Music News Tracker

"Discover the Latest Music Releases, Performances, and Industry Updates in this Comprehensive Roundup"


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In the past 24 hours, the music world has seen a flurry of exciting new releases, notable performances, and significant industry updates.

March 7 has marked the release of several highly anticipated albums across various genres. Lady Gaga's seventh album, *MAYHEM*, is one of the most eagerly awaited releases, featuring tracks like "Disease" and "Abracadabra" that showcase her signature hyperbolic lyrics and dramatic melodies. This album follows her musical contributions to the film "Joker: Folie à Deux" and includes nods to her work on the film, such as the closer "Die With A Smile," a radio hit with Bruno Mars[2][4][5].

Other notable releases include Annie DiRusso's *Super Pedestrian*, which has been highlighted as a favorite among the NPR Music team, and Jason Isbell's first acoustic solo album, *Foxes in the Snow*. These albums, both from Nashville, have been discussed in detail on NPR's New Music Friday podcast. Additional releases include SASAMI's *Blood on the Silver Screen*, Divorce's *Drive To Goldenhammer*, and the collaborative project ASTROPICAL by Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana[1][4].

In the rock and indie scene, new albums from Vundabar (*Surgery and Pleasure*), Bob Mould (*Here We Go Crazy*), and Swervedriver (*The World's Fair* EP) are also making waves. Jethro Tull has released *Curious Ruminant*, and Hamilton Leithauser's *This Side Of The Island* is another standout release in the rock/alt/indie category[1][4].

On the global front, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso's *PAPOTA* and Lagartijeando's *7 Caminos* are notable mentions. In electronic music, Alabaster DePlume's *A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole* and Kraftwerk's *Autobahn - 50th Anniversary Edition* are significant releases[1].

In terms of industry updates, 2024 saw substantial financial investments in music, including the sale of classic catalogs by Pink Floyd and Michael Jackson, and Sony Music acquiring the recording and publishing rights to Queen's music for nearly $1.3 billion. This trend indicates a return of investment in the music space after the economic downturn in 2022[2][3].

Live performances have also been a highlight, with 2024 marked by record-breaking tours. Taylor Swift's Eras tour concluded as the highest-grossing tour of all time, generating over $2 billion, and Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour also joined the billion-dollar tour club[2][3].

Controversies in the music world include several high-profile lawsuits. The Department of Justice is accusing Live Nation-Ticketmaster of operating an unfair monopoly, while Drake is suing his label's parent company over allegations of unethical tactics to boost a rival track by Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, a copyright holder is suing Miley Cyrus for copyright infringement over her song "Flowers," despite opposition from Bruno Mars and the song's writers[2][3].

In local music initiatives, March has been declared Music Business Month by the Lawrence Music Alliance, a citywide effort to support local musicians and the music industry[2].

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