Drake released three new albums this week, with ‘Ran to Atlanta’ from ICEMAN reaching number one. The track features Future & Molly Santa.
GIVĒON released a deluxe version of his GRAMMY-nominated album BELOVED: ACT II, including the track ‘JEZEBEL.’
Shakira’s new song ‘Dai Dai,’ featuring Burna Boy, is intended for this year’s World Cup. Ed Sheeran and Jon Bellion are among the songwriters on the track.
Sibling duo Wasia Project’s ‘Bleeding Gold’ premiered as BBC Radio 1’s New Music Show’s Hottest Record.
Pigeons & Planes released their third See You Next Year compilation album, featuring Alemeda.
Artists with upcoming projects include fakemink, Bleachers, Future Islands, LE SSERAFIM, 6LACK, The Band CAMINO, Marmozets, The Early Years, PIG, The Cranberries, Hammock, Skylar Grey, Visible Cloaks, Arc Iris, Alela Diane, Ed O’Brien, Thomas Dollbaum, Marisa Anderson, and Ecca Vandal.
Gracie Abrams, Luke Bryan, Shania Twain, Elton John, Eartheater, Waylon Wyatt, Tove Lo, Brad Paisley, Hovvdy, Bloc Party, Alex Cameron, The Mountain Goats, Delta Goodrem, Anthrax, Helado Negro & Reyna Tropical, Dionne Warwick, Show Me the Body, Rhea Raj, Kes, Patrick Droney, and DJ Plead have all announced new album releases.
This year’s World Cup will feature opening ceremonies in Canada, Mexico, and the US. Shakira, Madonna, and BTS are scheduled to headline the World Cup Final Halftime Show in New Jersey this July.
Sony’s music revenue for Q1 reached $3BN, an increase of 19.5% year-over-year.
Spotify expanded its Wrapped feature to include users’ all-time listening history.
Apple Music collaborated with Lady Gaga on the live performance film Mayhem Requiem.
RAYE is set to make her acting debut in a film.
The Beatles opened 3 Savile Row in London as a fan experience.
Antitrust penalties for Live Nation-Ticketmaster are not anticipated before 2027.
Red Hot Chili Peppers sold their catalog to Warner in a deal exceeding $300M.
