Kesha
On July 4th, while the rest of America lit sparklers, Kesha dropped a firework of her own — a fierce, fearless, and deeply independent new album simply titled . (Period). The punctuation mark is more than just a bold title choice; it’s a declaration of creative autonomy and a final word on an era of compromise. Released through her newly launched Kesha Records, . marks the pop provocateur’s sixth studio album and her first as a fully independent artist — and it’s a glitter-drenched shot of liberation.
The record, which critics across the board have called a “celebration” and a “return to form,” arrives just one year after her critically acclaimed Gag Order, yet it couldn’t feel more like a fresh start. Kesha, now entirely in control of her music and career, is unapologetically herself — bawdy, brilliant, and brazen — and the results are explosive. From the opening notes of “THE ONE.” to the roaring climax of “DELUSIONAL.” and the viral frenzy of “JOYRIDE.,” . is a masterclass in controlled chaos: a genre-defying burst of pop, electro-clash, country grit, and brat-punk attitude.
Much of that energy is encapsulated in the album’s breakout single “JOYRIDE.,” which, since its July 4, 2024, release, has become a streaming behemoth and a fan anthem. Clocking more than 119 million Spotify streams and counting, the track’s desert-chase music video — complete with helicopters, hot rods, and shirtless men — finds Kesha outrunning both her demons and her past with style. The single peaked at No. 6 on Billboard’s “Bubbling Under Hot 100” and landed her back in pop’s top tier.
But . isn’t just a joyride — it’s a manifesto. Tracks like “BOY CRAZY.” (which features a hedonistic, NSFW Last Supper-inspired video), the T-Pain-assisted “YIPPIE-KI-YAY.,” and the brash “ATTENTION!” (featuring Slayyyter and Rose Gray) show Kesha wielding her sexuality, humor, and raw honesty like weapons. There’s no filter, no label exec to impress — just a woman who’s been through hell and decided to turn it into a glitter cannon.
Currently supporting the record on her biggest headline tour ever — aptly titled The Tits Out Tour — Kesha is playing to sold-out crowds across North America, with support from glam-pop royalty Scissor Sisters, and buzzy acts like Slayyyter, Rose Gray, and even Vengaboys on select dates. The run includes historic sold-out shows at the Kia Forum in L.A. and Madison Square Garden in NYC, with a European and UK leg scheduled for spring 2026. Already, additional dates have been added due to overwhelming demand — a testament to the enduring love for the artist and her defiant new era.
If the music world thought it had seen everything from Kesha — the glitter bomb anthems, the lawsuits, the reinventions — . proves there’s still more to come. It’s loud, unruly, sexy, and self-aware — an album that sounds like freedom and feels like revenge.
As if the new music weren’t enough, Kesha is also enjoying a viral resurgence with her 2010 classic “Your Love Is My Drug,” thanks to a TikTok renaissance that’s thrust the 5x Platinum hit back onto streaming charts. Combined with the continued love for her 12x Platinum smash “TiK ToK,” Kesha has now surged past 46 million monthly listeners on Spotify — proof that both old-school fans and Gen Z kids are still happily under her spell.
With . (Period), Kesha isn’t just back — she’s unshackled, unfiltered, and unleashing a new kind of pop chaos. As she sings on “THE ONE.,” this is the sound of someone “done playing nice.” Period.
Stream the album: . (Period)* is available now on all platforms and in limited-edition vinyl via Kesha’s official store.
Catch the tour: Visit keshaofficial.com/tour for the full Tits Out itinerary and ticket info.
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