Random music news for Friday, April 2, 2021
I’m not surprised at this. I already know people who are poisonous. As for music news for April 2, 2021…
- NO! Never!
- Rick Astley got rolled for once.
- Here’s the latest on the insane Katy Perry “Dark Horse” plagiarism lawsuit.
- Today is another Bandcamp Friday. The site is waiving its share of the proceeds from sales as a way of helping musicians in a COVID-ravaged world.
- Speaking of COVID, it looks like people really, really need happy music these days.
- In the latest example of heritage artists cashing out, Paul Simon has sold his entire songwriting catalogue to Sony Music Publishing.
- This is a fun Puscifer video, innit? (Via Sean)
- This Victorian country mansion once owned by Mick Fleetwood is up for sale.
- And the estate of The Who’s John Entwhistle is selling a painted fiberglass blue shark.
- Here’s a look at some of the best Doc Martens collaborations with artists.
- This is fun: Gene Simmons solo from 1977 featuring Eddie and Alex Van Halen. (Via Tom)
- What happens if one of your songs goes viral on TikTok? What do you do? Read this first.
- Why won’t The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” die in the UK?
- A judge has blocked shipments of Lil Nas X’s Satan shoes.
- A Google-branded Fiat? (Via Sean)