Listeners, today’s music scene is buzzing with new releases, emotional tributes, industry shakeups, and memorable performances across genres. The weekend brought a flood of fresh albums, including Lorde’s much-anticipated Virgin, Lizzo’s upbeat My Face Hurts from Smiling, and a charged return from Public Enemy with Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025, as highlighted by Wikipedia’s roundup of July releases. Fans of classic rock are celebrating as Styx dropped Circling From Above, and the legendary Alice Cooper group returned with The Revenge of Alice Cooper featuring contributions from all surviving original members, as reported by Ultimate Classic Rock. This month also offered a special treat for Elton John devotees, with the release of Live from the Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper capturing his iconic 1977 shows.
The music industry is navigating major transitions. Warner Music Group announced Alejandro Duque as the new president overseeing both ADA and Warner Music Latin America. In broader business news, Warner Music is gearing up for its August financial release and just completed a significant acquisition of Skorpioni Music’s catalog, deepening its international portfolio, according to the Warner Music Group site. Meanwhile, Digital Music News shared updates on major industry hires, with companies like ADA, Sonos, and Prescription Songs bringing in fresh leadership.
On the classical and live music front, Musical America featured milestone performances and events. The Ravinia Festival highlighted two world premieres by an acclaimed youth prodigy, while the Seattle Symphony announced a new board chair. In youth choral news, there were reports of health scares affecting French Youth Choir members during their Boston tour, sparking conversations on performer well-being.
Tragic news reverberated with the passing of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Warner Music and other outlets issued heartfelt statements, and artists like Pantera have postponed tour dates in Osbourne’s memory, according to the Chicago Music Guide.
Looking ahead, Metacritic notes that the rest of 2025 holds high expectations with new albums pending from A$AP Rocky, Lana Del Rey, Gorillaz, and Rihanna, keeping anticipation strong across the pop and hip-hop landscapes. Meanwhile, YouTube’s chart of July’s top songs features new visuals and singles from artists like Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ with Bruno Mars, and Reneé Rapp.
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