Random music news for Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Do you doomscroll this much? If so, there’s probably a problem. No problem at all with music news for August 19, 2025. I think.

Neil Young has gone to war with Facebook.
Remember that new American “visa integrity fee” that’s set to mess up touring for foreign musicians? There’s an even bigger problem. (Via Rick J)
David Byrne says, “Sorry, no Talking Heads reunion.”
Now that’s what I call in-flight entertainment!
This Pakistani news station is all-AI, all the time. Oh, dear.
“Is the cassette tape a viable hi-fi format in 2025?” Discuss.
Got a mohawk haircut? Here’s how you can use it to make money. (Via Rick J again)
“How sonic DNA connects generations?” Discuss that, too. (Via Mark)
This should be a fun music industry lawsuit.
Oh, KISS. You had a real chance to stick it to Donald Trump. But you didn’t.
I wonder what Steve Jobs would say about this story?
There are already hints that Taylor Swift will be the halftime entertainment at the Super Bowl. Quelle suprise.
The Miami Showband Massacre is making the news again.
This is really cool: A website featuring streams of fake (but well-known) radio stations, complete with fictional DJs.
Screen time before bed is bad for you, right? Well…