Random music news for Monday, December 8, 2025

Tired of Christmas music yet? Here’s a little palate cleanser. Just keep the volume low if you’re at work. (Via Rick J) Over to music news for December 8, 2025.

1. There’s a new UK report on the dangers young people face in the music industry.
2. Evenbrite, the ticketing company, has been sold (but not to Ticketmaster).
3. I’d love to attend this event: Music Saves Ukraine.
4. Did you catch Gene Simmons’ appearance in the White House Briefing Room?
5. Which songs do we replay the most? Let’s ask statistics!
6. Passenger: “But this violin is 243 years old and needs a case!” Airline: “Nope. The case doesn’t qualify as hand luggage. Wrap it in a sweater.”
7. Looking for a metal eggnog recipe! You need Iron Maiden rum! (Via Tom)
8. If that’s too strong, how about Kinks tea?
9. Gorillaz has a new exhibition. Here’s a trailer. (Via Sean)
10. Into The Beatles? Here’s how George Harrison wrote the band’s “most enduring song.” (Via Gordie)
11. You’re watching the game on TV and you hear a song in the background. This company (directed at broadcasters, sports teams, and other media creators), “routinely captures licensed songs in arenas, locker rooms, events, and public spaces – triggering copyright claims that can result in financial penalties, blocked global feeds, or fully muted audio.”
12. This company has an app that detects fraudulent activity when it comes to music. It can also pick out AI music.
13. A Pantera book for the coffee table? Why not?
14. Dog owners will love this: Puppy Songs.
15. Out with Aerosmith, in with The Muppets.

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BONUS: This is the White House’s Spotify Wrapped report. Thoughts?

The White House just released their #SpotifyWrapped. Here’s the songs they listen to while tuning out the American people. pic.twitter.com/WDTAAs1P0N

— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) December 3, 2025