As the weekend of October 25, 2025, unfolds, music enthusiasts are treated to a rich tapestry of new music releases and noteworthy reissues. This edition of “The Weekend Stream” highlights an eclectic mix, from previously unreleased tracks by legendary bands to meticulously remastered jazz standards and surprising collaborations, offering something for every discerning listener in this week’s Weekend Music Releases.
Rock Legends and Surprising Collaborations in Weekend Music Releases
This week brings a MAJOR collaboration as AMERICAN rock titans Aerosmith join forces with YUNGBLUD for a new acoustic version of their single, “My Only Angel (Desert Road Version)”. This stripped-down take features an unexpected, yet delightful, contribution from banjo maestro Steve Martin, adding a unique bluegrass flavor to the track. The song is a highlight from their forthcoming EP, One More Time, slated for release on November 21. Meanwhile, ’80s stalwarts Duran Duran are revisiting their catalog with a rearranged version of “Shadows on Your Side,” an album cut from their 1983 LP Seven and the Ragged Tiger. This revisited deep cut sees the band collaborating once again with founding guitarist Andy Taylor, offering a fresh perspective on a fan favorite in these new music releases.
The Beatles Unearth Unreleased Gems for Weekend Music Releases
Fans of The Beatles are in for a significant treat with the upcoming release of Anthology 4. This new compilation, due November 21, will feature 13 previously unreleased tracks, including demos, session recordings, and rare outtakes. To preview the collection, an unreleased take of “I’ve Just Seen a Face (Take 3)” has been unveiled. This raw rendition captures the Fab Four in the studio, complete with humorous banter from John Lennon and a focus on their taut musicianship. The Anthology project extends beyond music, with an expanded and restored version of the documentary series set to premiere on Disney+ on November 26, adding to the excitement surrounding The Beatles unreleased material.
Resurfacing AMERICAN MUSIC Treasures in Weekend Music Releases
Rockabilly revivalists The Blasters are seeing their foundational work celebrated with individual reissues of their early studio albums, American Music (1980) and Non-Fiction (1983). These releases follow the comprehensive box set The Blasters: An American Music Story: The Complete Studio Recordings 1979-1985, which made their classic catalog available with original packaging and extensive liner notes. The Blasters’ high-energy sound and dedication to American roots music continue to resonate decades later, making these important Weekend Music Releases.
Jazz Masters Receive Audiophile Treatment for Weekend Music Releases
Craft Recordings continues its commitment to preserving jazz history with the latest wave of Original Jazz Classics (OJC) reissues, rolling out between October 24 and December 5. Among these essential releases are digital remasters of Yusef Lateef’s pioneering Jazz Mood and Hank Mobley’s hard bop gem Jazz Message #2. These collections, featuring lacquers cut from original tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, offer pristine sonic quality for these seminal works. Other notable OJC reissues include albums from Art Pepper, Sonny Rollins, Wes Montgomery, and the Red Garland Quartet, showcasing the diverse landscape of postwar jazz ARTIST contributions and highlighting important jazz music classics.
Enduring Legacies and Catalog Highlights in Weekend Music Releases
This weekend also revisits the late-period brilliance of The Go-Betweens, whose poetic songwriting and influential ARTIST legacy remain potent. Their seminal 1988 album, 16 Lovers Lane, was recently celebrated with a special concert in Brisbane. Additionally, Glenn Frey’s sophisticated foray into pop standards with his 2012 album After Hours is being highlighted as a notable catalog title. This collection saw the Eagles frontman interpret classics with a mature, lounge-inspired sensibility, adding to the diverse array of Weekend Music Releases.
Stage and Studio: ‘EVITA’ Returns with New Music Releases
From the world of musical theater, the acclaimed West End production of EVITA, starring Rachel Zegler, sees its full cast album, EVITA: The Album, becoming available on CD and LP in early 2026, with a complete live recording to follow later in the year. A highlights album is already available digitally, capturing the production’s standout performances, adding to this week’s significant new music releases.
This weekend’s “The Weekend Stream” proves once again that the MUSIC landscape is ever-evolving, offering a compelling blend of new artistic ventures and cherished classics for dedicated fans. The breadth of news, from Aerosmith Yungblud collaborations to The Blasters’ American Music reissues and the ongoing stream of Weekend Music Releases, underscores a vibrant period for both legacy artists and contemporary innovators.
