Random music news for Tuesday, July 8, 2025
I want one of these: An actual laser defense system for mosquitoes. I want this. You’ll probably want music news for July, 8, 2025, too.
- Billie Joe Armstrong may be in for a rough time at customs when Green Day tries to enter the US. Here’s why.
- Fans are worried about Justin Bieber’s state of mind again. Here’s why.
- There’s a music war going on between Pakistan and India involving fake songs. It’s rather interesting because it has broader political implications.
- Still on the topic of fake versions of songs, there’s a crisis in K-pop.
- Canadian rocker Aldo Nova fell and suffered a cervical spine fracture. Because the fracture occurred at C1, he may need to wear a neck brace for up to a year.
- So Bonehead was the reason Oasis reformed? That’s what Noel says.
- Despite/because of the controversy surrounding Bob Vylan following their Glastonbury performance, their album is back on the UK charts.
- One more note from the Ozzy/Sabbath finale: Slipknot’s Sid Wilson proposed to Kelly Osbourne in front of her dad after the show.
- Dear Rouge is removing all their music from Spotify after some issues with the platform.
- Apple Music has a list of the platform’s most-played songs. Guess what’s on top.
- For those following the frenzy of companies buying up song catalogues, Merck Mercuriadis is back and ready to buy.
- TikTok may be working on a new version of its app for the US.
- The Scorpions are getting the biopic treatment. Here’s a trailer.
- The City of Melbourne is really behind this upcoming AC/DC tour of the homeland.
- Would you stick around for a headliner that didn’t take the stage until 2:30 am? That’s what happened in New Orleans.
BONUS: Al Jourgensen of Ministry had some great stories for Billy Corgan. (Via Eric)
