Random music news for Friday, May 23, 2025
The CEO told the hosts of The View is tone down their political views. And his words, statements, and comments, are being “memory-holed” by his people. That’s today’s America. This is today’s music news: May 23, 2025.
- Jim Isray has died at age 65. Not only was he the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, he also had one of the greatest music memorabilia collections in the universe. For example, he owns the guitar Kurt played in the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video.
- British band Kneecap are still in trouble. They now have to appear in court to face terror offence charges.
- Anyone who went to a Shakira show at Giants Stadium earlier this month may have been exposed to the measles.
- Live Nation is under more scrutiny since appointing a MAGA man to its board of directors. Remember that Live Nation/Ticketmaster is under investigation by Trump’s DOJ.
- One US state has conducted a study into the profits maide by scalpers.
- Toronto has lost an outdoor concert venue–at least temporarily.
- A new study says that Americans are willing to go into debt to buy concert tickets.
- Another new study says that more than half of streaming music subscriptions are to plans that play ads.
- Brian Eno has done something interesting with the Windows 95 chime he composed for Microsoft.
- Since leaving Apple, iPod/iPhone designer Jony Ive has been working on AI tech for devices that will eliminate the need for a screen. Wait–what?
- Arkells are bringing The Rally back to Hamilton as well as staging The Barnburner at The KEE to Bala.
- This is what happens when you invite All-American Rejects to play in your backyard. You do get quite the house party.
- The Eagles have a weird reputation because they’d done things like this and this.
- Scooter Braun is helping Taylor Swift buy back her recordings. Yes, I did type “Scooter Braun” No, this is not a joke
- Drake is trying to move his Curse over to Justin Bieber.
BONUS: What are the most influential films in history? Let’s ask statistics!
