Random music news for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

As someone who flies a lot, I’m always interested in where airlines go with their next generation of seats. Here’s the latest. Meanwhile, on the ground, here’s music news for July 2, 2025.

1. After their “death the IDF” chants at Glastonbury, Bob Vylan has had their US visas revoked.
2. On a semi-related note, a protestor during Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show–a performer with a “Free Gaza” flag–is being prosecuted.
3. Concerned about the creeping power of AI? There was a ruling involving music and Meta last week. Here’s what you need to know.
4. Travis Barker of Blink-182 bought some of Ozzy’s DNA. That needs explaining.
5. Meanwhile, Black Sabbath has been honoured by their hometown of Birmingham with the city’s highest award.
6. Beyonce had trouble with her flying car during a concert in Houston.
7. AC/DC has set all kinds of ticket-selling records for their upcoming Australian tour.
8. Trump says he’ll have a buyer for TikTok in–you guessed it–“about two weeks.”
9. More music documentaries and movies! Netflix has one on Billy Joel starting July 25 and The Grateful Dead Movie will screen in IMAX theatres in August.
10. This clip from 1976 may feature the first-ever cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
11. Silverchair’s Daniel Johns is up to something.
12. Wanna try your hand at remixing some Wu-Tang Clan? Have at it.
13. Apple Radio has launched a new “global hub for artists.” It looks pretty impressive.
14. Jon Bon Jovi is opposing a US$250 million Palm Beach real estate megadeal.
15. Three Days Grace’s “I Hate Everything About You” has passed one billion streams on Spotify. (Via a press release)

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BONUS: Have you seen this Pink Floyd turntable? It’s been out for a while and there may be a few units left for sale. (Via Rene)