Mike Bell Maps Music Map art print shows studio albums as stations, band members & guests as tube lines, connecting & re-connecting.

This Month in Music: ABBA’s Secret Project, Springsteen’s Political Fire, and More

November 05, 2025 Mike Bell

From ABBA’s teasing of a brand-new musical chapter to Bruce Springsteen’s renewed political edge, October–November 2025 has been packed with nostalgia, loss, and creativity. Here’s your round-up of the biggest headlines, and where to find exclusive music art prints celebrating these legendary artists.

ABBA

Björn Ulvaeus has hinted at a “secret new band project” following the record-breaking success of ABBA Voyage, which has now injected over £1.4 billion into the UK economy since its 2022 debut. A fresh reunion photo from that premiere has also surfaced, while Benny Andersson and Ulvaeus’ musical Chess is returning to Broadway.
Adding to the excitement, Agnetha Fältskog confirmed the band will attend the 2025 Nobel Prize ceremony.
Celebrate ABBA’s journey with the ABBA Albums in Order Music Map.

The Beach Boys

Mike Love paid tribute to late co-founder Brian Wilson, who passed away in June 2025, during an emotional Napa concert performance.
Remember the surf rock era with the Beach Boys Albums Map.

Billy Bragg & Wilco

In a long-awaited reunion, Billy Bragg and Wilco announced the first-ever full live performance of their Mermaid Avenue collaborations for the 2026 Solid Sound Festival.
Explore Bragg’s discography with the Billy Bragg Albums Map.

Blondie

The future of Blondie is uncertain after drummer Clem Burke’s death. The band admitted touring or recording might end, while guitarist Chris Stein faced personal tragedy amid arrests in his daughter’s overdose case. A reissue of No Exit revisits their 1990s revival.
Celebrate the new wave era with the Blondie Albums Map.

Bob Marley

Marley’s estate earned $13 million in 2025, ranking ninth on Forbes’ list of highest-earning deceased celebrities. His landmark album Exodus joins UMe’s Vinylphyle series just shy of its 50th anniversary.
See Marley’s life in music through the Bob Marley Albums Map.

Bruce Springsteen

At the New York Public Library gala, The Boss revealed he’s writing new, politically charged songs inspired by his Nebraska era — now also the focus of the upcoming biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere.
Relive the journey from Born to Run to Letter to You with the Bruce Springsteen Albums Map.

Cody Johnson

Country star Cody Johnson released a fan-demanded cover of Travelin’ Soldier before undergoing eardrum surgery that postponed several shows.
Explore his rise with the Cody Johnson Albums Map.

Crowded House

Australia’s Red Hot Summer Tour sold out with Crowded House as a headline act, as Liam Finn reflected on his growing songwriting role.
Discover their melodic legacy in the Crowded House Albums Map.

David Bowie

A new photography collection, Collaboration Portfolio (1991–2016), revealed unseen Bowie imagery, while a resurfaced 1975 story recalled his paranoia and even “urine hoarding.”
Celebrate his chameleonic artistry with the David Bowie Albums Map.

Deep Purple

Guitarist Steve Morse played through a broken wrist, debuting a modified instrument just before the band’s Made in Japan remix, handled by Steven Wilson.
Commemorate their rock legacy with the Deep Purple Albums Map.

Fleetwood Mac

Almost 50 years on, Rumours remains one of the world’s most-streamed albums — proof that heartbreak never goes out of style.
Own the Fleetwood Mac Albums Map.

George Harrison

Rare photos from his 1970 Florida trip surfaced, alongside candid comments about Eric Clapton and Cream. Harrison’s personal dislikes among fellow musicians have also been revealed through archive interviews.
Celebrate his solo years with the George Harrison Albums Map.

Nick Cave

Florence Welch credited Nick Cave for mentoring her latest album, while a trailer dropped for The Death of Bunny Munro and a 2026 European tour was announced.
Explore Cave’s dark genius with the Nick Cave Albums Map.

Oasis

Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited (separately, of course) on Australian stages, with headline-grabbing banter — Liam blasting fans over flares and Noel mocking local accents.
Relive the Britpop era with the Oasis Albums Map.

Paul McCartney

McCartney reflected on the “dead Paul” rumours and post-Beatles struggle during the making of Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run.
Explore his vast solo catalogue with the Paul McCartney Albums Map.

