This Week in Music: August 14, 2025

This Week in Music: August 14, 2025

Welcome to your Daily dose of all things music! From major album drops to local concerts, here's what's making noise today.

Headliners: New Music to Stream Now

This week is packed with exciting new releases from some of the biggest names in music.

• JID has dropped his highly anticipated fourth album, God Does Like Ugly. The album features an impressive lineup of guests, including Clipse, Ciara, Don Toliver, and Vince Staples.

• The Black Keys are back with their new album, No Rain, No Flowers, a fresh take on their signature rock sound.

• Gunna released his new project, The Last Wun.

• Machine Gun Kelly has a new album, lost americana, available now.

• Good Charlotte is also back with a new album, Motel Du Cap.

• Charley Crockett has released Dollar A Day.

• Lydia Night has a new album out called Parody of Pleasure.

On the singles front, there are some exciting collaborations and new tracks to check out:

• The Favors, the new band featuring FINNEAS and Ashe, have released their debut single, "Times Square Jesus."

• Marshmello and Jelly Roll have teamed up for "Holy Water."

• Ed Sheeran has dropped a new single, "A Little More."

• Chappell Roan's latest track, "The Subway," is out now.

• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have released a new collaboration, "Die With A Smile."

Local Spotlight: Massachusetts Music Scene

The Bay State's music scene is buzzing with a variety of live shows and local artists to support.

Upcoming Concerts:

• The Black Keys are bringing their tour to the MGM Music Hall at Fenway this Saturday, August 16th.

• Country superstar Morgan Wallen will be at Gillette Stadium on Friday, August 22nd, and Saturday, August 23rd.

• Boston-based punk favorites Dropkick Murphys are on tour supporting their new album, For The People, with a hometown show coming up soon.

• Look for a tribute to 80s hair metal bands when Aquanett performs at the Forest Park Amphitheater in Springfield.

• The North Reading Community Concert Band is holding a free summer concert on the town common.

Music Festivals:

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for these upcoming festivals in and around Massachusetts:

• Breakaway Music Festival Mass 2025 will take place at the Palladium Indoors & Outdoors in Worcester on September 5th-6th.

• The Homie Collective Campout 2025 in Russell, MA, runs from August 21st-24th.

• RPM Fest 2025 is set for Montague, MA, from August 29th-31st.