The Venue at Live Oak, located on Elkins Road in east Midland, has been in a battle with nearby residents regarding its new concert venue.

Critic’s Picks: Top 5 New Country Songs This Week [June 27, 2025] Billy Dukes Published: June 27, 2025 Getty Images ...

Check out this week’s material, in alphabetical order. (You can check out an ongoing playlist of every best new songs pick of 2025 here.) Animal Collective: “Love On the Big Screen” ...

We felt like these songs were gonna leave a mark. We would be working on one of the songs, listen to it and say: “With this one we’re gonna turn into legends.” That stuck with me.