Random music news for Friday, December 6, 2024
A new very extinct species of big-headed humans has been discovered. Do what you will with that information. Same with music news for December 6, 2024.
- Remember “Trump Guitars?” After Gibson filed a cease-and-desist order, the company responsible has taken them off the market.
- Wait: The Village People’s “YMCA” is NOT a gay anthem? And the band is okay with Trump using it? Yep.
- Trump’s nominee for FBI director vows to release all the confidential Diddy files.
- Earlier this week, My Chemical Romance released a statement about the sudden death of form drummer Bob Bryar.
- Here’s why I wish that Snoop Dogg was my dad.
- Elton John has been giving updates about his health this week, including his failing sight.
- What did Noel and Liam Gallagher’s mom have to say about the Oasis reunion? This.
- No more spaghetti: Emimen’s mom has died at the age of 69.
- Twenty One Pilots have been tapped to play at an NHL game.
- Did you know there is a National Jukebox Day in the US? This year’s ambassadors are Metallica.
- Into retro alternative? Look at this UK festival.
- Could this explain why this music festival has been canceled for 2025?
- One more Taylor-Swift-in-Toronto story: The auction of those Tay-Tay street signs brought in $200,000 for The Daily Bread Food Bank.
- Interest in vintage audio gear is booming. Here’s why.
- Meanwhile, vinyl records continue to be HUGE with Gen Zers.
BONUS: “Read me a bedtime story, St. Vincent.” “Okay. Once upon a time…”
