Daily Music Headlines – October 7, 2025

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush will tour in 2026 for their 50th anniversary, honoring their late bandmate Neil Peart. Drummer Anika Nilles joins for the 12-date tour, starting June 7 in Los Angeles, featuring two sets of 35 songs spanning Rush’s greatest hits.

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Zach Bryan teased a new song, “Bad News,” criticizing ICE raids and reflecting on his 2023 arrest and the fading American dream, sparking debate among fans and artists including John Rich.

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Spotify is partnering with ChatGPT to provide AI-driven music and podcast recommendations, though some artists remain wary of AI’s growing role in the creative process.

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Luke Combs has surpassed Garth Brooks as the country artist with the most RIAA certifications, totaling 168 million units sold, and just released his EP The Prequel ahead of next year’s album.

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BLACKPINK’s JISOO revealed a teaser for a duet with Zayn Malik captioned “two voices, one orbit. coming soon,” marking her first new release since February’s solo EP.

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HYBE has launched HYBE Label Service (HLS), a new U.S.-based division offering global distribution, marketing, and manufacturing support for artists and independent labels.

musicbusinessworldwide.com

PULSE Music Group and Mark Ronson’s Zelig Music formed a joint publishing venture, signing Swedish artist-producer Becky and the Birds as their first act.

musicbusinessworldwide.com

Ed Sheeran announced One Shot With Ed Sheeran, a Netflix special premiering November 21, filmed in a single continuous take as he performs and connects with New Yorkers.

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Top Albums of the Week

5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter

4. Vie – Doja Cat

3. Am I The Drama – Cardi B

2. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen

1. KPOP Demon Hunters – reclaiming the top spot from Twenty One Pilots

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Taylor Swift’s limited theatrical event The Official Release Party of a Showgirl debuted at No. 1, projected at $28–32 M, earning an A+ CinemaScore and critical acclaim. bit.ly/3zTayShow

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison and fined $500K for two counts of transportation for prostitution, following his conviction involving Cassie Ventura and another woman. bit.ly/3zDiddySent

Bad Bunny hosted SNL’s Season 51 premiere and joined the “KPop Demon Hunters” singers for a surprise “Golden” performance. bit.ly/3zBadSNL

KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week. New Top 10 debuts: Doja Cat (4), Young Thug (6), Mariah Carey (7), Olivia Dean (8), P1Harmony (9). bit.ly/3zKPop200

Megadeth dropped “Tipping Point,” the first single from their final self-titled album due Jan 23 2026, ahead of their farewell tour. bit.ly/3zMegaTip

Lola Young sued producer Carter Lang over disputed songwriting credits on four songs, following a New York stage collapse that halted her tour. bit.ly/3zLolaSuit

Trivium parted ways with drummer Alex Bent after nine years; no replacement announced ahead of Aftershock festival. bit.ly/3zTriviumOut

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis received the Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award at the Living Legends Gala in Atlanta, honoring their legacy with Prince and Janet Jackson. bit.ly/3zJamLewis

Lamb of God released “Sepsis,” their first original track since 2022. bit.ly/3zLambSepsis

Biohazard’s Divided We Fall tour faces cancellations amid low ticket sales. bit.ly/3zBioTour

Top Singles: 5. Your Idol – Saja Boys | 4. What I Want – Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRae | 3. Soda Pop – Saja Boys | 2. Ordinary – Alex Warren | 1. Golden – HUNTR/X bit.ly/3zHot100

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Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl features a reimagining of George Michael’s “Father Figure,” with his estate’s full support.

Billboard

Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson will reunite for a 2026 Netflix docuseries chronicling a U.S. road trip and reflections on their past.

Billboard

Young Thug announced a 2026 tour with Quavo, marking his first since being released from jail.

HotNewHipHop

Mariah Carey revealed she recorded a duet with Michael Jackson that remains unreleased because his estate is holding it for a larger launch.

LA Times

Netflix has launched official $65 light sticks for KPop Demon Hunters fandoms, with preorders live and sales starting November 14.

Digital Music News

BTS’s RM will co-curate RM × SFMOMA, a 2026–2027 San Francisco art exhibition featuring 200 works from his collection.

SF Chronicle

Burning Man’s 2026 theme is “Axis Mundi,” focusing on connection and spirituality, running August 30–September 6 in Nevada.

Billboard

New Music Friday

• Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” (The Life of a Showgirl)
• Leon Thomas – “Just how you are”
• Luke Combs – “Days Like These”
• Young Miko – “Meiomi”
• Gucci Mane – “Only Time”

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