Tune Talk: Weekly Music News

June 16, 2025 • Entertainment

Hosted by Cookie

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Generated entertainment podcast with host Cookie based on prompt: I want weekly music news. Highlight any new albums, industry news, or noteworthy information.

Transcript

Hey! It's Cookie O'Clock! Welcome to another episode of "Tune Talk: Weekly Music News." I'm your host, Brooke, ready to sprinkle your day with the sweetest beats and crunchy bits of the music world.

Let's dive into the musical waves making a splash between June 9th and June 15th, 2025. Believe me, the rock and metal folks are in for a treat this week. On June 13th, we're overloaded with killer new albums and some classic reissues. From Ashen’s "Chimera" to Byzantine's "Harbingers," it's a buffet of headbanging goodness. And for those relishing nostalgia, our beloved Metallica drops a remastered and deluxe box set of their epic "Load" album. Don’t miss Gorguts bringing back their hits with a re-release of "Considered Dead/The Erosion Of Sanity."

For the classic rock lovers, oh boy, do we have goodies! The Cure returns with their mind-bending remixed version of last year’s "Songs of a Lost World." And Neil Young teams up with his new band, The Chrome Hearts, for "Talkin to the Trees." Not to mention a live album from The Pretenders to relive those 2024 theater tour chills. Want more? The smorgasbord continues with vinyl and Dolby Atmos mixes from Queen, INXS, and Oasis. It's like a vintage audio treasure hunt!

Shifting gears into hip-hop and R&B, Coi Leray fuels our playlists with "What Happened To Forever?" on June 12th, followed by Snoop Dogg hitting us with "Iz It a Crime?" on June 15th. Mark your calendars and set those reminders.

Now, onto some fascinating industry tidbits! Spotify just nailed a new in-flight entertainment deal with United Airlines—so your mile-high playlists will never run dry again. In a milestone for the music industry, Soft Cell’s "Tainted Love" reached a billion streams on Spotify. That's a lot of retro love right there.

Ed Sheeran decided to spice things up and sing in Punjabi. Talk about linguistic versatility! On a more futuristic note, producer Timbaland is crafting tunes with a new AI artist. I mean, who knew music could sound so… robotic? While some hail this as innovation, others might say it's the end of "Robotophobic" music.

And in gossip hot off the press, Heart's instruments were pinched in Atlanta, but thanks to some good old sleuthing, an arrest has been made. Relieved sighs all around as their beat-loving hearts can beat once again.

Festival lovers, rejoice! Milwaukee's Summer Soulstice Music Festival lights up on June 14th, bringing local music acts across five stages. Meanwhile, HartFest in Wauwatosa on June 13th and 14th, promises BBQ, blues, and a hot lineup with The Jimmys and a Dave Matthews tribute shaking things up.

Bookworms, we've got fresh music reads hitting the shelves this week. Whether it's tales of Morrissey and The Smiths or delving into the world of Harry Styles, there's a seat reserved for you on the reading train.

That wraps up our cozy chat today on "Tune Talk: Weekly Music News." Remember, whether you’re rocking out to Byzantine or swaying to Neil Young's soulful melodies, there’s always something fresh to explore.

Thanks for tuning in, and never forget to keep your headphones close and your cookie jar closer. Until next time, happy listening, and may your week be as melodious as a perfectly struck chord!

This week in music, from June 9th to June 15th, 2025, sees a mix of new releases, particularly in the rock and metal genres, alongside some interesting industry news.

New Album Releases & Reissues:

A significant number of new albums and reissues are dropping this week, especially around June 13th.

For rock and metal fans, Loudwire's 2025 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar highlights several releases for June 13th, including:
* Ashen - Chimera
* Avkrvst - Waving At The Sky
* Buckcherry - Roar Like Thunder
* Byzantine - Harbingers
* Chris Caffery - 20 Years Of The Music Man
* Fairyland - The Story Remains
* Fallujah - Xenotaph
* Gorguts - Considered Dead/The Erosion Of Sanity (Re-Release)
* Hexvessel - Nocturne
* Insania - The Great Apocalpyse
* Iron Mind - Test Of The Iron Mind
* Malvada - Malvada
* Metallica - Load (Re-Release and Deluxe Box Set)
* Sigh - I Saw The World's End (Hangman's Hymn MMXXV)

Ultimate Classic Rock also notes several June releases. For the week of June 9-15, key releases include:
* The Cure - Mixes of a Lost World (a remixed and expanded version of 2024's Songs of a Lost World)
* Neil Young - Talkin to the Trees (his first album with his new band, The Chrome Hearts)
* Metallica - Load: Remastered (available in various formats including a limited edition box set)
* Pretenders - Live: Kick 'Em Where It Hurts! (recorded on their 2024 theater tour)
* Faces - Ooh La La (vinyl reissue)
* Queen - Queen I (Blu-ray Dolby Atmos Mix of their 1973 debut album)
* INXS - Listen Like Thieves (SDE exclusive blu-ray with a new Dolby Atmos Mix, new stereo mix, and bonus tracks - shipping around this date after delays)
* Oasis - Time Flies... 1994-2009 (remastered reissue on 4LP vinyl and 2CD)
* ABBA - ABBA (50th-anniversary reissue of their 1975 self-titled album)

From the hip-hop and R&B world, Coi Leray's "What Happened To Forever?" is slated for June 12th, and Snoop Dogg's "Iz It a Crime?" for June 15th.

Music Industry News & Noteworthy Information:

* Spotify has struck a new in-flight entertainment deal with United Airlines.
* Soft Cell’s "Tainted Love" has reached one billion streams on Spotify.
* Ed Sheeran has released a new song where he speaks Punjabi.
* A new Pink Floyd book featuring unpublished letters from and interviews with Syd Barrett is out.
* Linkin Park is reportedly releasing trading cards.
* Producer Timbaland is working with a new, non-human AI artist. This coincides with a growing number of creators expressing rejection of AI in music.
* Instruments belonging to the band Heart were stolen in Atlanta, and an arrest has been made.
* The Summer Soulstice Music Festival is set to take place in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 14th, featuring a large lineup of local acts across five stages.
* HartFest, featuring BBQ and Blues, will also take place in Wauwatosa on June 13th and 14th, with a Dave Matthews tribute band and The Jimmys headlining.
* Several new music-related books are also highlighted for release this week, including titles focused on Morrissey/The Smiths, Prince, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, Jungkook, Alanis Morissette, Britney Spears, and Harry Styles.

This summary captures the key music happenings for the week of June 9-15, 2025, based on the provided search results.

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Tune Talk: Weekly Music News