The past 24 hours in music have delivered a headline-grabbing mix of new releases, big performances, industry upheaval, and fresh controversies across genres. Beginning with new music, the legendary hip-hop duo Clipse is set to reunite for their highly anticipated album Let God Sort Em Out arriving July 11 via Roc Nation, featuring production from Pharrell and guest spots by Kendrick Lamar and Nas, according to XXL. Joyner Lucas readies ADHD 2 for July 18 with collaborations from DaBaby, Chris Brown, and Ty Dolla $ign. Kevin Gates continues his Luca Brasi mixtape series with Luca Brasi 4 dropping July 23, while Uproxx highlights albums from Kesha, Dropkick Murphys, and Rival Consoles as this week’s key releases.
In the world of live music, AC/DC has shattered ticket sale records for their upcoming Australian tour, demonstrating the enduring appeal of legacy rock acts, as reported by Alan Cross. Beyoncé faced technical problems with a flying car prop during her Houston concert, adding a memorable twist to her ongoing tour. Meanwhile, Black Sabbath received Birmingham’s highest city honor, further cementing their place in rock history.
On the controversies front, after chanting “death the IDF” at Glastonbury, Bob Vylan had their US visas revoked, a move stirring debate about artistic expression and geopolitics. A protestor at Kendrick Lamar’s recent halftime show is facing prosecution after displaying a “Free Gaza” flag, underscoring the heightened intersection of music and activism. The industry is also keeping a close watch on AI, following a key legal ruling involving Meta and music licensing last week, a sign of ongoing tensions between tech advances and creator rights.
Major streaming and tech companies are innovating at pace. Apple Radio just unveiled a new global hub for artists, aiming to facilitate broader creative connections, while YouTube Music rolled out a lyrics sharing feature, allowing fans to spread their favorite lyrics more easily within the app, as reported by RouteNote. TikTok remains in the spotlight with continued uncertainty over its US operation; Donald Trump announced yet another extension for TikTok to find a buyer, maintaining suspense for creators reliant on the platform.
In the country music scene, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Kacey Musgraves dominated headlines for various honors, with milestones like Reba christening a Norwegian Cruise Line ship and Musgraves’s career celebrated in a hall of fame exhibit, according to Backstage Country. Meanwhile, in the streaming world, Three Days Grace’s “I Hate Everything About You” crossed one billion Spotify streams, and Jon Bon Jovi made waves by opposing a high-profile real estate deal.
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