Random music news for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Have scientists finally created a fat-burning pill? Maybe. Have I got music news for June 18, 2025? Absolutely.

1. Streaming of the Beach Boys catalogue has spiked following the death of Brian Wilson.
2. Another concerning economic concert development: The Jonas Brothers have had to downscale their tour.
3. This music festival has pulled out of Serbia because of “undemocratic pressures.”
4. The US Supreme Court rejected a challenge, saying that Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” ripped off Marvin Gaye. Good.
5. Meanwhile, X is close to a settlement with music publishers for unauthorized use of songs.
6. And then there’s this: Timlaband is accused of stealing music to train the Suno AI.
7. But adding to copyright infringement problems are AI scraping bots.
8. Billy Corgan was found record shopping in Toronto.
9. Who is this mystery masked band called President?
10. It’s not The Beatles, but it’s three sons-of-Beatles with a new song.
11. Apple created a new iPhone camera just for Brad Pitt’s new F1 movie.
12. Nick Cave: Not a fan of Morrissey.
13. Justin Bieber admits that he’s not doing well.
14. Devo and The B-52s are making it feel like 1979 again.
15. Back to X: Nuclear Blast Records is leaving the platform because it’s such a cesspool. Will other labels follow? Don’t be surprised if they do.

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BONUS: In this Berlin production, the audience is pelted with fake poop. Apparently, it’s a hit.