Demi Lovato has officially announced their ninth studio album, titled It’s Not That Deep, set for release Oct. 24 via DLG Recordings / Island Records. With a shift toward a lighter, dance‑pop sound, the new record marks a departure from the intense, cathartic songwriting that has defined much of their past work.
Lovato has already dropped two singles ahead of the full album: “Fast” and “Here All Night.” The album will feature 11 tracks and is executive produced by Zhone, who has worked with Charli XCX and Kylie Minogue. The artist said this new body of work reflects where they are in life: happy, in love, and more interested in celebrating rather than processing pain.
“This music is a perfect reflection of where I’m at today. I had such an incredible time making this album with Zhone and it was such a freeing experience to let loose and have fun with it,” Lovato said in a release.
“With my past eras, I often wrote cathartic music about heavy topics that I needed to process. When I got back in the studio this time around, those songs just weren’t resonating anymore because I’m not in that place in life. I’m happy, I’m in love, and I just want to enjoy life and have fun. I realized it’s not that deep anymore, and that became the ethos for this album. It’s Not That Deep is meant for late nights and dancefloors, and I can’t wait for you all to dance with me.”
A Shift From Catharsis to Celebration
Lovato’s previous album, Holy Fvck (2022), moved in a rock‑inspired direction, driven by raw emotion and vulnerability. That era resonated deeply with fans and critics alike. But for It’s Not That Deep, the tone is intentionally different. Rather than focusing on healing, the music is positioned as a soundtrack for joy and freedom.
“Fast” and “Here All Night” are the two singles released so far, offering a preview of this new sound. Early feedback from fans suggests the tracks strike a balance between pop and dance energy, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
Critics and Lovato’s devoted fanbase, “Lovatics,” are watching to see how the remainder of the tracks build on this momentum.
Executive producer Zhone hascredits include influential names in the pop and dance music spheres. With 11 songs total, expect It’s Not That Deep to be focused in on the theme.
Lovato said the collaboration with Zhone allowed them to experiment freely without the burden of expectation. The album’s spacing, style, and tone were guided by a sense of having moved past what they needed to heal from.
Outside of music, Lovato has remained active creatively. In recent months, the singer appeared in the film Tow, sharing the screen with Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer, and Simon Rex. The film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in June.
In addition, Lovato is preparing a cookbook titled One Plate at a Time: Recipes for Finding Freedom With Food, scheduled for release March 31, 2026.
