Tune Talk: Weekly Music News

September 22, 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 to "Tune Talk: Weekly Music News." I'm Brooke, your guide to the wild world of music, where the beats are fresh, and the gossip is juicier than a watermelon in July. Let's dive in!

Starting off with a bang, Cardi B is back and she's asking, "Am I the Drama?" Spoiler: she might just be! Her new album dropped on September 19th—her first full-length since 2018. With 23 tracks and collaborations with the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, and Janet Jackson, it's a star-studded must-hear. And get this—she's gearing up for her "Little Miss Drama Tour" starting February. Who doesn't want a little drama in their lives, right?

Now, if soothing vocals are more your speed, Sarah McLachlan is here to save the day with "Better Broken." After an 11-year hiatus, she's back and embracing themes of resilience. Inspired by her life as an empty nester, this album's a heartfelt journey through change. She’s hitting the road in November, so grab those tickets!

And for all the vinyl enthusiasts, the iconic duo Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have reissued their 1973 album "Buckingham Nicks." It’s like stepping into a musical time machine, capturing the magic before they joined Fleetwood Mac. Perfect for those who want to revisit some classic folk-rock vibes.

Meanwhile, FINNEAS and Ashe have teamed up under a new name, The Favors, to bring us "The Dream." It echoes the golden age of Laurel Canyon and promises to be as iconic as the history it’s inspired by. Keep an ear out for singles like "The Little Mess You Made."

Next up, Lola Young's debut album, cheekily titled "I’m Only F–king Myself," takes a raw, unfiltered look at self-sabotage and recovery. Her North American and European tour kicks off soon, so mark your calendars if you're craving some honest, powerful lyrics.

And stepping into country boots, we have Josh Ross with "Later Tonight." It’s his debut album but includes big hits and collaborations, promising a blend of traditional twang with modern flair.

In other news, Cardi B is all over the charts with her single "Outside" already snagging a spot in the Billboard Hot 100 top ten. And she gave us more drama with her new single "Safe." Young Thug even rescheduled his album to give Cardi her moment in the spotlight. That’s what I call good vibes!

Twenty One Pilots have also embarked on their Clancy Tour: Breach. They started off with a bang in Cincinnati, and if you’re in the mood for an electrifying live show, this is it.

Finally, musicians Kali Uchis and Ravyn Lenae set fire to The Tonight Show with their bilingual doo-wop single "Cry About It!"—a beautiful blend of languages and styles that’s both nostalgic and fresh.

And there you have it, your weekly scoop from the music world, where the only thing hotter than the beats is the drama. That’s it for today’s "Tune Talk: Weekly Music News." Be sure to tune in next time for more updates and, as always, keep the music loud and the cookies fresh. Until next time, it's Brooke signing off!

### New Album Releases (September 15–21, 2025)

– Cardi B – Am I the Drama? (Released September 19)
Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore LP arrived on Friday, September 19, marking her first full-length release since 2018’s Invasion of Privacy. The 23-track album features star-studded collaborations with Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Cash Cobain, Kehlani, Summer Walker and Tyla. In support of the release, Cardi B has lined up her first arena tour, the “Little Miss Drama Tour,” beginning February 11, 2026 in Palm Desert and winding through major North American markets through April 2026 ([people.com](https://people.com/cardi-b-releases-am-i-the-drama-album-young-thug-delays-his-own-11813412)).

– Sarah McLachlan – Better Broken (Released September 19)
After an 11-year gap, Sarah McLachlan returned with Better Broken on September 19, her tenth studio album. Produced by Tony Berg and Will Maclellan, the 11-track record explores resilience and renewal, inspired in part by her journey as an empty nester and her experience attending therapy with her daughter, which informed the song “Gravity.” Better Broken debuted September 19 via Concord Records and is accompanied by an 11-city U.S. tour beginning in November ([people.com](https://people.com/sarah-mclachlan-better-broken-album-11-years-empty-nester-exclusive-11813169?utm_source=openai)).

– Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham – Buckingham Nicks (Reissue released September 19)
On September 19, the long-lost 1973 duo album Buckingham Nicks was officially reissued on vinyl, CD and digital formats for the first time, sourced from the original analog master tapes and remastered for modern audiences. Critical praise has focused on its folk-rock harmonies and historical importance as the pre-Fleetwood Mac collaboration of Nicks and Buckingham ([music.mxdwn.com](https://music.mxdwn.com/2025/07/23/news/lindsey-buckingham-and-stevie-nicks-announce-reissue-of-buckingham-nicks-for-september-2025-release/?utm_source=openai)).

### Additional Noteworthy Album Drops

– The Favors (FINNEAS & Ashe) – The Dream (Released September 19)
Rebranded as The Favors, producer-songwriter FINNEAS and singer-songwriter Ashe released their debut duo LP, The Dream, on September 19. Inspired by Laurel Canyon’s golden age, the album features the singles “The Little Mess You Made,” “The Hudson,” and “Times Square Jesus,” and is supported by intimate shows at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (LA), Red Rocks (CO), and SummerStage (NYC) ([grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/news/new-album-releases-september-2025-cardi-b-mariah-carey-ed-sheeran)).

– Lola Young – I’m Only F–king Myself (Released September 19)
South London’s Lola Young followed up her viral hit “Messy” with her debut LP I’m Only F–king Myself on September 19. Produced by Manuka and SOLOMONOPHONIC, the record explores themes of self-sabotage and recovery, with previewed tracks “Not Like That Anymore,” “One Thing,” and “d£aler.” Young will kick off a North American and European tour October 6 in Manchester and wrap December 6 in Los Angeles ([grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/news/new-album-releases-september-2025-cardi-b-mariah-carey-ed-sheeran)).

– Josh Ross – Later Tonight (Released September 19)
Country newcomer Josh Ross dropped his debut album Later Tonight on September 19. Produced by Matt Geroux, the 15-track LP includes his breakout “Single Again” and collaborations such as “Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)” featuring Akon. Ross, a six-time CCMA nominee, will support the release with festival dates and select tours with Jelly Roll ([grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/news/new-album-releases-september-2025-cardi-b-mariah-carey-ed-sheeran)).

### Industry Highlights & Events

– Cardi B Tour Presales & Young Thug’s Gesture
Following her album drop, Cardi B announced her first arena headlining trek, the “Little Miss Drama Tour,” spanning over 30 dates across the U.S. and Canada beginning February 11, 2026. Cardi B Artist presales opened September 23, with general onsales set for September 25. In a show of camaraderie, Young Thug postponed his UY Scuti album—now slated for September 26—to give Cardi “a ladies day,” even encouraging his fans to support her release ([people.com](https://people.com/cardi-b-announces-little-miss-drama-arena-tour-11810931?utm_source=openai)).

– Cardi B Single “Outside” Charts & New Single “Safe”
“Outside,” the lead single from Am I the Drama?, debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100—Cardi’s 13th top-ten hit—while topping the Digital Song Sales, Rhythmic Airplay and Rap Airplay charts. On album release day (September 19), she also issued “Safe,” featuring Kehlani, accompanied by a dramatic music video depicting themes of love, betrayal and resilience during pregnancy ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outside_%28Cardi_B_song%29?utm_source=openai)).

### Live & Promotional Moments

– Twenty One Pilots Kick Off Clancy Tour: Breach
Twenty One Pilots launched their 23-show North American Clancy Tour: Breach on September 18 at Cincinnati’s sold-out TQL Stadium. The trek extends until October 26 in Los Angeles, concluding the duo’s conceptual narrative arc spanning Blurryface through their new album Breach ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breach_%28Twenty_One_Pilots_album%29)).

– Kali Uchis & Ravyn Lenae on The Tonight Show
Kali Uchis and Ravyn Lenae brought their bilingual doo-wop single “Cry About It!” to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week, boosting momentum ahead of Uchis’ deluxe album Sincerely: P.S., due September 26. Their playful, genre-blurring performance underscored the song’s vintage-inspired charm ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cry_About_It%21?utm_source=openai)).

Tune Talk: Weekly Music News