Random music news for Thursday, August 28, 2025
Have you noticed that pumpkin spice is back already? It’ won’t be long before radio stations start flipping to all-Christmas music. Meanwhile, music news is still very much in the moment for August 28, 2025.
- The pro-Palestinian Irish rap group Kneecap has canceled all US dates, but Canadian shows will still happen.
- And it’s not just Kneecap who have been cut off for protesting the situation in Gaza. Here’s what happened to a band called The Mary Wallopers.
- Liam Gallagher: Not a fan of Rogers Stadium in Toronto. And did no one vet this?
- Have you noticed how many events have been canceled/disrupted by extreme weather? The problem is getting worse. (Via Sean)
- Why is Spotify rolling out DMs in Canada? Do we need this?
- Why is The Weeknd trying to raise US$1 billion?
- Glamour magazine takes a look at misogyny in music.
- Check out these isolated drum tracks as performed by some of rock’s most famous stickmen.
- Pete Townshend says he just only recently got through an addiction to painkillers.
- What’s going on, Britney Spears? Why all the nudes?
- Here’s the story of why “Stairway to Heaven” never made it into Wayne’s World. Denied!
- Planes and bird strikes don’t go well together. Right, Will Smith?
- And speaking of Will Smith, did he use AI to create a concert crowd?
- Jeezus, Snoop. What are you afraid of?
- AirConsole is all about in-car gaming on infotainment system, BMW/Mini, Audi, and Porsche are on board.
BONUS: Need a timesuck to help get you through Thursday and to the long weekend? Try this rock doc about the Sunset Strip. (Sean again)
