Random music news for Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time to review your passwords to see if they’re on the “most common” list. You’re welcome. You’re also welcome for music news for November 22, 2025.
- Rapper D4vd is now a suspect in connection to the body of the teenager that was found in the boot of his Tesla. Or is he?
- A fake AI artist has been pulled by Spotify. Good. Meanwhile, TikTok users claim to be devastated by the fakery.]
- On that same subject, you’ve probably heard about the chart success of the fake AI artist Xania Monet. A real human named Victoria Monet is rightfully pissed off.
- Klay is the first AI music startup to get a licensing deal with all three major labels.
- Soundgarden says that they’re close to finishing a new album featuring vocal tracks left behind by Chris Cornell.
- Apple has announced the nominees for the 2025 App Store Awards.
- No, this isn’t a good song and it will never be. (Via Rick J)
- A good history: The rise, decline, and downfall of everything MTV. (Rick J again)
- Journeyman drummer Josh Freese has announced a new solo album.
- An opera version of Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness? Yes–sort of.
- Is this the most country song ever?
- Black Flag has a new singer. And like they did with Henry Rollins 40 years ago, they picked a fan out of the audience.
- Into celebrity/musician conspiracies? Try this one.
- Now THIS is an actual rock musician. You’ll see what I mean.
- Missing Persons singer Dale Bozzio desperately needs surgery. Because it’s America, her son has launched a fundraiser to cover her medical costs.
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