January 10, 2025 Music Report: Global Tours, Major Releases, and Festival Headliners Revealed

January 10, 2025, marked a significant day in the global music industry, delivering a rapid-fire series of announcements spanning live performances, new recordings, and major festival programming. The Daily Music Report, compiling these developments and published on January 11, 2025, captured the dynamic state of the musical landscape at the close of the week.

Tour and Live Performances

The touring circuit saw several key updates. Veterans of the hardcore scene, Agnostic Front, signaled a busy year ahead, announcing extensive US and European tour dates. The band also confirmed plans for a new album, adding to anticipation for their 2025 activities.

Rising punk act The Linda Lindas reached a wider audience with a featured performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, showcasing their dynamic stage presence to a national television audience.

Fans of experimental rock received good news as Primus confirmed their return to live performances, promising their unique sound would once again grace stages.

A notable reunion is set for the anticipated Yo La Tengo Hanukkah shows, with the influential group The Soft Boys slated to take the stage, offering fans a rare opportunity to see the band perform live.

Adding further excitement to the live music outlook for the year, Hayley Williams, frontwoman for Paramore, sparked considerable anticipation among fans by teasing plans for a solo tour later in 2025, suggesting she would explore her individual artistic endeavors on the road.

Upcoming Releases

New projects and albums were a prominent part of the day’s news flow. Innovative artist serpentwithfeet unveiled details for an upcoming project titled GRIP SEQUEL, hinting at new musical directions from the acclaimed artist.

Rapper Lil Baby expanded his recent catalog with the release of the WHAM digital deluxe album, providing fans with additional tracks and content.

The artist known as Spellling announced her forthcoming album, sharing its title, Portrait of My Heart, and building anticipation for her next full-length work.

In a notable coincidence, two distinct artists announced new albums sharing the same title. Hamilton Leithauser, frontman for The Walkmen, revealed he will release a new solo album titled Automatic. Simultaneously, folk-rock band The Lumineers also announced a new album set to be called Automatic, creating an unusual point of commonality in the day’s release news.

Fresh Tracks

Several artists debuted new singles, offering listeners fresh material. New music arriving on the day included JADE’s single ‘IT girl’, presenting their latest sound to the public.

spill tab released their new track ‘De Guerre’, adding to their growing body of work.

Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers unveiled their track ‘People Ruin Paintings’, continuing their prolific output.

Adding to the day’s releases was a track described as a ‘new’ Mac Miller song, titled ‘5 Dollar Pony Rides’, which surfaced as a posthumous release from the late artist.

Festival Circuit Takes Shape

Major music festivals continued to solidify their 2025 programming with significant lineup announcements. Major summer festival Bonnaroo announced its initial lineup for 2025, confirming Tyler, the Creator among its featured performers, setting the stage for one of the season’s premier events.

Hip-hop focused Rolling Loud California also revealed its roster, with headliners including Peso Pluma, Playboi Carti, and A$AP Rocky, signaling a strong focus on contemporary rap and related genres.

The coastal BeachLife Festival unveiled its lineup, highlighting appearances from Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, and Alanis Morissette, promising a diverse array of established artists for attendees.

On the East Coast, Boston Calling solidified its 2025 programming, announcing headlining slots for Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy, and Dave Matthews, bringing together country, rock, and alternative acts for its next edition.

Beyond the Stage

Beyond releases and performances, the day’s news touched upon broader aspects of the music world. Public discourse included commentary on music’s societal role, with Chuck D addressing the misuse of Public Enemy’s iconic track ‘Burn Hollywood Burn’.

Environmental concerns intersected with cultural landmarks as the iconic Hollywood Bowl was reported to be threatened by ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, raising concerns for the historic venue.

The music world also mourned the loss of a folk legend, with news of the death of Peter Yarrow, a member of the influential trio Peter, Paul & Mary, marking the passing of a significant voice from the folk revival era.

Looking ahead to accolades, artists GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii were recognized with nominations for the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, highlighting their impact and contributions to the arts.

In summary, January 10, 2025, proved to be a day of comprehensive activity across the music landscape, from charting future tours and festival experiences to introducing new sonic works and acknowledging significant cultural impacts and losses, providing a detailed snapshot of the industry’s pulse.