Odyssey (Illenium album)

Odyssey
Studio album by
Illenium
ReleasedFebruary 6, 2026 (2026-02-06)
Length61:06
LabelRepublic
Producers
Illenium chronology
Illenium
(2023)		 Odyssey
(2026)
Singles from Odyssey
  1. "In My Arms"
    Released: May 16, 2025
  2. "Refuge/Ur Alive"
    Released: August 1, 2025
  3. "Forever"
    Released: September 12, 2025
  4. "To the Moon"
    Released: October 10, 2025
  5. "With Your Love"
    Released: November 7, 2025
  6. "War"
    Released: December 15, 2025
  7. "Feel Alive"
    Released: January 16, 2026

Odyssey (stylized in all caps) is the sixth studio album by the American DJ and record producer Illenium. It was released through Republic Records on February 6, 2026. The album was supported by seven singles: "In My Arms", "Refuge/Ur Alive", "Forever", "To the Moon", "With Your Love", "War", and "Feel Alive". Odyssey reached number 45 on the US Billboard 200, reaching atop on the US Top Dance Albums chart.

Background

After the release of his self-titled fifth studio album in 2023, Illenium parted ways with his previous record label and second major label, Warner Records.[1] On May 7, 2025, it was reported that he had signed with Republic Records and was set to work on new music.[2] In September, he announced the album.[3] He described the signing as the start of a "completely new chapter" and stated that he was excited to work with Republic, as they were "as passionate about his music" as he was.[2]

Composition

Odyssey was produced by Illenium and executive produced by Alex Seaver, with production contributions from Lostboy, Dabin, Alok, Mark Schick, Pink Slip, Zakk Cervini, Drew Fulk, Trevor Christensen, TMS, Toby Scott, OhYes, Wylde, Zeds Dead, Kohen, Andrew Goldstein.[4] It features collaborations with artists from dance, rock, hip-hop, and pop genres, including Ellie Goulding, Bring Me the Horizon, Kid Cudi, Ryan Tedder, Tom Grennan, Elley Duhé, Dean Lewis, Alna, Norma Jean Martine, Hayla, Lauren Alaina, Emmy, and Bastille.[5] Production was handled by Illenium in collaboration with several others, including Lostboy, Dabin, Alok, Mark Schick, Pink Slip, Zakk Cervini, Drew Fulk, Trevor Christensen, TMS, Toby Scott, OhYes, Wylde, Zeds Dead, Kohen, Andrew Goldstein, and Mako.[4]

Promotion

Singles

Seven singles were released from Odyssey. "In My Arms" featuring British singer Hayla, was released on May 16, 2025, as the album's lead single.[6] It was followed by a double single release on August 1, consisting of "Refuge" with Norma Jean Martine and "Ur Alive" with WYLDE, both serving as the album's second single.[7] "Forever" featuring singer-songwriters Tom Grennan and Alna, was released as the third single on September 12.[8]

The fourth single, "To the Moon" a collaboration with Brazilian DJ Alok, was released on October 10.[9] "With Your Love" featuring OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder, was issued as the fifth single on November 6, alongside the announcement of the album's release date.[10] "War" featuring Lø Spirit, was released as the sixth single on December 15.[11] The seventh single, "Feel Alive", a collaboration with the British band Bastille and Canadian DJ Dabin, was released on January 16, 2026, coinciding with the reveal of the album's track listing.[12]

Residency

To promote Odyssey, Illenium performed a six-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas in March 2026.[13][14] The record producer collaborated with the Berlin-based animation studio Woodblock to create visuals for the venue.[15] The residency was extended with three additional shows, continuing into April 2026.[16][17] The residency was then extended further with an additional two shows in July 2026.

