Random music news for Friday, August 14, 2026
We’ve known that dogs can read our emotions very, very well. Now there’s scientific proof. What have we got for music news for August 14, 2026?
- Boy George is threatening to fire members of his band if they don’t perform his pro-Israel song.
- They’re having Satanic panic regarding metal in Bulgaria. The suspects in a murder aren’t helping things.
- The new documentary, Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear, is now streaming. One of the things he had to talk about was his near-death experience in a 2008 plane crash.
- This Japanese band thought it was good idea to toss a guitar into the crowd. It hasn’t worked out well for them.
- Why is Angine de Poitrine one of the biggest breakouts of 2026? Khn, the guitarist, has some theories.
- E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt has written a TV show about a rock star, a gangster, and and FBI agent. He wants Johnny Depp for one of the roles.
- Here’s a review of Nimrods, the Green Day punk road movie. Sounds like it’s pretty good.
- Apparently, Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone just dodged cancellation.
- Zildjian, the Turkish cymbal maker that’s been around since 1623(!!!), has entered the world of electronic drums.
- If you’re a fan of Pearl Jam, you’ll want to check out this deep dive into the making of “Even Flow.”
- Mick Jagger is 83. He still goes clubbing.
- San Francisco gay bars had been using face scanners. Turns out people don’t like this.
- China has just banned AI boyfriends/girlfriends.
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has pivoted to making music. Yep, him.
BONUS: Back to dogs. This time, it’s dogs on ice. Yes, skating dogs.
