In the music world, March 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month, particularly for fans of classic and progressive rock. Jethro Tull, led by Ian Anderson, is releasing 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 revisiting some of Yes's best-known music[1].

Roger Waters is set to release a limited-edition super deluxe 10-disc reissue of *The Dark Side of the Moon Redux*, which includes live material. Alex Lifeson's Envy of None will release their sophomore album, *Stygian Wavz*, and Rush will unveil a new compilation titled *Rush 50*, featuring rare early live material. Genesis is also releasing an expanded super deluxe edition of 1974's *The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway*, including a complete performance of the album from 1975[1].

In other genres, hip-hop fans are anticipating new releases from Lil Durk, who is set to release his album *Deep Thoughts* despite being incarcerated, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, who will drop *More Leaks* before his release from prison. KenTheMan is also returning with her album *Kinda Famous*, a 15-track effort that showcases her confident and big-talk bars[3].

On the industry front, 2024 saw significant financial investments in the music sector, with major deals including Sony Music buying the recording and publishing rights to Queen’s music for nearly $1.3 billion. This trend indicates that money is returning to the music space after the economic downturn in 2022[2].

Legal battles are also making headlines, with notable cases involving copyright infringement and the use of AI in music. The Department of Justice is accusing Live Nation-Ticketmaster of operating an unfair monopoly, and there are ongoing lawsuits related to AI training on copyright-protected content and the ethical use of AI in posthumous releases[2].

In terms of performances, Elton John recently made a surprise appearance during the premiere of his documentary at the New York Film Festival, marking his first public performance since the end of his retirement tour. John has also been involved in various collaborations, including a recent performance at the Glastonbury Festival and working on a new musical about the life of televangelist Tammy Faye Messner[5].

The impact of AI on the music industry remains a contentious issue, with discussions around its influence on creativity and the need for major streaming platforms to champion organic and human-made music. There is a growing concern about the diminishing value placed on music and musicians, with many artists struggling to make a living due to the prevalence of free or cheap music streaming[4].

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