Republic Records has formed a joint venture with Visva Records, a new label founded and run by Grammy-nominated songwriter Savan Kotecha, the companies announced on Tuesday (July 8).

Through the alliance, Republic and Visva will jointly release music from a roster that includes Los Angeles singer, songwriter and producer Magnus Ferrell; new Indian boy band OutStation, composed of singers from regions across the country; and Tamil and Sri Lankan artist Dhee.

Notably, the Republic/Visva partnership already bore fruit with their June 20 release of the soundtrack to KPop Demon Hunters, the blockbuster Netflix animated musical film that has become a cultural sensation. The album hit No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in its second week on the chart, making it the highest-charting soundtrack of 2025. The soundtrack’s breakout track, “Golden,” currently sits at No. 2 on Spotify’s Top 50 – Global chart.

Coming up on the Republic/Visva release slate is Ferrell’s debut single “Miss Me Vendetta,” which is set to drop on Friday (July 11).

“I’ve been working closely with Republic Records since 2013 as a songwriter and have experienced some of the most defining moments of my career with them,” said Kotecha in a statement. “I’ve learned so much from Monte, Avery, Wendy Goldstein, and their entire world-class team. It’s truly the honor of a lifetime to now partner with them on my first-ever label, Visva Records. Visva will focus on breaking global barriers, developing artists, and crafting key pop culture soundtracks. I’m incredibly excited for this new chapter—and proud that our first project, K-Pop Demon Hunters, is already bringing that vision to life and making a major impact around the world.”

Added Jim Roppo, chairman/CEO of Republic Records, “Savan has been a part of the REPUBLIC family for many years now. Working together to launch Visva was a natural progression of our already strong relationship. He’s building a phenomenal roster with global reach, and we’re excited to bolster his vision in any way possible.”

With their first two triumphant reunion shows under their belts, Oasis are not done giving the people what they want. Following the kick-off of the Gallagher brothers’ much-anticipated first road show in 16 years, Oasis announced on Tuesday (July 8) that they will be releasing a sprawling, career-covering, limited-edition box set later this summer title Oasis: Complete Studio Album Collection.

The set will feature all of the band’s LPs, beginning with their smash one-two punch of 1994’s Definitely Maybe and 1995’s (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, as well as Be Here Now (1997), Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000), Heathen Chemistry (2002), Don’t Believe the Truth and their (for now) studio swansong, 2008’s Dig Out Your Soul. The collection will also wind in the band’s 1998 B-sides compilation, The Masterplan.

The collection will come in both an 8-CD edition and 14-LP versions on heavyweight 180g vinyl (as well as gold vinyl and gold CD box variations); pre-orders are available here now for the set that is due out on Aug. 22.

The box set news comes on the heels of last week’s announcement of a 30th anniversary edition of the group’s sophomore album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, which will feature the remastered album as well as new unplugged versions of five of the album’s beloved tracks: “Cast No Shadow,” “Morning Glory,” “Wonderwall,” “Champagne Supernova” and “Acquiesce.” The collection, due out on Oct. 3 through Big Brothers Recordings, will be issued in 2-CD, 3-LP and digital formats.

After calling it quits in 2009 following years of animosity, band leader brothers singer Liam and guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher buried the hatched in 2024 and announced this year’s get-back tour. The anticipated reunion kicked off on July 4 in Cardiff, Wales with a rapturously received two-hour set that hit found the siblings in fine form as they blasted through such beloved hits as “Morning Glory,” “Some Might Say,” “Supersonic,” “Roll With It,” “Cast No Shadow,” “Live Forever,” “Wonderwall” and Champagne Supernova,” among others.

Check out the box set announcement below.

Kesha was forced to postpone her show at Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion on Tuesday night (July 8) due to the threat of severe weather. The singer made the announcement on her Instagram Story, telling fans that her T–s Out date in the city would be pushed back by one day out of concern for their safety.

“I wanted to say thank you for coming out to support an independent artist,” she wrote. “I have been so excited for tonight and to celebrate my freedom and go t–s out with all of you, but due to the weather and what yall here in Texas have been facing, I have to put your safety first. My heart is with you Texas. I’m so sorry that I can’t play this show tonight because of the weather and for all of your safety.”

A severe thunderstorm warning and flash flood warnings were in effect in North Texas on Tuesday night, with heavy rains expected. The intense downpours came less than a week after a storm caused catastrophic flooding along Texas’ Guadalupe River, killing at least 110 people so far — including 27 from the all-girls Christian summer camp Camp Mystic — in an area around four hours from the Dallas metro area; at press time more than 160 people were still missing in the floods.

But, due to the devastation wrought by that storm and out of an abundance of caution, Kesha said she was planning to wait 24 hours and give it another go on Wednesday night (July 9). “But I’m going to stay here in your beautiful city and come back here tomorrow and would love to play for all of you tomorrow night,” the singer wrote. “All of your tickets will be honored and I’m so sorry. Get home safe, let’s party tomorrow.”

