Feb 28 2025 4 mins 1
In the past 24 hours, the music world has seen a flurry of exciting new releases and significant industry updates. Starting with new music, the latest "New Music Friday" highlights several notable albums and singles. Darkside has released their album *Nothing* on Matador, while Deep Sea Diver's *Billboard Heart* is out on Sub Pop. Other standout releases include Djo's single "Delete Ya" on AWAL, Edith Frost's *In Space* on Drag City, and Everything Is Recorded's *Temporary* on XL. Additionally, artists like Mdou Moctar with *Tears of Injustice* on Matador, Panda Bear with *Sinister Grift* on Domino, and Yo La Tengo's *Old Joy* EP on Mississippi are making waves[1].
On the performance front, there's news that Three Days Grace has welcomed back Adam Gonthier for their first show with him in the band. Moreover, the Warped Tour is set to return in a couple of cities this summer, although fan reactions to the lineup are mixed[2].
In industry updates, Apple and Bono are collaborating on a documentary set to release on May 30. This partnership underscores the ongoing intersection of music and technology. Additionally, there has been a rise in artists suing YouTubers for defamation, highlighting the complex legal landscape surrounding online content[2].
The music industry is also seeing significant financial movements. The past year has been marked by substantial investments in music catalogs, with notable sales including Sony Music acquiring the recording and publishing rights to Queen's music for nearly $1.3 billion. This trend indicates a resurgence of financial interest in the music sector after a downturn in 2022[4].
In terms of trends, the post-TikTok era is seeing artists diversify their platforms, with Triller, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels gaining importance for music discovery. However, these platforms lack the viral mechanism that made TikTok so influential[3].
On the live performance side, massive tours continue to break records. Although not within the last 24 hours, it's worth noting that tours like Taylor Swift's Eras tour and Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour have set unprecedented financial benchmarks, with Swift's tour generating over $2 billion and Coldplay's tour grossing over $1 billion[4].
In other news, Pink Floyd's 1972 concert film at Pompeii is being restored and will be released in IMAX, and a recent Massive Attack show achieved carbon-negative status, highlighting the growing focus on environmental sustainability in live music[2].
Finally, on the campaign front, Black Country, New Road's album *Forever Howlong* has seen a highly successful pre-release campaign, leveraging social media, press coverage, and DSP partnerships to generate significant buzz and engagement. The campaign resulted in substantial growth in followers, streams, and album sales, making it one of the most anticipated indie releases of the year[5].
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On the performance front, there's news that Three Days Grace has welcomed back Adam Gonthier for their first show with him in the band. Moreover, the Warped Tour is set to return in a couple of cities this summer, although fan reactions to the lineup are mixed[2].
In industry updates, Apple and Bono are collaborating on a documentary set to release on May 30. This partnership underscores the ongoing intersection of music and technology. Additionally, there has been a rise in artists suing YouTubers for defamation, highlighting the complex legal landscape surrounding online content[2].
The music industry is also seeing significant financial movements. The past year has been marked by substantial investments in music catalogs, with notable sales including Sony Music acquiring the recording and publishing rights to Queen's music for nearly $1.3 billion. This trend indicates a resurgence of financial interest in the music sector after a downturn in 2022[4].
In terms of trends, the post-TikTok era is seeing artists diversify their platforms, with Triller, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels gaining importance for music discovery. However, these platforms lack the viral mechanism that made TikTok so influential[3].
On the live performance side, massive tours continue to break records. Although not within the last 24 hours, it's worth noting that tours like Taylor Swift's Eras tour and Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour have set unprecedented financial benchmarks, with Swift's tour generating over $2 billion and Coldplay's tour grossing over $1 billion[4].
In other news, Pink Floyd's 1972 concert film at Pompeii is being restored and will be released in IMAX, and a recent Massive Attack show achieved carbon-negative status, highlighting the growing focus on environmental sustainability in live music[2].
Finally, on the campaign front, Black Country, New Road's album *Forever Howlong* has seen a highly successful pre-release campaign, leveraging social media, press coverage, and DSP partnerships to generate significant buzz and engagement. The campaign resulted in substantial growth in followers, streams, and album sales, making it one of the most anticipated indie releases of the year[5].
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