Listeners, it’s been an eventful 24 hours in the music world, covering everything from fresh releases and high-profile industry shifts to global concert news and ongoing controversies, with genres from pop to country to electronic making waves. UPROXX reveals that several new albums have arrived, including Double Infinity by indie favorites Big Thief, Curtis Harding’s genre-blending Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Captain Curt, and new work from Hot Chip, grandson, Cut Copy, and David Byrne. The upcoming weeks are stacked too, with Metacritic spotlighting Cardi B’s Am I the Drama? and Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl set for an October drop; country listeners can look forward to HARDY’s new album paired with a massive Madison Square Garden show, as reported by American Songwriter.

Behind the scenes, industry updates abound. Spirit Music has inked a major publishing deal with country standout HARDY, who continues to headline with his Jim Bob World Tour. Meanwhile, tech continues to reshape the listening experience. According to A Journal of Musical Things, Spotify has lifted a key restriction for its free-tier users, Apple Music now offers a streamlined import tool for former Spotify users, and TikTok appears set to remain active in the US thanks to ongoing negotiations.

The intersection of music and politics continues to stir debate. Reports from A Journal of Musical Things indicate that both Ireland and Spain are threatening to exit Eurovision 2026 in protest if Israel is allowed to participate, highlighting the persistent global influence of the event. Ticketmaster’s battle against ticket-buying bots has triggered new governmental scrutiny amid listener frustration over fair access to live music.

Listeners seeking nostalgia will enjoy the recovered “lost Spinal Tap interview” from 1991 and the news of a settled lawsuit over digitized 78 RPM records at The Internet Music Archive, promising greater access to classic recordings within the next month and a half. Amazon has also announced its fall hardware reveal for September 30, promising potential news for music hardware aficionados.

On the performance front, Eddie Vedder caused social media buzz with a live TV outburst, reminding everyone of the thin line between music and media controversy. Global tour planning is already underway for 2026, with five major acts revealing early dates and fueling anticipation for international festivals and stadium shows.

For those in need of some optimism, A Journal of Musical Things points to a new uplifting folk anthem as a timely soundtrack for uncertain times.

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