Missy Elliott delivered a high-energy show last night in Denver as her first-ever headlining tour, Out of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience, continues to gather momentum, reminding listeners of her lasting impact on hip-hop and pop. Meanwhile, the Queens of R&B Tour with Xscape and SWV wrapped up its North American leg in Atlanta after a successful run across 30 cities, celebrating the influence and enduring appeal of these R&B icons, according to Foxy 99’s recap of notable July 16 performances.
Classic rock fans are seeing a major wave of new releases this July. Styx dropped Circling From Above, marking their third album since 2017, featuring all-new material written by Tommy Shaw, Will Evankovich, and Lawrence Gowan. The iconic Alice Cooper group also returned with The Revenge of Alice Cooper, their first new studio album in over fifty years, notably mentioning a posthumous contribution from late guitarist Glen Buxton. Additionally, Jethro Tull’s landmark recordings and an expanded Talking Heads collection are fueling the ongoing nostalgia trend, as reported by Ultimate Classic Rock.
In chart news, U.S. music consumption continues to be dominated by streaming, with 92 percent of all listening happening online—soaring streams this year are offsetting declines in digital and physical album sales. The Las Vegas Sun notes that “recession pop” and a surge in Christian music are two of the fastest-growing trends on major platforms, as listeners find solace and escapism in both familiar sounds and uplifting messages during uncertain times.
The indie and pop scenes are also buzzing with anticipation as summer releases from genre-blenders like Sofi Tukker, Rico Nasty, and Tune-Yards draw high expectations, according to the Daily Bruin in their summer preview.
A bizarre turn in music business news: Billy McFarland, infamous for the failed Fyre Festival, auctioned off the festival's brand and intellectual property on eBay for $245,000—far less than anticipated. The auction, which streamed live and drew attention across social platforms, comes after plans for Fyre Festival 2 were shelved earlier this year. Billboard highlighted McFarland’s unusual satisfaction with the outcome, while separate music streaming rights to the brand have already been acquired by entrepreneur Shawn Rech, as covered by Musically.com.
On the hip-hop front, Lecrae just announced a new album featuring heavyweight guests Killer Mike and T.I., signaling a major summer drop for Christian rap and southern hip-hop fans, as detailed by Rapzilla.
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