The music world is humming with fresh energy and big moves. Aerosmith teamed up with Yungblud for their new single One More Time, while Stray Kids dropped their latest album Do It, both making waves on the charts. Rosalia’s new album Lux is out now, and Kelsea Ballerini released her Mount Pleasant EP, adding to a packed week of new country and pop sounds. Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl continues to dominate, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend is still a fan favorite, according to recent industry roundups.
On the live front, Erykah Badu lit up the stage at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, reminding listeners why her artistry stands the test of time. Meanwhile, De La Soul released the tracklist for their upcoming album Cabin In The Sky, building excitement for the legendary hip-hop group’s next chapter.
Behind the scenes, the industry is shifting fast. Suno, the AI music creation platform, raised a staggering $250 million in new funding, hitting a $2.45 billion valuation. This signals a growing embrace of generative AI, with major labels like Universal and Spotify exploring partnerships and developing their own tools. Warner Music Group also signed an AI licensing deal with Klay, showing that the conversation around artificial intelligence and music is only getting louder.
Spotify is rolling out more detailed song credit information, giving listeners a clearer look at the creators behind their favorite tracks. Roc Nation launched a new distribution dashboard for independent artists, making it easier for emerging talent to get their music out into the world. Mushroom Music entered a sub-publishing deal with peermusic, bringing together catalogs from artists like Kylie Minogue and Amy Shark.
Controversy is brewing in the UK, where the government is moving to cap ticket resales at face value, a move that’s already rattled Live Nation and StubHub. The British government’s ban on ticket touting above face value is being called the ticket tout’s worst nightmare.
New music discovery is alive and well, with fresh tracks from Dubinski, Alexander Wolfe, The Lightning Kids, Barbro, and myie making the rounds. These artists are pushing boundaries and offering listeners something raw and real in a world often dominated by algorithms.
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