New Music June 14

Both U2 fans and musical theater aficionados are in for a treat today with the release of the cast album from Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.

U2 frontman Bono and guitarist The Edge have penned the score for the troubled Broadway musical that has been plagued by delay and disaster. The U2 musicians even feature on two of the album’s 14 tracks, Picture This and Rise Above 1 – the show’s first official single.

Today, the recently reformed super-group, Bad Meets Evil, launch their new album, Hell: The Sequel. Comprised of rap star Eminem and Detroit emcee Royce 5’9, the duo first began performing together in 1998. Releasing only a few recordings together, the rappers each became busy with their respective solo careers and a feud caused them to break ties completely, until the death of a mutual friend brought them back together.

Child performer Jackie Evancho releases her debut album, Dream With Me, today. The eleven-year-old singer made waves with an astounding performance on America’s Got Talent in 2009. The 14-track album includes a mix of cover songs and popular classics.

Also out today: Neil Young releases a retrospective album, Treasure, Ziggy Marley, son of late reggae legend Bob Marley, launches his fourth studio album, Wild and Free, and former Beatle Paul McCartney releases the remastered versions of McCartney and McCartney II.