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Random music news for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Finding it hard to get moving in the morning, even with coffee? What about this new Chinese wristband that shocks you awake? No? I thought so. On to music news for November 25.

  1. YouTube Music is testing a new playlist search function that should cut down on scrolling.
  2. And still with playlists, Spotify is offering this new feature.
  3. Heavy metal can help heal troubled teens. Here’s proof.
  4. The Weeknd’s After Hours ‘Til Dawn tour has now made more US$1 billion. That’s the highest-grossing tour by a male artist in history.
  5. Gibson has just released another Dave Grohl signature guitar.
  6. Apple Music’s spatial audio is definitely pretty cool. Here’s an example of how it works.
  7. Are you one of GWAR’s human slaves? Then you should probably see this free documentary.
  8. Paris Jackson claims her inheritance from father Michael has been mismanaged. She says she’s out US$10 million.
  9. China and Japan aren’t getting along these days over the topic of Taiwan. Somehow, a K-pop band has been drawn into the conflict.
  10. The book based on the journals of late Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley is now a New York Times bestseller.
  11. Kamala Harris dropped in to see Jack White at Third Man Records in Nashville. I wonder if she bought anything?
  12. Bon Iver now has his own Pantone colour. it’s called Sable Salmon.
  13. Cardi B is having a bracelet made out of WHAT?
  14. The best alternative scene in the world right now might be in Ireland.
  15. We’re getting close and closer to an actual Babel Fish. (IYKYK)

More music news? Go here.

BONUS: I have two dogs. Apparently all dog owners are contributing to climate change.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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