally—smoothing out travel delays and insomnia while offering a direct line to fans. The excitement around these planned performances epitomizes how live storytelling remains central to the artist’s approach.
“We all need the other to get out of this.”
Public engagement, he adds, is a key fuel. The opportunity to test demos with musicians, to improvise in concerts without strict registration, and to let spontaneity guide performances has proven refreshing. He recalls theater-like touring moments that encouraged living in the moment and embracing the unexpected on stage.
With twenty Latin Grammy nominations noted in media chatter, Alborán remains grateful for recognition, even as he jokes about the odds. He prefers to celebrate the journey and the team behind it rather than chase the spotlight alone. The message is clear: continue to push, continue to collaborate, and keep the music honest and human.
He also shares a personal aspiration to explore film music and potentially take on acting roles. He emphasizes careful preparation, learning from mentors, and surrounding himself with people who help him grow. The ambition is to fuse cinema and music in meaningful ways, crafting soundtracks that enhance storytelling rather than merely accompany it. A dream project, he notes, would be to create music for movies and to see how sound and image can complement one another.
In sum, the album stands as a record of presence—an artist stepping into a moment with confidence, generosity, and a willingness to experiment. The work signals a sustained commitment to authenticity, collaboration, and the joy of performing for and with audiences across North America and beyond, as he continues to translate lived experience into song.
— End of interview excerpts. Attribution: (Interview with Pablo Alborán, 2025) —