In just a few weeks or months—depending on where you are in the U.K. or U.S. Spring will arrive. But that doesn’t necessarily mean spring weather will follow. Some may experience a false spring, while others will embrace the sunshine and flowers. Regardless of the forecast, one thing remains constant: the arrival of spring music releases. In this article, United By Pop will dive into the world of spring pastel color theories and highlight the new releases to look forward to this season.
Pastel Purple: Second Wind by Daniel Seavey
Limelights and Darlings have been eagerly anticipating this album for quite some time. A significant portion of Daniel’s fan base consists of women and teenage girls, which aligns with the pastel purple color theme. Pastel purple represents romance, femininity, and innocence, key themes that not only influenced the creation of this album but also resonated with his audience.
If you’ve been following him for a while, you’ve likely noticed his current girlfriend featured in many of his social media posts. She’s been a source of happiness in his romantic life, despite the hardships he has endured. Interestingly, the album’s color scheme features ocean blue and shades of orange-red—two primary colors that, when combined, create purple. This subtle connection ties back to the album’s aesthetic and deeper themes.
You can get the album on March 7th and grab tickets for his upcoming tour.
Pastel Orange: The Giver by Chappell Roan
Four months ago, Chappell Roan debuted an unreleased song, The Giver, on Saturday Night Live. Since then, fans have been replaying the performance and circulating snippets on YouTube. Now, the wait is almost over—The Giver is set to be released in just a few days.
The single’s cover, splashed across social media, billboards, and posters, features a striking bright orange hue and an image of her wearing a hard hat while holding a plumber. However, despite its bold appearance, the song itself aligns more with pastel orange in color theory—evoking feelings of new beginnings, optimism, and creativity. These themes capture the essence of the track, especially if you’re in the right mood. The Giver officially drops on March 13th.
Pastel Pink: I Said I Love You First by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
Pastel pink symbolizes innocence, beauty, peace, and comfort, qualities often sought in love, whether with a significant other or while searching for one. I Said I Love You First by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco is an album that explores love in all its forms—finding comfort with a current partner and making peace with the past. Fans can stream the album or purchase it on CD and vinyl starting March 21, 2025.
Pastel Blue: Forever is a Feeling by Lucy Dacus
Forever is a Feeling by Lucy Dacus is an album that explores love and comfort, but not in the traditional, romanticized sense. Rather than focusing on the lighthearted, blissful side of relationships, this upcoming release delves into the complexities of love—its highs and lows, the idea of ‘forever,’ and the freedom of being alone.
The album cover’s pastel sky-blue background evokes a sense of tranquility and serenity, yet it also hints at the melancholy often associated with feeling “blue.” Forever is a Feeling captures the full emotional spectrum of love, making it a highly anticipated release. United By Pop is excited for its debut on March 28, 2025.
Pastel Green: I Don’t Know How but They Found Me! by Jensen Mcrae
If you’ve been a fan of Jensen McRae for a while, you know her music leans more toward laid-back folk-alt pop rather than mainstream pop. Her new era embodies the essence of pastel green in color theory—calmness, renewal, and freshness. Interestingly, the album cover doesn’t incorporate light green tones. Instead, it features dark green wallpaper and bright green bubble wrap, creating a visual balance between the light and dark aspects of life.
Jensen’s social media is filled with plants—whether real or artificial—further enhancing her serene aesthetic. Her sophomore album drops on April 25, 2025.
Pastel Yellow: The Right Person Will Stay by Lana Del Ray
On Lana Del Rey’s website, the background is a deep bubblegum pink, leading fans to speculate that her new era will have a pink-themed aesthetic. However, her social media posts announcing the album feature a vintage pale yellow background instead. While pastel yellow is typically a bright and cheerful shade, the hue used in her Instagram post is more muted. Yellow is often associated with positivity, joy, and warmth—emotions that may reflect the essence of the 13 beautiful tracks on The Right Person Will Stay, set to debut on May 21, 2025.
