Random music news for Thursday, June 4, 2026

In the market for rat skin lingerie? You’re in luck. If you’re looking for music news for June 4, 2026, here you go.

1. How many copyrighted songs made by humans were used to train AI music platform Suno? A lot, but we still don’t know the exact number. Why? Because Suno doesn’t want us to know.
2. Word is that the upcoming Oasis documentary is so good, it might be submitted for an Oscar.
3. There’s a long-lost mythical Guns N’ Roses documentary called Perfect Crime that has never seen the light of day–until now.
4. The music charts are broken and in complete disarray. This article explains why we really can’t trust the carts anymore.
5. Is podcasting in trouble? This session at The Podcast Show in London seems to suggest there’s a problem.
6. Sabrina Carpenter is the latest singer to have to deal with a dangerous stalker.
7. Two indie streaming services are closing down. Say goodbye to Nina Protocol and Juno Download.
8. Paisley Park, Prince’s HQ, is getting ready for a big celebration commemorating ten years since he died. (Via Sean)
9. The president of Bulgaria is a big fan of Iron Maiden.
10. The New York Times published a readers’ survey of the 100 greatest living American songwriters.
11. U2 did something nice for minor soccer in Mexico.
12. Do NOT bring out your mobile phone at any concert featuring Chrissie Hynde. Otherwise…
13. A Steely Dan biopic? Apparently, yes.
14. Worth a visit to NYC: A Shane MacGowan “tribute pub.”
15. A one-string bass guitar? Yep. It’s real.

BONUS: Most people have no idea that Colonel Sanders of KFC fame lived in Mississauga, Ontario, for a time. His former home is now up for sale.