Daily Music Headlines July 2, 2025

BTS Return 2026

BTS will return spring 2026 with a new album and world tour. All seven reunited in a livestream viewed by 7.3M+ fans.

Bret Michaels Health Scare

Michaels paused touring after a diabetic episode left his blood sugar at a dangerous 39 post-show.

Bruce Dickinson Nixes Glastonbury

Iron Maiden’s frontman rejected Glastonbury, mocking its celebrity crowd and prices.

Post Malone Falls on Stage

Malone stumbled during “Pour Me a Drink” in Arizona, but kept performing.

Lorde’s Broken CD

Fans report Lorde’s clear, recyclable “Virgin” CD won’t play on many devices.

Kendrick Lamar Record Breaker

“GNX” is now the longest Billboard #1 rap album ever. Lamar & SZA’s tour grossed $256M+.

Slipknot Launches Mystery Site

Fans speculate a 25th-anniversary box set as new site features countdown and early-era art.

Music & Memory Study

Music with emotional resonance improves memory recall, with personalization key.

Bob Vylan Dropped From Festivals

After Glastonbury chants of “death to the IDF,” Bob Vylan was cut from two fests.

Deerhoof Quits Spotify

The band is leaving Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek’s ties to AI military tech.

Diddy Partial Verdict

Sean “Diddy” Combs convicted on 4 charges in sex trafficking case; jury deadlocked on racketeering.

Apple Music LA Studio

A new 15,000-sq-ft studio hub will open in Culver City this summer.

Toyphonic Plugin Drops

Caelum Audio's free plugin emulates lo-fi gear for experimental production.

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