Random music news for Thursday, September 18, 2025

Pussy Riot has been sentenced to prison in absentia by a court in Moscow. The charge? Spreading “false information” about Russia’s army. They’d all better stay away from open windows.
Here’s what Pussy Riot has to say about all that.
DJ Calvin Harris says his financial advisor fleeced him for $22.5 million.
Billy Corgan is speaking out on the political violence rippling through America.
Country-dude-on-country-dude violence. (See below for more.)
Lil Nas X has gone to rehab.
If you’re looking to get tickets for Radiohead’s fall tour, beware the 1,750 fake ones out there.
So how does Ilan Rubin feel about being the new Foo Fighters drummer? Let’s ask him.
This is cool. Sam Fender is the first artist to complete a full tour using nothing but electric trucks.
Elton John had some problems with his knees. Here’s what he did with what was taken out.
It would be great if this happened, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Billy Bragg vs. Donald Trump: Billy gets it.
Echo and the Bunnymen has a greatest hits tour planned for 2026.
Iron Maiden are Album Champions. Here’s what that means.
Gibson has launched a line of 3-string(!!!) electric guitars.