Random music news for Friday, July 24, 2026
This website lists the Ten Most Hated People in the World. You can probably guess 1-4. Numbers five, seven, and 10 are musicians. Without looking, can you guess who they might be? Now scroll down and look at the entire top 25 and rate your hate. (Via Rick J). I hope you’ll be kinder to music news for July 24, 2026.
- This is a brutal but eye-opening read: “The Most Toxic Thing We Inherited from the Music Industry.”
- Ben Folds vs. Donald Trump: This is delicious.
- (What’s the Story) Morning Glory by Oasis has been named the UK’s biggest studio album of all time.
- A 1972 Jensen Interceptor III once owned by Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham can be yours for £50,000.
- Anyone remember the time Willie Nelson jammed with Richard Pryor? No? They did. (Via Tom)
- Next year is the 20th(!!!) anniversary of the iPhone. Apple has been working on things.
- Do you use Suno to generate AI music? There was a data breach.
- SOCAN, Canada’s performing rights association, has partnered with an AI company to ensure “transparency, credit, and fair compensation.”
- Another company has launched an AI detection tool. Good one, Substack!
- France has banned social media for all children under 15.
- Instagram now allows users to swap in new music on old posts.
- If you’re a fan of Weird Al, you’ll love this.
- Cher has spent at least US$1 million (so far!) in a fight with former husband Sonny Bono’s widow.
- A Snoop biopic? Yes–and it’s coming out next August.
- Roger Waters was on with Tucker Carlson. You can probably imagine where the conversation went.
BONUS: Gillian Anderson has reopened The X-Files. Sort of. (Via Sean)
