Kesha Latest Album Overview
Kesha's most recent studio album is Gag Order, released in May 2023 under her independent label Kesha Records and distributed by distribution partners including ADA and The Orchard, with the project marking her first full-length release after leaving RCA Records. The album is available on major streaming platforms, and its release was covered by industry outlets such as Forbes.
The project consists of 13 tracks with a total runtime of approximately 37 minutes, featuring production credits from Rick Rubin, Stint, and others, and the lead single "Eat the Acid" was accompanied by a music video that generated millions of views on YouTube within the first week of release.
Chart Performance and Commercial Data
Gag Order debuted on the Billboard 200 at position No. 167 in its opening tracking week, with first-week consumption units driven primarily by streaming and digital sales across the United States, while the album also charted on Billboard's Top Album Sales and Independent Albums charts.
On the UK Albums Chart, the project entered the top 40, and in Australia it appeared on the ARIA Albums Chart, reflecting international listener interest, while early data showed strong performance in digital album sales on platforms such as Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Industry Context and Label Situation
Kesha founded Kesha Records as an independent imprint to retain ownership and creative control after her public legal disputes with former producer Dr. Luke and his associated labels, a situation that was documented in court filings and reported by outlets including SEC-indexed financial disclosures from related publicly traded entities.
The independent release model allows Kesha to keep a larger share of streaming royalties and direct-to-consumer sales revenue, with distribution handled by partners that provide global reach without a traditional major-label advance structure, and the album's rollout included limited physical formats such as vinyl and cassettes sold through her official webstore.