September 2025 Music News: Bowie Box Set, Beatles Anthology 4, Fleetwood Mac & More
by Mike Bell
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The music world is buzzing this month with fresh releases, tours, and big announcements across rock, pop, and country. From David Bowie’s final years boxed up in a stunning tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s pre-history remastered, here’s your roundup of the latest, with maps and prints to dive deeper into the artists you love.
David Bowie’s Later Years Celebrated in Box Set
David Bowie fans have reason to celebrate with the release of I Can’t Give Everything Away: 2002–2016. The massive box set compiles his final four studio albums: Heathen, Reality, The Next Day, and Blackstar, alongside unreleased live recordings from Montreux. A fitting tribute to the Thin White Duke’s most reflective era, it pairs perfectly with the David Bowie Albums Music Map, charting his remarkable career.
Glenn Hughes Returns with Chosen
Former Deep Purple bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes has unleashed his new solo album Chosen. Blending his signature hard rock grooves with fresh energy, the record shows Hughes still has the fire that made him a legend of British rock. Fans can explore his legacy with the Deep Purple Albums Music Map.
Country Spotlight: Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Dierks Bentley
Cody Johnson keeps his Leather Deluxe Tour rolling, stopping tonight at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Expect live favorites like Til You Can’t alongside newer tracks that have cemented him as one of country’s modern stars, discover his story with the Cody Johnson Albums Music Map.
Lainey Wilson is powering her way up the Country Airplay charts with her latest single, continuing to define country’s bold new power era. Celebrate her rise with the Lainey Wilson Albums Music Map.
Meanwhile, Dierks Bentley has teamed up with HARDY and Miranda Lambert for Country vs. Cancer, a benefit concert taking place in December in Nashville. His career highlights are captured in the Dierks Bentley Albums Music Map.
For the bigger picture, country enthusiasts can explore the History of Country Music Map.
Morrissey Moves on The Smiths’ Catalog
In a headline-making move, Morrissey has put his stake in The Smiths’ catalog up for sale. This development could open the door for fans, investors, or even fellow musicians to own a piece of one of the most influential indie bands of the ’80s. Their career is mapped in the Smiths Albums Music Map.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Tour Rages On
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are deep into their Wild God North American tour. After an electrifying show in Philadelphia earlier this year, the band is set to continue with more dates locked in through spring 2025. Fans can trace their evolution with the Nick Cave Albums Music Map.
Fleetwood Mac’s Buckingham Nicks Remaster Arrives
Fleetwood Mac enthusiasts can look forward to September 19, when a remastered edition of Buckingham Nicks hits shelves. Long cherished by fans, this early collaboration between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham captures the chemistry that would later fuel Fleetwood Mac’s classic sound, now revived on stunning vinyl. Explore the full band’s story with the Fleetwood Mac Albums Music Map.
Ronnie Wood Releases Career-Spanning Anthology
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will release Fearless: 1965–2025 on September 26. The anthology highlights 60 years of his career, featuring Stones staples, tracks from The Faces, and gems from his time with the Jeff Beck Group. His wider career is celebrated in both the Rolling Stones Albums Music Map and the Rolling Stones Goats Head Soup Print.
Beatles’ Anthology 4 Expands the Legacy
The Beatles’ celebrated Anthology series continues this fall with Anthology 4. Out October 14, it includes a freshly mixed version of Free as a Bird by Jeff Lynne, an additional documentary episode, and a companion book. Their legendary discography is charted in the Beatles Albums Music Map, a perfect companion to this new release.
Wrap-Up
From Bowie’s reflective later years to The Beatles’ ever-expanding story, and from country’s new stars to classic rock legends, September 2025 offers something for every fan. Dive into the music news, and explore the maps and prints that bring these stories to life.