Random music news for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Do you hear or feel some kind of high-pitched ringing? You may be sensing Earth’s Schumann Resonance. Nothing to worry about. I think. Just in case, distract yourself with music news for February 23, 2026.

1. Caleb Flynn was on American Idol. He’s been arrested for murdering his wife.
2. Can we please let Kurt rest in peace? But there are some people who just don’t’ want to hear the truth.
3. This will shake your belief in “Christians”: Kid Rock has the #1 song on the Billboard Hot Christian Chart with something called “‘Til you Can’t.” (BTW, the artwork has a spelling mistake. It’s an errant apostrophe.) On that note, Kid Rock says God will “cut down” journalists from the “fake liberal media” who talk about his US$5,000 concert tickets.
4. So why was Josh Freese cut loose by the Foo Fighters? Dave Grohl explains.
5. There is dissent over the name Live. ‘Member them? A cease and desist order has been ordered.
6. Matt Healey of The 1975 is getting married a few weeks after his ex, Taylor Swift. Is he throwing shade?
7. Is Matt Bellamy of Muse single again. That’s the rumour.
8. Tobias Forge is stepping away from Ghost after this tour.
9. If you’re a fan of ska, specifically the Specials, you’ll lust after this.
10. New Radiohead? Well, maybe…
11. Here’s a look inside what is probably the most famous rock’n’roll hotel ever. (Via Sean)
12. If you’re a fan of The Lumineers, you’ll want to watch this. (Sean again)
13. If you’re a fan of Twenty One Pilots, do you recognize this original bit of animation? (More Sean)
14. People who have Marilyn Manson and Morrissey tattoos are experiencing cringe.
15. Do you skip songs in podcasts? Not many people do.

More music news? Go here.

BONUS: Snoop Loops? Are the lawyers from Kelloggs on the line yet?

Snoop Dogg is launching a cannabis-infused breakfast cereal called Snoop Loops. pic.twitter.com/ei8CF7gzQH

— Hoops Crave (@HoopsCrave) February 20, 2026