Tune Talk: Weekly Music News

June 23, 2025 • Entertainment

Hosted by Cookie

About This Episode

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 back to "Tune Talk: Weekly Music News" with your favorite host, Brooke. Grab your headphones, maybe a cookie or two, and let's dive into the wild world of music. This week, my friends, is packed with fresh beats, surprising comebacks, and some heartfelt farewells.

Let's kick things off with the latest hot-off-the-press albums that have us all toe-tapping. While some dates floated around like a lost balloon, we managed to snag these musical gems: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard dropped "Phantom Island" on June 13th. Meanwhile, Bambii is gearing up to release "Infinity Club II" on June 20th. And get this, Lorde teased us with her upcoming album, "Virgin," slated for a June release too. Are you sensing a theme here? We're all about the brand new!

Who's turning those studio speakers up lately with new releases? Sea Lemon is diving in with "Diving For A Prize," and Addison Rae has us all buzzing with her aptly named album, "Addison." Can’t forget about Obongjayar's "Paradise Now" or McKinley Dixon’s "Magic, Alive!"—both already creating waves. Oh, and Finn Wolfhard has something to say with "Happy Birthday," so cut yourself a slice and celebrate with him.

Sliding into industry news, BTS fans, your wait is over—those global icons have finally completed their military service. How about a round of cheers, eh? Meanwhile, over in studio land, the legendary Rolling Stones are cooking up a new album. Talk about living legends!

Fresh tunes are hitting our streamlines, too. Cass McCombs unveiled a new album, paired with a video for a fresh song. Alison Goldfrapp, always the innovator, gifted us "Sound & Light," and Magenta Moon offered a ditty, "You Like Me." The creativity doesn’t stop there—HO99O9 announced "Tomorrow We Escape," and The Rolling Stones shrugged back into the studio for more magic. In announcement news, Hayden Pedigo is set to wave from the road with his tour, and Wednesday, not the weekday but the band, is revealing their album "Bleeds."

Our spotlight shines brightly on Sabrina Carpenter, who handled artwork criticism with grace and is already plotting her next album. Green Day had some sharp words for Trump and Musk at Download 2025, while Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit" hit over two billion views on YouTube. And how about Snoop Dogg? He was crowned with the Ultimate Icon Award at this year's BET Awards. Bravo, Snoop, for keeping it cool!

Now, let's wrap up with some exciting concert buzz. Muse debuted "Unravelling" on their European tour—don't unravel just yet, because The Dandy Warhols and Kula Shaker are hitting North America together. Meanwhile, Faye Webster plans an orchestral tour and Turnstile announced their "Never Enough U.S. tour." Black Flag also shook things up with a fresh lineup performing live for the first time.

Not all news is joyous, though. We bid farewell to some legends: Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, Douglas McCarthy of Nitzer Ebb, and the inimitable Sly Stone. Their music leaves an indelible legacy.

Elsewhere, Bruce Springsteen gave us a treasure trove with "Tracks II: The Lost Albums." Across the pond, Kneecap fans showed their loyalty in a London court. Then, in a move as bold as ever, Nezza sparked discussions with a Spanish anthem at Dodger Stadium.

Thanks for tuning in today and keeping your ears hungry for more. Remember, keep spinning those tracks, and until next week, keep it wittily musical! You've been tuned in to "Tune Talk: Weekly Music News." This is Brooke, signing off. Stay cookie cool, everyone!

This week in music, several new albums dropped and noteworthy industry news emerged.

New Albums Released (June 16-22, 2025):

While specific release dates within the June 16-22 window weren't always available in the initial search, several albums were highlighted as new or recent releases around this period. These include:

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* King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard (album "Phantom Island" released June 13th)
* Queens of the Stone Age
* Bambii - "Infinity Club II" (expected June 20th)
* Lorde - "Virgin" (release mentioned for June)

Other albums noted as recent or forthcoming around this time include:

* Sea Lemon - "Diving For A Prize"
* The Wants - "Bastard"
* Turnstile - "Never Enough" (noted as a new release)
* Addison Rae - "Addison" (noted as a new release)
* Obongjayar - "Paradise Now" (noted as a new release)
* McKinley Dixon - "Magic, Alive!" (noted as a new release)
* Lifeguard - "Ripped and Torn" (noted as a new release)
* Finn Wolfhard - "Happy Birthday" (noted as a new release)
* Pulp - "More" (noted as a new release)
* Born Ruffians - "Beauty's Pride" (noted as a new release)
* Jon Bellion - "FATHER FIGURE" (noted as a new release)
* Buscabulla - "Se Amaba Así" (released June 13th)

Industry News & Noteworthy Information:

* BTS Completes Military Service: The K-pop group BTS has reportedly completed their military service, a significant development for their global fanbase.
* New Music & Announcements:
* Cass McCombs announced a new album and shared a video for a new song.
* Alison Goldfrapp shared a new track, "Sound & Light".
* Magenta Moon released the single "You Like Me".
* heddlu released the new single "Wish You Were Her".
* Buscabulla teased their new album with the single "Miraverahí".
* HO99O9 streamed "Upside Down" and announced a new record titled "Tomorrow We Escape".
* Kim Gordon reworked "Bye Bye" into a protest song targeting Trump and shared a new video.
* The Rolling Stones are reportedly in the studio working on a new album.
* Hayden Pedigo announced a tour for his new album "I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away".
* Wednesday announced a new album, "Bleeds". Karly Hartzman, the band's songwriter, has been sharpening her writing for this next album.
* Artist Updates & Performances:
* Sabrina Carpenter responded to criticism regarding the artwork for "Man's Best Friend" and mentioned she is already working on her next album.
* Green Day criticized Trump and Musk during their Download 2025 performance.
* Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" video surpassed two billion views on YouTube.
* Snoop Dogg received the Ultimate Icon Award and performed at the 2025 BET Awards. Playboi Carti also performed at the BET Awards.
* Muse debuted a new single, "Unravelling," during their European tour launch in Helsinki.
* The Dandy Warhols and Kula Shaker announced a joint North American tour.
* Faye Webster announced orchestral tour dates.
* Turnstile announced the "Never Enough U.S. tour".
* A new Black Flag lineup performed live for the first time.
* Losses in the Music Community:
* The Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson passed away at 82.
* Nitzer Ebb frontman Douglas McCarthy died at 58.
* Legendary funk musician Sly Stone died at 82.
* Other News:
* Bruce Springsteen released a new box set titled "Tracks II: The Lost Albums".
* Fans of the Irish band Kneecap gathered outside a London court as a band member faced a terror-related charge.
* An article discussed how teachers on the Blackfeet Reservation are using heavy metal music to prevent suicide and process grief.
* Nezza's performance of an anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium sparked debate.

This summary captures some of the key music-related happenings reported in the past week.

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Tune Talk: Weekly Music News