The venue also announced the show postponement on Instagram, writing, “Your safety is our top priority. While we had hoped we could get a show in for you tonight, mother nature had other plans. As the storm is moving through slower than anticipated and the lightning isn’t letting up, we have made the decision to POSTPONE tonight’s show until TOMORROW, July 9th. Hold on to your tickets as they will be honored for the new date.”

Among the many Texas families impacted by the deadly flooding over the July 4 holiday weekend was Fort Worth native country singer Pat Green, who said on Monday that his younger brother John was swept away by the flooding, along with his wife and their two children.

The next date on Kesha’s joint tour with Scissor Sisters is slated to hit the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Woodlands, TX on Thursday (July 10).

See Kesha’s statement below.

Former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Abbruzzese has addressed mounting fan speculation about a potential return to the band following Matt Cameron’s departure, sharing an emotional statement that casts doubt on any reunion.

In a lengthy Facebook post, Abbruzzese thanked fans for their support and excitement but admitted that the years of estrangement between himself and his former bandmates make a comeback unlikely.

“The fact that I haven’t had any personal contact with any of them leads me to believe the water under the bridge runs too deep and too icy for there to be any reconnection or reconciliation,” he wrote. “This is a shame and saddens me greatly. I know I could and would have much to contribute if indeed the call came, but sadly, I don’t see that happening.”

Abbruzzese, who joined Pearl Jam during their early ’90s commercial peak and contributed to Vs. (1993) and Vitalogy (1994), was dismissed from the band in 1994 amid reported creative and personal tensions. Those unresolved issues surfaced again in 2017 when he was excluded from Pearl Jam’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, despite fans and fellow musicians campaigning for his recognition.

With Cameron stepping down after 27 years, names like original drummer Dave Krusen, Jack Irons, and Matt Chamberlain have circulated among fans as potential replacements. However, many have expressed hope that Abbruzzese might return for a full-circle moment.

Despite his reservations, Abbruzzese left the door slightly ajar. “I wish Pearl Jam and its organisation continued success and I do hope that there will come a day that we can again connect on some level,” he shared. However, he also asked fans to stop contacting the band’s management on his behalf.

Since his Pearl Jam years, Abbruzzese has kept busy, collaborating with artists such as Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) and contributing to projects like The Green Romance Orchestra and Joanna Connor’s blues album. “My drumming and passion for giving it my all is still as powerful as ever,” he said, reaffirming his commitment to music.

The Seattle rock legends, meanwhile, have yet to announce a permanent replacement for Cameron but are scheduled to resume touring later this year.

Royel Otis are heading home. The Sydney indie-pop duo have unveiled dates for their biggest Australian tour yet, set to kick off this October in support of their upcoming sophomore album, Hickey.

The four-show run, titled Meet Me In The Car, will open at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, before heading to Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Monday, Oct. 20. From there, they’ll take the stage at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Friday, Oct. 24, and wrap things up in Perth at the Ice Cream Factory on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 14, at 10 a.m. local time, following a Frontier Members pre-sale beginning Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. local time.

The tour coincides with the Aug. 22 release of Hickey via OURNESS/Capitol Records, the highly anticipated follow-up to the duo’s breakout debut PRATTS & PAIN (2024). Their first album saw them claim a top 10 ARIA debut, notch multiple ARIA Awards including Best Group.

So far, the band has previewed the new album with the single “Moody,” co-written with Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen and produced by Blake Slatkin (Gracie Abrams, Omar Apollo, Charli XCX). “It’s a song about a girl,” Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic said matter-of-factly when asked about its meaning.

Their latest track tops a Billboard chart for the first time as “Moody” climbs to No. 1 on the Adult Alternative Airplay tally dated July 12, surpassing the No. 2 peak of their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor,” which reached No. 2 on Alternative Airplay in July 2024.

Prior to “Moody,” the Sydney duo scored their highest placement on Adult Alternative Airplay with “If Our Love Is Dead,” which peaked at No. 39 in January. They are also the first act to earn an initial No. 1 on Adult Alternative Airplay in 2025, following James Bay’s “Up All Night” with The Lumineers and Noah Kahan, which spent a week at the top last October.

Since forming in 2019, Royel Otis has logged two career top 10s on Alternative Airplay, with “Murder on the Dancefloor” joined by the No. 10-peaking “Sofa King” in November 2024.

This homecoming tour follows a whirlwind year on the global stage for Royel Otis. In addition to performing at festivals like Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Governor’s Ball, the duo embarked on sold-out headline shows and even made waves with an impromptu DJ set at Beyond the Valley in Australia. Before returning Down Under, they’ll take their “Meet Me in the Car” tour across North America.

“It’s always different. It’s like building a cake,” Maddell told Rolling Stone AU/NZ of their collaborative writing process, with Pavlovic adding, “We’ve got a little bit of time away to just work on some music.”

Hickey arrives Aug. 22.