Random music news for Friday, December 12, 2025
I’m on vacation this week, but as you can see, some faithful readers have been helping out by scouring the the web. Thank you! Here’s music news for December 12, 2025.
- The Beatles are in the top 10 on the album charts. No, this isn’t a story from 1969. (Via Rick J)
- Iron Maiden wine. It’s “the darkest red.” (Via Tom)
- And speaking of Iron Maiden, Eddie has given an “interview.” (Tom again)
- Country singer Zac Brown has created his own satanic panic. This should be fun to watch. (Rick J again)
- Fiddy REALLY hates Diddy. See?
- Are we heading for a consensus on training AI on real music? One guy thinks so.
- Meanwhile, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard has an imposter problem on streaming platforms and Spotify isn’t helping.
- But Kevin Parker of Tame Impala “doesn’t give a sh*t” about AI.
- Not happy with your Spotify Wrapped report this year? Make your own using AI!
- Secondary ticket seller SeatGeek has just teamed up with Google.
- Is Christmas music getting sadder? Yes--and it’s never been sadder than this year.
- Tricky Woo was a great Montreal garage band. They now have their own documentary. (Via Brian)
- This guy is a certified international wanker.
- “Everything is television.” Discuss.(Via Peter)
- Here’s an interesting use for a vinyl record you want to repurpose. (More Rick J)
BONUS: ICE is using Meta smart glasses to record arrests.
