Daily Music Headlines May 2, 2025

R.E.M. Returns with Surprise EP

After more than a decade of silence, R.E.M. has released Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track EP featuring new songs and a remix of their early hit. Proceeds from the vinyl edition support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, amid political pressures.

Jill Sobule Dies in House Fire

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her groundbreaking 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” has died in a house fire in Minnesota.

More on her legacy

New Bono Documentary Announced

Bono: Stories of Surrender, based on the U2 frontman's one-man show, premieres May 30 on Apple TV+.

Watch the trailer

Live Aid Musical Heads to London

Just For One Day, the official Live Aid musical, debuts May 15 at the Shaftesbury Theatre.

Get tickets and pre-order the album

Details

Live Nation Faces Early-Year Slump, Predicts Record 2025

Live Nation’s Q1 revenue dipped 11% to $3.38B, but CEO Michael Rapino is optimistic.

Full report

Foreigner Releases Spanish Version of “Urgent”

Legendary rock band Foreigner is celebrating its Latin American fanbase with a new Spanish-language rendition of “Urgent.”

Listen here

New Music Friday Highlights

Stop The Rain – Epik High’s Tablo & BTS' RM: Watch
Priceless – Maroon 5 feat. Lisa (BLACKPINK): Watch
Lose My Mind – Don Toliver feat. Doja Cat (F1 soundtrack): Watch
Old Phone – Ed Sheeran, inspired by 2015 memories: Watch
Dope Boy Phone – Quavo & the late Takeoff: Watch
See You in the Afterlife – Foster the People, with Julia Garner in the video: Watch

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