March 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for music enthusiasts across various genres. On the progressive rock front, several iconic bands are releasing new and reissued material. Jethro Tull, led by Ian Anderson, is set to release their third album in four years, titled *Curious Ruminant*, which features a nearly 17-minute epic track called "Drink From the Same Well"[1].
Yes is also making a significant contribution with a super deluxe edition of their 1972 breakthrough album *Close to the Edge*, expanded into a five-CD/LP/Blu-ray box set. Additionally, Jon Anderson is releasing *Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks Live: Perpetual Change*, a live album featuring some of Yes's best-known music. Roger Waters is reissuing *The Dark Side of the Moon Redux* with added live material in a limited-edition super deluxe 10-disc set[1].
In the realm of pop music, Lady Gaga is highly anticipated to release her seventh album, *MAYHEM*, on March 7. This album follows her musical contribution to the film "Joker: Folie à Deux" and includes tracks like "Disease" and "Abracadabra," which showcase her signature hyperbolic lyrics and dramatic melodies[2].
Hip-hop fans have a lot to look forward to as well. Lil Durk, despite being incarcerated, is scheduled to release his new album *Deep Thoughts* on March 28. This album was delayed due to his arrest but will finally see the light of day with tracks like "Turn Up a Notch" and "Opportunist" already released. YoungBoy Never Broke Again is also set to drop *More Leaks*, his last project before his release from prison in July. KenTheMan is releasing *Kinda Famous* on March 4, a 13-track effort that highlights her confident and self-written bars[4].
On the industry front, 2024 saw significant financial investments in music, including the sale of classic catalogs by Pink Floyd and Michael Jackson, and Sony Music acquiring the recording and publishing rights to Queen's music for nearly $1.3 billion. This trend indicates a return of investment in the music space after the economic downturn in 2022[3].
In terms of live performances, 2024 was marked by record-breaking tours. Taylor Swift's Eras tour concluded as the highest-grossing tour of all time, generating over $2 billion. Coldplay also joined the billion-dollar tour club with their Music of the Spheres World Tour[3].
Controversies in the music world include several high-profile lawsuits. The Department of Justice is accusing Live Nation-Ticketmaster of operating an unfair monopoly, while Drake is suing his label's parent company over allegations of unethical tactics to boost a rival track by Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, a copyright holder is suing Miley Cyrus for copyright infringement over her song "Flowers," despite opposition from Bruno Mars and the song's writers[3].
In local music initiatives, the Lawrence Music Alliance has declared March as Music Business Month, a citywide effort to support local musicians and the music industry[5].
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