Random music news for Thursday, July 31, 2025
By the time you read this, I’ll be on my way to Delhi for a connection to Phuket. But just because I’m halfway around the planet doesn’t mean there can’t be music news for July 31, 2025.
- RIP Paul Mario Day, the original singer for Iron Maiden and one-time frontman of a reformed Sweet.
- I’m confused: You were caught on camera in a public place and exposed having an affair with an underling. And you’re suing Coldplay because it’s all their fault?
- Trump is said to be seriously considering a pardon for Diddy because of course, he is. Takes one to know one, right?
- Tickets for heavy rock and metal shows are up 14% this year, according to Live Nation. That does my heart much good.
- What’s the solution to the problems with the concert ticket industry? Here’s an opinion.
- Interesting stat: 2% of Spotify users buy 50% of all concert tickets.
- Meanwhile, Spotify’s paid subscriber base grew to 276 million Q2 2025. Monthly users are at 696 million. But the company lost 86 million euros for the quarter.
- K-pop powerhouse company HYBE is in legal hot water. Its HQ was raided twice in a week.
- Can the reviews for this Elvis Evolution VR thing get any worse?
- What’s going on between Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau?
- Rush fans might be interested in this new Alex Lifeson project.
- Stop throwing things at performers! Here’s the latest target of a projectile from the audience.
- Organizers of the FireAid California wildfire benefit concerts are being forced to show where all the money is.
- What’s AM radio good for anymore? Well, besides broadcasting, it’s used by aircraft. (Via Rick J)
- Ed Sheeran REALLY loves his real estate. This is his latest purchase.
BONUS: Well, this was disrespectful.
