Random music news for Thursday, September 25, 2025

September 25, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2 min read

A bit sobering. A new study says that 90% of our daily lives run on “autopilot.” I assure you, though, that music news for September 25, 2025, was put together with much care and thought.

The major record labels are accusing Suno (the AI program that generates music) of piracy. They say the company ripped files from YouTube to train its model.
Meanwhile, Meta wants a court to dismiss copyright infringement claims brought against them by Eminem.
Twenty One Pilots’ new album, Breach, is the best-performing rock album debut on the charts in six years.
Taylor Swift is having album release parties for her new Life of a Showgirl album in American cinemas next week. It’s already sold US$15 million worth of advance tickets and could gross between US$30-50 million. For an album release party.
The British have an idea that might save nightlife venues: Allow clubbers to bring their own booze. That’s not as silly as it seems.
U2 has come out in support of Jimmy Kimmel. (BONUS: John Cleese vs. Piers Morgan on the same subject.)
Governor Gavin Newsom has banned Kid Rock from performing in California.
And after being banned from Canada on political/terrorism grounds, Irish rappers Kneecap vow legal action.
Russia has been banned from Eurovision, so they’ve launched Intervision. Who gets to perform? These countries. (Via Sean)
According to this report, TikTok has more monthly users in the US than any other social app. No wonder Trump wants his hands on it.
Toronto has the most HD Radio signals in Canada. But does anyone listen?
If you’re a drummer, you might want this for your car. (Via Larry)
The original photo for this David Bowie album cover could sell for at least £300,000 when it goes up for auction next month.
This should sound good: A remastered Dolby Atmos mix for the 40th anniverary of Prince’s Around the World in a Day.
What’s up, Daft Punk? What do you have planned for Fortnite on September 29?