New Music & Massachusetts Music Scene Newsletter

August 15, 2025 is shaping up to be a massive day for music lovers. Across genres—pop, hip-hop, rock, and electronic—artists are dropping long-awaited projects, while Massachusetts continues to hold its own in the national conversation.

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Hector Santana
August 15, 2025

New Music & Massachusetts Music Scene Newsletter

August 15, 2025

Welcome to your Friday music update, where we cover the latest releases and highlight what's happening in the Massachusetts music scene!

New Releases: A Diverse Friday Drop

Today brings a fresh wave of new albums and singles across a wide range of genres. From indie folk to hip-hop, there's something for every playlist.

  • Cass McCombs - Interior Live Oak: The acclaimed singer-songwriter returns with his 11th studio album, a collection of 16 songs that are said to be more personal and moving than his previous work.

  • Conan Gray - Wishbone: The pop sensation is back with a new record that fans have been eagerly awaiting.

  • Marissa Nadler - New Radiations: The Massachusetts-native, known for her unique goth-folk sound, has released a new album that strips things back while maintaining her signature haunting style.

  • YoungBoy Never Broke Again - DESHAWN: The prolific rapper delivers a new project for his dedicated fanbase.

  • The Chainsmokers & Anna Sofia - "Helium": A new single from the electronic duo, featuring rising star Anna Sofia.

  • A$AP Rocky - "Trunks": This track is featured on the Highest 2 Lowest movie soundtrack.

Massachusetts Music Scene: What's On This Weekend

Here in Massachusetts, the live music scene is as vibrant as ever. If you're looking for a show to catch this weekend, here are a few options:

In the Boston Area:

  • Rob Thomas is performing tonight, August 15, at the Leader Bank Pavilion.

  • Cody Jinks is scheduled to play at the Leader Bank Pavilion tomorrow, August 16.

  • Looking for local sounds? The Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge has a show featuring local acts Tree, The Outlourdes, and Mollusk.

Beyond Boston:

  • The Tanglewood Music Festival in the Berkshires continues its summer season. Tonight's performance at the Koussevitzky Music Shed features Beethoven's Symphony No. 4.

  • Over at the Cape Cod Melody Tent, country artist Chase Rice is on stage tonight. On Sunday, August 17, Lee Brice is set to perform.

Local Artist Spotlight:

  • Boston-based indie rockers Clifford recently celebrated the release of their first full-length album. You can find more on the local music blog Allston Pudding.

  • Worcester's Music Worcester announced its 2025-26 season with a "stunning array of talent," and the Berkshire Opera Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new production of La Traviata later this month.

Enjoy the new tunes and the great live music happening all around the state!