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