In the latest music news, several notable releases are set to hit the market in February 2025. Dream Theater is back with their sixteenth studio album, *Parasomnia*, marking their first new album with drummer Mike Portnoy since 2009's *Black Clouds & Silver Linings*[1].
Guided By Voices, known for their prolific output, are releasing their 41st LP, *Universe Room*, following a busy 2023 with three new albums[1]. Meanwhile, Inhaler, the Dublin rock band with ties to U2, is set to release their third album, *Open Wide*, which follows their successful 2023 album *Cuts & Bruises*[1].
Other notable releases include *Hand to Mouth* by The Wood Burning Savages, a sophomore album that follows their NI Music Prize-winning debut *Stability*[1], and Wilco's expanded edition of their 2004 album *A Ghost Is Born*, featuring 19 outtakes and alternate versions[1].
In addition to these new releases, February 2025 will see a range of reissues and archival releases. Neil Young is set to issue *Oceanside Countryside*, a previously unreleased album recorded between 1977 and 1978, as part of his Analog Originals series[4]. The entire Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog will also be reissued on special vinyl, with each album remastered[4].
On the country music front, several artists have upcoming releases. Hardy is releasing a live album, *Hardy (Live From Red Rocks)*, and Joe Ely will release *Love And Freedom*. Other country artists with new albums include The War And Treaty with *Plus One*, Sidewalk Prophets with *Looking Up*, and Kip Moore with *Solitary Tracks*[5].
In industry updates, 2024 saw significant financial investments in the music industry, with major deals such as Sony Music buying 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[3].
The year 2024 was also marked by several high-profile lawsuits, including the Department of Justice's case against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for operating an unfair monopoly, and Drake's lawsuit against his label's parent company over allegations of unethical tactics and streaming fraud[3].
On the live music front, 2024 was a year of record-breaking tours, with Taylor Swift's Eras tour becoming the highest-grossing tour of all time, generating over $2 billion. Coldplay also joined the billion-dollar tour club with their Music of the Spheres World Tour[3].
Looking ahead to 2025, several festivals and tours have been announced. The Outlaw Music Festival will feature Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Wilco, and more, while the Warped Tour has unveiled its 30th anniversary lineup. The Roskilde Festival has added Nine Inch Nails and Doechii to its lineup, and AC/DC has announced European tour dates for their *Power Up* tour[2].
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