The big acts with new music on the way
Summary
The year 2025 saw fewer big music releases and a mix of experimental sounds gaining attention. Looking ahead to 2026, many music festivals have strong line-ups despite Glastonbury taking a break, and there is ongoing debate about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in music creation.Key Facts
- Only three songs dominated the UK charts for half of 2025: Taylor Swift’s "Fate of Ophelia," Huntr/x’s "Golden," and Alex Warren’s "Ordinary."
- Experimental albums such as Geese’s "Getting Killed" and Rosalía’s "Lux" received critical praise.
- Glastonbury Festival will not take place in 2026, but other festivals like Reading and Leeds, Mighty Hoopla, Latitude, and End of the Road have strong artist line-ups.
- London's BST Festival will feature Pitbull headlining with special guest Kesha on July 10, 2026.
- Oasis ended their 2025 tour with a hint they may return in the future, but plans remain uncertain due to a band member’s health issues.
- AI is increasingly used in music production, with one-third of music uploaded to Deezer said to be AI-generated.
- There is controversy about AI in music, especially after a band was accused of cloning singer Jorja Smith’s voice.
- Some artists like Jack Antonoff, Miley Cyrus, and Olivia Dean are choosing to use live instruments and traditional recording methods in response to the rise of AI.
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