Random music news for Monday, June 2, 2025
Ever wanted some of Sidney Sweeney’s used bathwater? Now can have some! Once you get over that, proceed to music news for June 2, 2025.
- It’s looking more and more like Apple wants to replace the iPhone with smart glasses. Will they be called Vision Air?
- Still with Apple, here’s a list of the car companies that won’t support the new CarPlay Ultra.
- One more: Apple Music has published its “Summertime Sounds” promo. Is the song of the summer here?
- TikTok ain’t just for kids anymore. Users 55+ is a fast-moving segment.
- It was so hot for a Guns N’ Roses gig in Saudi Arabia that the pickups on guitars melted.
- How many libraries are doing this with vinyl? Cool idea. (Via Rick J)
- Spotify has a new discovery tool for podcasts.
- Are you curious about the whole lossless audio thing? If you want the best-possible sounding music, you should be. Here’s a primer on the subject.
- ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is back with the band after taking a few months off to deal with some health issue.
- If you missed the big reissue of Beatles mono recordings on vinyl a decade ago, they’re back.
- Hybe, the K-pop juggernaut company, had its offices raided by police in an investigation into insider trading.
- Amazon has announced a partnership with Oasis to sell merch.
- On that topic, it’s estimated that UK fans will spend an insane £1.06 BILLION on Oasis merch this summer. That is not a typo.
- KISS has a plan to take over Las Vegas.
- This busker was paying close attention to what was going on behind him. Clever.
BONUS: Is it better to shower in the evening or the morning? Let’s ask science.