Track listing

Odyssey track listing[18]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Odyssey"Nicholas MillerIllenium0:36
2."Into the Dark" (with Mako)
  • Illenium
  • Christensen
  • Seaver
4:20
3."Forever" (with Tom Grennan and Alna)
  • Illenium
  • Schick
  • Pink Slip
2:51
4."With Your Love" (with Ryan Tedder)
3:02
5."Feels Like You" (with Elley Duhé)
3:32
6."In My Arms" (with Hayla)
  • Miller
  • Christensen
  • Matteo Cinti
  • Jankel
  • Jordan Shaw
  • Hayley Williams
  • Illenium
  • Christensen
  • Shift K3Y[v]
3:28
7."Don't Want Your Love" (with Ellie Goulding)
  • Illenium
  • Lostboy
  • Albert Hype
3:12
8."Slave to the Rithm" (with Bring Me the Horizon)
  • Illenium
  • Cervini
  • Johansson
  • Sykes
4:29
9."War" (with Lø Spirit)
  • Illenium
  • Christensen
  • Cervini
  • Fulk
  • Goldstein
3:05
10."I'll Come Runnin" (with Mako and Zeds Dead)
  • Illenium
  • Seaver
  • Zeds Dead
3:42
11."Take Me Back" (with Dean Lewis)
  • Miller
  • Dean Lewis
  • Brad Mair
  • Patrick Martin
  • Illenium
  • Petey Martin
  • Mair[v]
3:02
12."Love Is a Chemical" (with Lauren Alaina)
3:37
13."Feel Alive" (with Bastille and Dabin)
2:48
14."Monster" (with Emmy)
  • Illenium
  • Seaver
  • Fammé[p]
  • Gundhus[p]
2:40
15."Refuge" (with Norma Jean Martine)
  • Miller
  • Fredrick Dickson
  • Niall Healy
  • Norma Jean Martine
  • Darius Mashayekhi
  • Andrew Tyler
  • Illenium
  • MashBit
3:21
16."Not Ordinary" (with Kid Cudi)
  • Illenium
  • Thell
2:33
17."Paris"
Illenium2:50
18."To the Moon" (with Alok)
  • Illenium
  • Alok
  • Kohen
  • OhYes
  • Scott
4:28
19."Ur Alive" (with Wylde)
  • Miller
  • Kristina Corbett
  • Michael Gazzo
  • Illenium
  • Gazzo[v]
3:30
Total length:61:06

Notes

  • ^[p] indicates a primary and vocal producer.
  • ^[v] indicates a vocal producer.

Personnel

Credits were adapted from Tidal.[18]

Musicians

Technical

Charts

Chart performance
Chart (2026) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (Official Charts)[19]73
UK Dance Albums (Official Charts)[20]3
US Billboard 200[21]45
US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)[22]1

Release history

List of release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition Ref.
Various February 6, 2026 Standard
United States CD
D2C CD Signed
Vinyl 2LP Supernova
2LP Lunar Ember Signed

References

  1. ↑ Garcia, Thania; Aswad, Jem (May 9, 2025). "Music Industry Moves: WMG Launches Pulse, Data Platform for Artists and Songwriters; Illenium Signs with Republic". Variety. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Bain, Katie (May 7, 2025). "Illenium Signs with Republic: 'I Want People Working My Music That Are as Passionate as I Am'". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ Bain, Katie (September 17, 2025). "Illenium Announces Sphere Residency & New Album". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Rogers, Jack (January 16, 2026). "Bring Me the Horizon Are on the New Illenium Album". Rock Sound. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ Kaplan, Becca (January 16, 2026). "Illenium Reveals Odyssey Album Tracklist Featuring Ellie Goulding, Kid Cudi, Bring Me the Horizon and More". EDM. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ Mulligan, Lewis (May 16, 2025). "Illenium and Hayla Release New Single 'In My Arms". We Rave You. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ Longhurst, Courtney (August 1, 2025). "Illenium Releases New Two-Single Bundle: 'Refuge' & 'Ur Alive'". EDMTunes. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ Talim, Ansh (September 12, 2025). "Illenium Finds New Depth in 'Forever' with Alna and Tom Grennan: Listen". EDM. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ Tryon, Oliver (October 9, 2025). "'to the Moon': The New Track by Alok and Illenium". Cultr. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ Kaplan, Becca (November 7, 2025). "Illenium Taps OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder for Euphoric Single, 'With Your Love'". EDM. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ Vuoncino, Chris (December 19, 2025). "Illenium Continues Build-Up To New Album with Latest Single 'War'". We Rave You. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ Stratton, Brad (January 16, 2026). "Illenium Links up with Bastille & Dabin on 'Feel Alive'". Sport Playlists. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ Cameron, John (September 17, 2025). "Illenium to Celebrate Album Release with Six-Night Sphere Run". EDM Identity. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ Horowitz, Steven J. (September 17, 2025). "Illenium Announces Six Odyssey Sphere Shows for 2026". Variety. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  15. ↑ King, Ariel (September 17, 2025). "Illenium Makes Landing at Sphere with Odyssey". Pollstar. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  16. ↑ Ragusa, Paolo (September 29, 2025). "Illenium at the Las Vegas Sphere: How to Get Tickets". Consequence. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Illenium Expands Sphere Vegas Residency with New Album Odyssey". EDMTunes. September 29, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  18. 1 2 "Odyssey / Illenium". Tidal. Credits. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 13/2/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Official Dance Albums Chart on 13/2/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Illenium Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Illenium Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Odyssey - Full Music - Illenium Music Shop". Illenium Store. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
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