The weeks after the holidays are usually the slowest of the year for new music, but this January has gotten off to a fast start.
That's been true both for marquee acts like The Weeknd and Elvis Costello who have already released full-length albums this month, as well as for a wide range of artists who have put out new songs teasing upcoming projects and tours.
Though the live music industry is again fraught with COVID-19 uncertainty due to the omicron variant, with many tours being postponed, others are carrying on.
