Random music news for Monday, August 25, 2025

What happened when three people convinced they were Jesus Christ were brought together for an experience? This. (Via Larry) Meanwhile, there’s only one Random Music News for August 25, 2025.

1. More indie artists are pulling their music from Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in military technology companies.
2. The man accused of murdering Robin Kaye, a music supervisor for American Idol, has been sent to mental health court.
3. Prince’s estate has been sued for “stealing” the name of Purple Rain co-star Apollonia.
4. Streaming is about to enter a strange and transitional era. Here’s what I mean by that.
5. MAGA memes are now coming to TikTok. The White House has an account.
6. How much should you post on Instagram? Not as often as you might think.
7. This picture of Snoop with a blunt just sold for an insane amount of money.
8. Marty McFly’s original Gibson ES-345 guitar from Back to the Future still hasn’t been found. But Gibson is now selling these replicas.
9. Drummers will love this: Slingerland is back!
10. Wait. I thought Jane’s Addiction was done. Maybe not.
11. Iron Maiden at The Sphere in Las Vegas? Probably not.
12. The next band to appear in Fortnite? Gorillaz.
13. The next band to go on a farewell tour? Garbage.
14. Emotional Noel.
15. Were you a fan of old-style arcade game music? Have I got something for you.
16. Today is the 50th anniversary of the release of Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run.

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BONUS: ICE Airlines? Imagine the in-flight service.