Random music news for Monday, July 13, 2026

Here’s an oldie but a goodie: Could I, a human, spontaneously combust? Worry about that as you read music news for July 13, 2026.

1. Have you heard about Madison Square Garden’s recently-exposed “risk list?” It tracked the sexual orientations of musicians and celebrities.
2. Kneecap, the Irish rap outfit, is moving to sue a Canadian Indigenous leader for defamation over claims of antisemitism.
3. Here’s another interesting look at listening to radio in the car.
4. Someone has preserved every single tweet Kanye ever sent out on a single web page.
5. Fancy buying Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman’s house? It’s for sale.
6. Payola still exists in the American radio industry. Here’s the latest development.
7. What are these odd space radio rings?
8. Hannibal Lector–well, Anthony Hopkins–is launching a music career at the age of 88.
9. That’s a lot of flowers for one wedding.
10. Music tourism to the UK hit a a new high. Hey, I’m gonna do my part.
11. Into Roblox? A fan of The Rolling Stones? Then there’s good news!
12. Into rare Neil Young recordings? There’s good news there, too!
13. Huey Lewis has had to completely drop out of music because of hearing issues.
14. Keith Richards says his secret to a long life is “being a good boy.” Wait–what?
15. Oh, Justin…

BONUS: No. Absolutely not.