Random music news for Friday, July 4, 2025
Attention, Americans: You are the only country that celebrates July 4. Don’t expect the rest of the world to follow suit. One American once said to me, “What are you doing for July 4?” “Nothing,” I replied, to which the American said, “Aren’t you celebrating your independence?” The guy thought Independence Day was a worldwide celebration of everyone’s “independence.” Seriously. He had no concept of American history. As for music news for July 4, 2025…
- Brendan Berg, bassist for Winnipeg’s Royal Canoe, and his partner were killed in a head-on car crash in NW Manitoba.
- The big Ozzy/Black Sabbath finale called Back to the Beginning is tomorrow. Music director Tom Morello explains what we can expect.
- Which decades saw the greatest change when it comes to popular music? There’s been a statistical analysis.
- Another band has come out in support of Kneecap and Bob Vylan over their comments at Glastonbury.
- Here comes more reissues to go along with the Oasis reunion: a 30th annivesary of (What’s the Story) Morning Glory.
- Kanye has been banned from entering Australia over his Hitler song. Good.
- Warner Music Group is about to lay off more people in order to cut costs by US$300 million.
- Need an influencer? Now you can create your own with AI!
- Lady Gaga tarot cards? Why not?
- Another study shows how our memories are shaped by the music we listen to.
- Study: It takes music 13 minutes to “release sadness,” but just nine to make you happy.
- Disgraced evangelist Jimmy Swaggart died this week. He had some interesting connections to the music industry.
- Jack White and the Jesus and Mary Chain, together at last.
- Glastonbury is taking 2026 off, but bookies are already taking bets on who will headline in 2027.
- This is fun: An edit of a North Korean military band performing “Killing in the Name.” It’s fake, but…
BONUS: Check out what Googles Veo AI can do when it comes to animating still pictures. Cool–I think.
