Random music news for Friday, January 3, 2025
We’re three days into 2025 and it’s already turning out to be super-weird. As least Brad and Angelina have settled their divorce after eight years. That international nightmare is over. Now onto music news for January 3, 2025.
- Here are the biggest concerts coming to Canada (so far) in 2025.
- What has happened to raving? What happened to late night dance? Let’s explore that.
- Ever play Tetris? There can be a music connection.
- A worthy read: The complete history of the music video.
- The next-gen Apple CarPlay? It’s been delayed, apparently (via Rick J)
- Neil Young was going to play Glastonbury 2025, but he has pulled out. “Too corporate,” he says. [UPDATE: “Never mind. I’ll play.”]
- Drake: “I’m suing UMG and Spotify!” Spotify: “You’re nuts.”
- Drake: “I have a new idea for a TV series!” Jeff Bezos: “No, thanks.”
- Wait: What’s this about p*rn turning up on Spotify searches?
- The eldest son of Marvin Gaye is in some big legal trouble.
- It’s possible that we’re on “the cusp of a planet-saving vinyl revolution.” Here’s what that means.
- Shock! Morrissey actually showed up and played an entire New Year’s Eve concert.
BONUS: Kung-fu nuns? Yes.
