10 Big Things That Happened in Music the Week of July 11, 2025
Drop everything, because after being on hiatus for almost three years, BLACKPINK is back with a new single—and the timing really couldn't be better.
With a little nudge from KPop Demon Hunters, the K-pop genre is bigger than ever, and the group's new song has been fully worth the wait. The week also saw fiery new releases from everyone from ATEEZ to Noah Cyrus and Role Model, making this summer New Music Friday one to remember. Keep scrolling to discover the 10 biggest things that happened in music the week of July 11, 2025.
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1. The Favors Reflect on Love Long Past in 'The Hudson'
If you're not yet familiar with the The Favors, a duo composed of hit songmakers FINNEAS and Ashe, it's time to become obsessed. After the release of their debut track, "The Little Mess You Made," they're back this week with the emotional new single, 'The Hudson." The intimate and nostalgic piano ballad highlights the artists' glorious harmonies as the two look back on a relationship that didn't last, lamenting the loss and wondering what could have been. Both songs will also appear on their debut album, The Dream, out Sep. 19.
"Part of the band identity involves these characters who are singing about an experience to each other," FINNEAS shared in a press release. "It's a musical theater design, and it rarely happens in pop. You can picture two individuals in an apartment overlooking The Hudson singing about the same thing."
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2. ADÉLA Analyzes the Highs and Lows of the Pursuit of Fame in 'DeathByDevotion'
singer-songwriter ADÉLA is having quite the year in 2025, and as Capitol Records' newest signee, she's only getting started. She just dropped her new single, "DeathByDevotion," a bold and industrial dark synth-pop track reflecting on sacrificing everything to the pursuit of fame and how reaching that dream may be a bit of a double-edged sword. ADÉLA's first EP, The Provocateur, is also set for release on Aug. 15.
3. Evalyn Gets Caught Up in the Past With 'Boys Girls'
L.A.-based artist Evalyn has been a very busy woman since the release of her beloved 2018 album, Salvation. She's performed everywhere from Coachella to SXSW, and with her first baby on the way, she's also gearing up to release of the follow-up album, A Quiet Life. The album—mostly written and recorded during her pregnancy—will feature her irresistibly feel-good single "The Feeling" and tell a compelling story of the physical and emotional transformation that comes with creating a new human being from scratch, finding her own path to self-love along the way. It also includes her latest release, "Boys Girls," a buzzy and danceable pop throwback that will be all too relatable for those who tend to dwell on the past.
"We had so much fun working and reworking production until it felt like it hit right," Evalyn shared in a press release. "I wanted to capture that feeling of instagram stalking your ex situationship and then spinning out a little."
4. Amber Mark Gets Addicted to Love With 'Sweet Serotonin'
Singer-songwriter and producer Amber Mark is stepping into a new music era in 2025, and we just got a stunning glimpse of what's to come with the release of "Sweet Serotonin." In classic Amber style, the song has a timeless soul feel, using a moody and laidback beat to declare her affections for a special someone in no uncertain terms. The objection of her affections has her fully obsessed, addicted to their love. Appropriately, this song also hits us just right, feeling like pure serotonin.
"Listen responsibly…" Amber teased in a post on Instagram. "Side effects may include weak knees and playing this song on repeat."
5. Syd Crushes Hard in Comeback Single, 'Die for This'
It'd been way too long since we'd heard from acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer Syd, but with the release of the new single, "Die for This," it's obvious that she hasn't lost any of her edge or skill. It's her first new track in more than three years, showcasing her silky smooth and innovative approach to R&B as she sings about an all-encompassing crush she'd give it all up for. Syd's also touring with Billie Eilish across the U.K. this summer, which has us convinced we need to take a trip across the pond to see her perform this song on stage.
6. Jon Batise Fights the Deception of Materialism in 'BIG MONEY'
Grammy-winning artist Jon Batiste just made the summer music schedule even more thrilling by announcing his new album, BIG MONEY, and its release date of Aug. 22. We just got a first taste with the powerful title track and its irresistible music music. With its groovy bass beat and the shakes of a tambourine, the song creates an energetic and instantly classic feel. It's a soulful retro anthem about how money isn't everything and the pitfalls of following a capitalistic dream, stresing the importance of authenticity, community and connection. The song comes alive with a natural and unrestrained feel, thanks to being recorded mostly live in single takes, with a playful music video that further drives the point home.
"This is the circus of love. Under our tent there is revival and joy," Jon said in a press release. "You don't lose your soul—you gain it. When Mama says, 'Don't be a dummy, everybody chasing that BIG MONEY,' Mama is pushing you—while warning you. It cuts both ways."
7. Noah Cyrus Finds Herself With New Album, I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO WITH ME
When Grammy-nominated country artist Noah Cyrus sings, we listen, and she's never been more magnetically captivating than with the release of her sophomore album, I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO WITH ME. Consisting of 11 tracks of soulful and soaring Americana ballads. With an emphasis on dynamic, goosebump-inducing sounds, it's raw and true from start to finish as she calls upon her ancestors, becomes one with nature and finds a sense of independence and self-discovery along the way. It also highlights the importance of history and connection, featuring collaborations with Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, Blake Shelton and Bill Callahan, as well as Noah's own grandfather, Ron Cyrus.
"For a long time, I couldn't really trust in my own choices. I had to learn how to make decisions for myself and make that transition into adulthood," Noah explained in a press release. "But I've found who I am, I know who I am, and this record shows what I had inside me all this time. This album is me."
8. Role Model Adds New Layers to 'The Longest Goodbye' With New Duet Featuring Laufey
When Role Model released the deluxe edition of his latest album, Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye), the subtitular track, "The Longest Goodbye," quickly became our favorite song on the entire album. We're even more in love with it now that we've heard the duet version featuring Laufey. It comes complete with a performance music video shot in black and white, paired with the honky-tonk country sound to feel like it's ripped straight from the past as the two sing about the anguish of falling out of love.
"Literally no one sounds better singing this song than her," Role Model wrote in a post on Instagram. We have to agree!
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9. ATEEZ Showcase Their Versatility With GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 In Your Fantasy Edition
If you loved ATEEZ's 12th EP, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3, brace yourself, because it just got three times bigger with the release of the new In Your Fantasy Edition. Just in time for the ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR [IN YOUR FANTASY] (with shows around the world through the end of October), this new collection expands the five-track EP into a whopping 15-track album. This includes solo tracks from each of ATEEZ's eight members, plus their first all-English song, the title track "In Your Fantasy," which also has a Korean version. Together, they're a perfect demonstration of the group's incredible versatility and genre-bending talents, and a clear indication of why they're a global phenomenon.
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10. BLACKPINK Make a Triumphant Comeback With 'JUMP'
BLACKPINK are undeniable queens of K-pop, and after a hiatus of almost three years, they've finally returned with the release of their brand-new single, "JUMP." During this time, the four members have been on their own pursuing their solo careers, and now that they're together again, it's clear they're at the top of their game and more unified than ever. They performed the song for the very first time last weekend on their BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR in South Korea, channeling a '90s EDM feel as the pulse-pumping song makes unexpected twists at every turn. It's signature BLACKPINK while being something we've never heard from the group, and we're eager to see where they're headed next together.
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