Random music news for Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Why is Antarctica so cold? Penguin poop. It’s science! As for music news on May 27, 2025…
- Today is the 48th anniversary of the release of the Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen.” King Charles is also giving the throne speech in Ottawa. Too bad no one could arrange for a Pistols reunion on a boat going down the Rideau. (Via Peter)
- I couldn’t find a reliable source for this, but on Threads, the rumour is that Pam Bondi says that anyone playing Bruce Springsteen music on June 14th (the day of Trump’s big military parade) will be prosecuted.
- Former Undertones singer (and UK politician) Feargal Sharkey says he has prostate cancer.
- The Beastie Boys have settled with Chili’s, the restaurant chain, over its unauthorized use of “Sabotage” on their social media posts without permission.
- Speaking of which, YouTube says it processed 2.2 billion copyright claims in 2024. People keep posting things without permission.
- And the estate of Isaac Hayes is still going after Donald Trump for using his music during his campaign without permission.
- Wait: Freddie Mercury has a secret daughter that no one knew about until now? Apparently. (Via Tom)
- Kesha has a new idea for a LinkedIn-style app for the music industry.
- Did this band use AI to promote merch sales? Some fans are upset.
- The full lineup for this year’s Hillside Festival in Guelph has been announced.
- Britney, it’s 2025. You can’t smoke on an airplane.
- Jazz Mario Kart? Why not?
BONUS: After about 50 years, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” has an official music video.
