Major new music releases are lighting up the charts this week. Ed Sheeran surprised listeners with his single “Sapphire,” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” is quickly trending, both featured prominently on Spotify’s top new songs playlist for June 2025. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars also drew huge attention for their unexpected collaboration, “Die With A Smile,” currently amassing millions of streams. The highly anticipated album “Tha Carter VI” from Lil Wayne officially dropped today after a five-year hiatus, featuring collaborations with MGK, Wyclef, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Bono. XXL Mag notes this marks a significant return for the New Orleans hip-hop legend, following the Super Bowl controversy that placed him back in the spotlight.
Young Thug’s “UY Scuti” also hit streaming platforms this week, marking his first major project since resolving his legal battles. According to XXL Mag, the album rollout has been building anticipation since March and is already drawing strong critical and fan response. The month’s new album releases span a diverse range, as highlighted by UPROXX, including fresh projects from indie staple Broken Social Scene, legendary rockers The Doobie Brothers, and innovative duo Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe.
On the industry front, Music Connection Magazine reports notable business moves: Sony Music Entertainment is searching for a VP of Partnerships and Acquisitions as competition among major labels heats up, while Universal Music Group seeks a new Director of Sales and Finance Operations, signaling possible strategy shifts. Additionally, a strategic partnership was announced between Symphonic Distribution and Humanable, targeting the evolving needs of independent artists in the era of AI-generated music.
Live music made headlines as Grace Jones dazzled audiences at the LA Philharmonic’s Blue Note Jazz Festival, with her genre-blending performances earning high praise. In jazz, Michael R. Dudley Jr. was awarded the prestigious Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize at BMI’s annual showcase in New York, spotlighting the next generation of jazz innovators.
Controversy remains at the forefront of industry news, as legal disputes over copyright and AI’s role in music creativity press on. The ongoing lawsuit involving Miley Cyrus and the copyright holders of Bruno Mars’s “When I Was Your Man” continues to stir debate about the line between influence and infringement, as covered by ReverbNation’s 2024 music news recap. Meanwhile, questions about artist rights in political campaigns and the impact of AI-generated content echo across courtrooms and industry think tanks.
Technological innovation is hitting the studio as Solid State Logic unveils Oracle, a fully analog mixing console with advanced features aimed at reshaping professional music production, as reported by Music Connection Magazine.
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