Listeners, the past 24 hours in music have seen a wave of vibrant releases, standout performances, and notable industry developments across genres. The Revivalists marked a decade since their breakout with a 36-track anniversary edition of Men Amongst Mountains, including a remix by Poolside and a new collaboration with Portugal. Sam Barber dropped his moving new single “Home Tonight,” produced by Grammy-winner Ryan Hewitt, previewing his upcoming EP Music for the Soul. Meanwhile, Grammy winner Cam unveiled her third album All Things Light, reflecting on personal struggles and resilience, while Zach Bryan shared a heartfelt new duet “Madeline” with Gabriella Rose as part of his ongoing Quittin Time tour.
Rock and metal fans can look forward to major new releases this July, with Styx presenting Circling From Above, their concept-driven third LP since 2017. The legendary Alice Cooper group returns with The Revenge of Alice Cooper, their first album in over fifty years featuring all original members, and Talking Heads are reissuing More Songs About Buildings and Food in a deluxe edition overflowing with unreleased studio takes and live cuts. Five Finger Death Punch made headlines by re-recording their biggest hits following the sale of their original masters by their previous label, aiming to give listeners new favorites while highlighting ongoing tensions over artists’ control of their own work as reported by Musically.
On the blues and alternative front, Jacob Tolliver reinvents Randy Travis’s classic “Honky Tonk Side of Town” with a modern touch, and Tim Minchin, Tyler Childers, and Winston Surfshirt are set to drop new albums on July 25. July is also seeing releases from the likes of Morcheeba, Hinder, Joe Jonas, and international acts such as El Cuarteto de Nos and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, promising something fresh for every taste.
Notable industry news includes updates from the live music sector, with Oak View Group cooperating fully with Department of Justice investigations that could have far-reaching effects for major promoters like Live Nation. Escalating ticket prices remain a point of debate, with concert costs rising more than 80 percent in the last three years, outpacing inflation. Internationally, Canadian metal outfit Korrosive canceled their American tour due to heightened border security concerns, and US musicians could soon be impacted by new tariffs, hinting at ongoing challenges for cross-border touring.
Concert safety was spotlighted after a stampede at a Beyoncé show resulted in eleven injuries when a fan panicked over an insect incident, while festival organizers, such as those behind Bonarroo, pledged to improve extreme weather plans following this year’s event cancellation. In pop culture, Wet Leg made chart history by topping Oasis on the UK album chart, commemorating with exclusive merch, and discussions about high ticket pricing for legacy acts like Paul McCartney continued to trend.
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