Random music news for Monday, August 3, 2026

Daisy is a food critic. She’s a pig. As for music news for August 3, 2026…

1. Massive Attack displayed a Palestinian flag at a concert in Singapore. The government is not happy. In fact, the group has now been officially banned. xx`(Via Rick J)
2. Meanwhile, Boy George has dropped out of his role in the London production of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing a pro-Israel song.
3. Modest Mouse is down a guitarist because the guy they had allegedly did something inappropriate.
4. The Sceptor is a metal band with a fan in an Ottawa hospital. They paid him a visit. Metal people rock.(Via Kim)
5. Diddy got into a fight in prison. He’s now in solitary.
6. Record labels have to come with a plan regarding AI-generated songs and when they can get onto the charts. They want to disqualify AI slop. Good.
7. On a related note, LinkedIn is launching a “looks like AI slop” button.
8. Apple Music set a new quarterly record for revenue.
9. BTS is not happy with the Grammy Awards people. They’re not participating, Here’s why.
10. If you’re a Canadian musician, you should know that SOCAN and the CMRRA are now one.
11. The sneakers Justin Bieber wore for his World Cup performance just sold for US$30,000.
12. Amy Winehouse’s father owes one of Amy’s friend a million dollars.
13. If you’re a fan of Bob Mould and Sugar, you’ll love this new documentary.
14. Amazon is making a lot of money. A LOT.
15. There’s a new “Antizuck” app that detects when someone near you is using Meta smart glasses.

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BONUS: Imagine finding this in someone’s luggage.