Random music news for Saturday, July 19, 2025

We’ve come a long way when it comes to learning to use computers. See? Now let’s do something easy: Music news for July 19, 2025.

Belgium’s Tomorrowland Festival was supposed to start yesterday, but then the main stage burned down.
Massive Attack, Fontaines DC, Brian Eno, and Kneecap have formed a syndicate of artists who will speak out for Gaza.
Billie Eilish enforced a complete vegan food policy at this show. Carnivore fans were not impressed.
A K-pop band called 1VERSE has appeared. The lineup contains two defectors from North Korea.
Who knew that Snoop Dogg loved English football this much? (Via Tom)
SiriusXM is about to launch a new lower-priced ad-supported tier consisting of a limited number of channels.
Suno, one of the programs that can generate music with AI, has a new updated version that’s even more powerful. Wow.
There’s a new report on music startups. If you’re deep into music and tech, this is worth a read.
Even though the country is at war, music in Ukraine will not be stopped.
United Airlines destroyed this Canadian musician’s guitar. This set him on a new career path. (Via Tom)
This guy is hosting an album listening party in 4,000 Chipotle restaurants.
Here’s a list of the most successful charity concerts ever.
Interesting: Why the long tail of Oasis’ catalogue will (ahem) live forever.
The timing of the cancellation of the CBS Late Show is…suspicious.
Are record labels stealing music from YouTubers? The situation is…suspicious. (Via Rick J)