August 2025 Music News Roundup: Beatles, Oasis, Taylor Swift, Springsteen & More
by Mike Bell
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The Beatles
This fall marks the 30th anniversary re-release of Anthology, featuring remastered footage, unseen interviews, new tracks, and a deluxe book set — a must for fans of The Beatles Albums Music Map.
At the same time, Nashville’s Frist Art Museum opens Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm, celebrating the Beatle’s early photography — perfect alongside the Paul McCartney Albums Music Map.
Speculation also swirls about a mysterious ’90s-era Beatles release, possibly tied to the Anthology celebrations.
Oasis
The Oasis reunion tour Live ’25 opened at LA’s Rose Bowl, with Noel Gallagher praising Liam’s performance. Relive their career highs with the Oasis Albums Music Map, or dive into Noel’s solo journey with the Noel Gallagher Albums Music Map and Liam’s solo story with the Liam Gallagher Albums Music Map.
The North American leg began Aug. 24, bringing “Glorious Britannia” to packed venues and showcasing rare Gallagher unity.
Taylor Swift
On Aug. 26, Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce, delighting fans worldwide. Celebrate her journey with the Taylor Swift Fan Print.
Her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl (announced Aug. 12) will be available with special midnight Target launches. Swift also skipped the 2025 MTV VMAs despite an Artist of the Year nomination, embracing a more low-key approach.
Bruce Springsteen
Sony Music just released “Lonely Night in the Park,” a previously unheard Born to Run outtake, as the album marks its 50th anniversary. Dive into Springsteen’s discography with the Bruce Springsteen Albums Music Map.
Springsteen also stunned fans with a surprise performance at a New Jersey symposium dedicated to the record that saved his career.
Country Music (Cody Johnson, Dierks Bentley, Lainey Wilson)
The 2025 CMA Awards bring first-time Entertainer of the Year nominations for Cody Johnson — honored with his own Cody Johnson Albums Music Map — and Lainey Wilson, who also has a Lainey Wilson Albums Music Map.
Dierks Bentley, featured in multiple festival lineups, is celebrated through the Dierks Bentley Albums Music Map.
For the bigger picture, fans can explore the History of Country Music Map.
Foo Fighters (and Nirvana)
Foo Fighters have returned with “Today’s Song,” their first release in two years, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of their debut album. Their journey is charted on the Foo Fighters Albums Music Map.
They’ve announced upcoming shows including the Singapore Grand Prix (Oct. 4) and a stadium gig with Queens of the Stone Age.
For fans of their roots, the Nirvana Albums in Order Print offers a complete view of the band that started it all.
Simple Minds
Simple Minds just unveiled their Alive & Kicking 2025 North American tour — their biggest in 40 years — with Soft Cell and Modern English as guests. The Simple Minds Albums Music Map captures their discography.
They also released Live in the City of Diamonds, recorded during 2024 shows.
Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones’ Goats Head Soup turned 52 on Aug. 31, celebrated for its funky grooves and production. Fans can revisit the album with the Rolling Stones Goats Head Soup Print or explore their full career with the Rolling Stones Albums Music Map
