Random Music News for Thursday, December 11, 2025

LiDAR on an iPhone? Yes. And here’s how you use it. Moving to music news for December 11, 2025…

1. How do you feel about Christmas music being played ad nauseum in public spaces? Let’s discuss that. (Via Andrew)
2. What is “Wham-ageddon?” Oh. Yes, I see the problem.
3. Have you seen this Rachel Maddow interview with Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot? It’s excellent. (Via Sean)
4. Do you consider yourself an influencer? AI is coming for your gig.
5. Cool! The Def Leppard rally car.
6. It looks like Mark Zuckerberg is giving up on the metaverse.
7. Another band has broken down how much money they get from streaming.
8. The UK Government has launched a formal investigation into competition in the country’s like music industry.
9. It’s a good day any time Elon Musk loses a legal case. It happened again.
10. *Sigh* Another article on the “comeback” of the cassette.
11. This is nice: An essay on community and friendship in the music industry.
12. If you’re a guitarist and into gear, you need to read this book.
13. What’s going on help with Dolly Parton’s health? Let’s get an update.
14. Billy McFarland of Fyre Fest infamy actually staged a music festival. No, really.

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BONUS: This dude swallowed an uber-expensive Fabergé pendant. Six days later, they got it back when–well, you can imagine.