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The Jonas Brothers have marked two decades in the music industry with the release of “I Can’t Lose”, their third single from the forthcoming album Greetings from Your Hometown, due out on August 8, 2025. Dropped on July 15, the upbeat disco-pop track premiered live during a Mastercard-backed event benefiting Stand Up to Cancer, fittingly combining their celebratory milestone with charitable outreach. The song’s debut featured a special performance for cancer-impacted fans, with Mastercard pledging one cent per qualifying purchase—up to $5 million—to the Stand Up to Cancer campaign through August 22. The music video, filmed during the live event,…
Jeff Tweedy, frontman of Wilco, has announced a remarkable new project: Twilight Override, a sprawling triple album featuring 30 tracks. The record is slated for release on September 26, 2025, via the indie label dBpm Records. The announcement, made on July 15, 2025, came alongside four singles: “One Tiny Flower,” “Out in the Dark,” “Stray Cats in Spain,” and “Enough.” These tracks offer a potent preview of the album’s tone—a deep dive into the darker, more contemplative side of our current era. Recorded at Tweedy’s Chicago studio, the Loft, Twilight Override builds on his 2020 solo record Love Is the King. It features…
British indie breakout Wet Leg—consisting of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, joined by full-time members Josh Mobaraki, Ellis Durand, and Henry Holmes—released their second studio album, moisturizer, on July 11 via Domino. The follow‑up to their award‑winning debut showcases a clear artistic evolution, expanding on their witty lyricism and catchy riffs while exploring deeper, more personal territory. Recorded in autumn 2024 at Brighton’s Salvation Studios with producer Dan Carey—who helmed their first album—the 12‑track set reflects a band now fully integrated with their touring lineup . Teasdale has described moisturizer as built around love songs directed toward her non-binary partner, marking a pivot from their debut’s anti-romantic tone.…
Hip‑hop veterans Pusha T and Malice, better known as Clipse, have reunited to deliver their highly anticipated album Let God Sort Em Out, released July 11 via Roc Nation. The project marks their first full-length effort since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops, ending a hiatus filled with solo highs, spiritual detours, and industry clashes. In a move that’s captured both fan enthusiasm and critical attention, the album is fully produced by longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams, breathing fresh Neptunes-inspired energy into their signature style. The album also features heavyweight guests like Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Tyler, the Creator, John Legend, The‑Dream, Stove God Cooks,…
Jeff Lynne, 77, has been forced to cancel what was to be the final performance of Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) at BST Hyde Park on July 13, 2025, citing a severe systemic infection. Festival organizers confirmed the entire day’s event has been called off, with ticket holders set to receive full refunds. Lynne’s statement expressed deep regret and sorrow: “Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule. The…
Travis Scott, the Houston-bred rapper and founder of Cactus Jack Records, officially released Jackboys 2 on Sunday, July 13, 2025. This 17-track compilation—hosted by UGK legend Bun B—marks a high-octane return to the collective format that originally debuted in 2019. With a star-studded lineup featuring both label signees and heavyweight guest artists, the album has generated considerable buzz for its genre-blending production and elaborate promotional rollout. Jackboys 2 reunites core Cactus Jack artists Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, SoFaygo, and newcomer Wallie the Sensei with an eclectic mix of high-profile collaborators. The album features appearances from 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Playboi Carti, Future, GloRilla, Tyla,…
My Chemical Romance’s decision to perform The Black Parade in full on their Long Live The Black Parade tour is more than a nostalgic indulgence—it’s a powerful strategy that appeals deeply to modern audiences by offering an immersive experience in an era dominated by fragmented streaming playlists. Opening with the full narrative arc of The Black Parade—a concept album revered as emo’s most iconic record—MCR taps into long-standing fan loyalty. The album has become “a way of life” for many, with a dedicated cultural following that still influences music, fashion, and online communities. By delivering the album live, start to…
Rob Thomas’s latest single, “Hard To Be Happy,” released on July 11, marks the beginning of a new chapter in his long and celebrated career. The emotionally charged track serves as the lead single from his upcoming album All Night Days, which is set for release on September 5. The song showcases Thomas’s signature blend of reflective lyrics and melodic pop-rock, offering listeners a candid look at the emotional complexity of navigating life’s challenges. “Hard To Be Happy” dives into themes of vulnerability and emotional struggle, with Thomas embracing a more raw and introspective tone than in many of his…
Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald has made a vibrant return to the music scene with her sixth studio album, Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?, released on July 11, 2025. Issued through BMG and Infectious Records, the 36-minute record blends emotive folk-rock with contemporary electronic textures, marking Macdonald’s strongest, most personal work to date . The album arrives nearly four years after her 2020 release The Human Demands. Macdonald took a hiatus to reflect on the shifting dynamics of the music industry—particularly the rise of streaming—and to reassess her relationship with music as art versus commerce . In a candid…
My Chemical Romance ignited fervor among fans on July 11, 2025, as they launched their highly anticipated Long Live The Black Parade stadium tour at T‑Mobile Park in Seattle. The band, celebrated for their theatrical flair and emotionally charged lyrics, delivered a heartfelt performance of their 2006 rock opera, The Black Parade, commencing a 27‑date global journey spanning North America, South America, and Southeast Asia. At the Seattle opener, Violent Femmes warmed up the crowd, marking a notable collaboration. The veteran alternative-rockers, formed in 1980, had just concluded a July 6 performance in Calgary before joining My Chemical Romance on…