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These are the most stressful Christmas songs for pets

December 4, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas also comes with plenty of stress, including having to hear the same bloody songs over and over everywhere we go. But

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Ozzy’s comic book is here

December 4, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

TidalWave Comics has some very eclectic products. Among the new releases is Tribute: Ozzy Osbourne, the most recent volume in its tribute series. Yesterday (December 3) would have been Ozzy’s 77th birthday, so

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Ongoing History of New Music

Ongoing History: The very, VERY first musical recording was about sex because of course, it was…

December 4, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

Think about how much of today’s music is focused on sex. Lemme tell you something: it’s not just today’s music. In fact, the very, very first song ever recorded was about sex. Back

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New Music from the Inbox: Danny L Harle, Cautious Clay, José González, and more!

December 4, 2025 Zoe Orion 0 Comments 2 min read

Artist: Danny L Harle feat. Oklou & MNEKSong: Crystallise My TearsAlbum: Cerulean Danny L Harle’s album, Cerulean, will be out February 13! Listen: Artist: Cum StickSong: Damp Camp An eclectic and playful punk

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Random music news for Thursday, December 4, 2025

December 4, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

Here’s why Trump will never attack South Park, no matter what they say about him. And here’s what I’ve got for music news for December 4, 2025. BONUS: Just 56%?

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Spotify’s Wrapped report for 2025 is out

December 3, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2 min read

After much wondering as to when Spotify would reveal its Wrapped report for 2025, it’s finally here. Here’s an executive summary of some early numbers. Top artists globally in 2025 based on the

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Apparently, the White House has nothing better to do than go after Sabrina Carpenter and a beloved Canadian turtle

December 3, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2 min read

The story thus far: The Trump White House, not a bunch that respects copyright or intellectual property when it comes to music (ask The White Stripes, Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, Olivia Rodrigo, British

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Apple Music has unveiled its top songs of 2025

December 3, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

If you use any of the streaming services, you might soon receive emails about the top songs of 2025. And then, of course, there’s all the hype surrounding Spotify Wrapped. First out of

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Science says these are the most annoying songs of 2025

December 3, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

‘Tis the season of year-end lists, and this one does not disappoint. Commissioned by SeatPick, the study analyzed the most popular songs of 2025 to determine which are the most annoying. How? By

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Tech

What shall we make this new AI and music project?

December 3, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1 min read

Used as a tool, AI can be of great use when it comes to music. If you’ve seen the new version of The Beatles Anthology, you’ve seen proper use of AI in action.

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Ongoing History of New Music

Ongoing History daily: What happens when AI-generated music inbreeds?

December 3, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

AI-generated music is one of the big stories of the year, and there’s no end to the controversy surrounding it. But let’s look ahead at something else. Every day, more AI-generated music is

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