The Cure

Robert Smith confirmed a new Cure album with 13 completed tracks and shared plans for a 2026 tour, alongside a concert film titled The Show of a Lost World.
Revisit their gothic journey with the Cure Albums Map.

Rolling Stones

The Stones are rumoured to be planning a 2026 world tour, while new recordings are in progress. Meanwhile, Goats Head Soup celebrated its 52nd year — still hailed as a transitional masterpiece.
Get both the Rolling Stones Albums Map and the Goats Head Soup Special Edition Print.

Taylor Swift

Swift made headlines dining with Gigi Hadid in NYC, while her music was ironically used in a pro-Trump TikTok at the White House.
For fans of every era, see the Taylor Swift Albums Map.

Tom Petty

A rare behind-the-scenes clip marked the anniversary of Wildflowers, while fans recalled the “Spinal Tap” stage mishap during his Breakdown era.
Celebrate Petty’s story with the Tom Petty Albums Map.

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Discover more music-inspired prints - from The Beatles and Pink Floyd to Steely Dan and The Smiths - all available at MikeBellMaps.com.

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ABOUT MIKE BELL - TUBE MAP DESIGNER

Mike Bell Maps is my growing collection of tube map art prints that reimagine music, film, and culture through the visual language of underground maps. Each design presents albums in order, film plots, and complex creative histories as clear, engaging tube-style timelines created for fans who value depth and detail.

David Bowie art prints: Unique music map designs perfect for fans of music, records, and the artist, available as a distinctive gift.

RESEARCH-LED DESIGN

Every artwork is built on original research and careful verification. Albums become stations. Musicians, characters, and ideas form connecting lines. This approach turns detailed information into visual storytelling, creating art prints that bring clarity and meaning to subjects people already care about.

MY STORY

My background is rooted in live sound and large-scale show design, working across music and cultural events for many years. That experience shaped how I understand collaboration, creative evolution, and structure. During lockdown, I applied that knowledge to mapping music and films, developing underground maps that balance accuracy, design, and narrative.

THE ARTWORK

Each print is produced to archival standards and designed to last. These are not novelty posters. They are considered art prints created for people who value music history, film structure, and informed design. They make thoughtful gifts for fans who want something personal, researched, and meaningful.

The Shining film plot lines and character tube map art print, showing every scene as a station and every character as a tube line.

Mike Bell Maps is where research-led tube maps become art prints, and where stories worth knowing are mapped clearly, carefully, and beautifully.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What are Mike Bell’s tube map art prints?

A: My prints utilise an advanced visual language based on the logic of underground maps to organise complex histories. By moving beyond basic cartography, I transform albums into "stations" and musicians or themes into "connecting lines." This allows fans to explore hundreds of data points - from session musician credits to chronological collaborations - within a single, intuitive visual system.

Q: How do these maps differ from standard music or tube posters?

A: The primary difference is information density and quality. While standard posters are often low-resolution decorative pieces on thin paper (135-170gsm), my prints are research-led discographies printed on archival-grade, 305gsm+ heavyweight giclée paper. They are designed to be "read" like a book, rewarding deep curiosity with discoveries not found in mass-produced merchandise.

Q: How is the accuracy of the research verified?

A: Accuracy is the core of my design process. Every map is synthesised from primary sources, including official liner notes, session archives, musician interviews, and verified fan databases. By incorporating musician inputs and fact-checking against trusted archives, I ensure that each map is a historically accurate record of the subject’s career.

Q: What subjects are available in the collection?

A: The collection spans a wide range of cultural histories, including music discographies, film plots, politics, and Formula One. Each map focuses on a single narrative, presenting the whole "story" of a subject - such as the evolution of a band or the timeline of a sport- in a clear, high-density visual format.

Q: Are these prints produced sustainably?

A: Yes. I prioritise a carbon-neutral workflow by producing prints locally to the buyer to reduce the shipping footprint. I use sustainable wood frames and archival materials designed for 100+ years of colour stability, ensuring the art is a lasting investment rather than disposable décor.

Q: Why do these maps make the best gifts for music and film fans?

A: Unlike generic posters, these are bespoke cultural maps that celebrate a fan's deep knowledge. Because they are research-led and visually unique (featuring narratives not seen elsewhere), they offer a sophisticated, gallery-quality alternative for those who value the "deep dive" into their favourite artist or film.