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Random music news for Monday, April 14, 2025

Let’s have a look at music news for April 14, 2025.

  1. How much do bands get from ticket sales? Let’s go through one explanation.
  2. This is wild: 60% of people who bought GA tickets to Coachella had to finance them.
  3. What’s wrong with Apple? It’s a question that should be asked.
  4. If you’re buying your first turntable–maybe you bought some records on Record Store Day–here are some turntable-buying tips.
  5. At what battery level on your phone do you begin to panic? I start a lot sooner than this.
  6. What is a “digital coup?” It’s important that you watch this.
  7. Can’t we all just get along? A list of great rock feuds. (Via Mark)
  8. A song that’s critical of the president of Nigeria has been banned from Nigerian radio. Trump is looking on with interest.
  9. Here come more Spotify price increases.
  10. How about a vinyl record filled with beer? It exists.

BONUS: “The Tariff Song” by Donald Trump. This is a masterpiece in patient construction.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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