Latest Music News 12-07-25: Iconic Artists Making Headlines in July 2025

July 2025 – The Month of Milestones, Tributes & Controversies

From newly uncovered photos of George Harrison to a fresh David Bowie box set and Bob Marley remixes, July 2025 has delivered a wave of music news worth pausing for. Whether you're a collector, long-time fan, or new listener, these stories connect deeply with the artists behind the legacy.

And if you're looking to explore these artists' journeys visually, I've linked directly to my music maps—each one tracing studio albums, band line-ups, and creative milestones.

David Bowie: Box Set Release & Hidden Art Uncovered

David Bowie continues to shape the conversation, even in his legacy. Just announced: I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002–2016) – a new box set covering his final creative years. It features unreleased tracks and deeper context on Blackstar and other late-era gems.

As reported by Music News (July 11), it’s already a collector’s talking point.

Meanwhile, a mysterious 1980s mural of Bowie has been discovered, prompting speculation about its origins. NME and Rolling Stone have both covered the find—proof that his influence remains as visual as it is musical.

🔗 Explore the David Bowie Albums Music Map

The Beatles: George Harrison’s Intimate Photos Revealed

A new photography book will publish unseen snapshots taken by George Harrison during the Beatles’ most defining years. First reported by Billboard (July 10), this release offers fans a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the Fab Four.

Want to follow George's solo career too?
🔗 See the George Harrison Albums Music Map
🔗 Or explore the full Beatles Discography Map

Fleetwood Mac: Celebrating 50 Years of Their Breakthrough Album

Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 self-titled album turned 50 this month. Classic Rock marked the anniversary with a deep dive into its impact, how the arrival of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham turned the band into global icons.

Still one of the most enduring records in rock.

🔗 Mark the moment with the Fleetwood Mac Albums Music Map

Roger Waters: Facing Charges for Protest Support

The Guardian reports that Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) is now facing up to 14 years in prison after supporting Palestine Action. The legal case has sparked fierce debate over activism, art, and free speech in the music world.

Pink Floyd’s discography has long been a lens for rebellion and social critique.

🔗 Explore their journey with the Pink Floyd Albums Music Map

Bob Marley: Remix Release, New Docs, Gold Status

A modern remix of Could You Be Loved by LP Giobbi has dropped to mark 45 years of Uprising, Bob Marley’s last studio album. Covered by Pitchfork, the track brings Marley’s groove into new sonic territory.

🔗 Celebrate Bob Marley’s full catalogue with this Albums Music Map

Bruce Springsteen: Biopic in Production

Deliver Me From Nowhere, a new biopic starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, is officially in the works. Announced by Hollywood Reporter on July 11, it’s set to explore Nebraska, arguably Springsteen’s most personal record.

This one’s for the die-hards.

🔗 Trace his whole story with the Bruce Springsteen Albums Music Map

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge Turns 31

Ultimate Classic Rock commemorated the 31st anniversary of Voodoo Lounge, The Rolling Stones’ swaggering return to form in 1994. Still loud. Still lean. Still essential.

🔗 See the complete Stones discography in transit-style form
🔗 Or grab the Goats Head Soup edition

Why This Round-Up Matters

This month’s headlines are more than passing updates; they’re cultural checkpoints. They remind us that music history is still being written, and often rewritten, in real-time. Whether it’s through a box set, a lost mural, a biopic, or a protest case, these artists remain central to the narrative of modern music.

And if you're a fan who collects, documents, or wants to trace these stories visually, my music maps collection is designed precisely for that, each one rooted in research and styled to spark conversation.

More Artist Maps You Might Like

Here are just a few others worth browsing after this month’s news:

• Kate Bush Albums Music Map – for fans of protest, poetry, and timeless art.
• Oasis & Noel Gallagher Albums Maps – if you’re following Heaton Park rumours.
• John Lennon Albums Music Map – a natural pair to George's.
• The Cure Albums Music Map – Moody, iconic, and still evolving.