Madonna to release new album in 2012

London: Pop star Madonna has confirmed she will release her 12th studio album next spring. It will be a follow-up to 2008`s "Hard Candy".

The singer said she has started working with producer William Orbit. "I`ve started a little bit of work in the studio and then when I go back to New York I`ll be recording until the end of the year," contactmusic.com quoted her as saying. When asked what fans can expect from her latest offering, she replied: "More good music." The first single from the record is expected to be released in February with the LP out a couple of months later. IANS