Listeners, in the past 24 hours, the music world has seen a wave of fresh releases and significant industry developments from across the genres. Singer-songwriter Ciara just dropped her full-length album CICI, expanding on her previous EP, and hip-hop legend Ghostface Killah has returned with Supreme Clientele 2, a highly anticipated sequel released through Mass Appeal’s 2025 slate. In rap, JID launched his album GOD DOES LIKE UGLY, marking a strong follow-up to his previous work, while Lupe Fiasco unveiled Samurai DX featuring reimagined tracks and bonus material. Also notable is Rakim teaming up with Big Ghost Ltd for the special limited release The Reup, ahead of a broader launch in September.

Rock fans have plenty to celebrate with new live albums arriving from the Who, Jethro Tull, Roger Waters, Jerry Garcia, John Wetton, and UFO. Van Halen, Elvis Presley, and Deep Purple are all dropping box sets packed with unreleased material and remixes, including Deep Purple’s newly expanded Made in Japan and Rapture of the Deep editions. John Fogerty, meanwhile, has released Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years after regaining his publishing rights, and John Oates returns with Oates, echoing classic R&B and pop sounds.

On the country side, Billy Currington has announced King Of The World for October, releasing the single One Thing I Ain’t Been, while newcomer Kaleb Sanders delivered Left Me At The Bar to positive buzz. Dasha, the country-pop sensation, is back with a bold new anthem, Like It Like That, accompanied by a cinematic video starring reality and influencer personalities.

Industry-wise, according to news from Luminate Intelligence and AOL, 2025 is shaping up as both a transformative and turbulent year. Streaming growth has dramatically slowed after a pandemic-driven surge, raising concerns about artist royalties and pushing the industry toward new revenue models, mass mergers, and strategies to attract superfans. Concert ticket prices remain at record highs, and with AI’s expanding influence, artists and music companies are urgently reconsidering how creativity and compensation intersect in the digital era. Data from Digital Music News highlights that industry funding is on track to surpass $4.6 billion this year, boosted by significant investments such as Warner Music’s $1.2 billion catalog joint venture and new fundraising for AI-powered music startups.

In music production tech, Ableton Live’s long-standing delay compensation issues continue to spark heated user debates, with many awaiting whether there will be a substantial platform overhaul.

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