Random music news for Friday, January 30, 2026
What’s “TeraWave?” Oh. Great. More billionaires in space. Moving to music news for January 30, 2026.
- Was the band Ghost responsible for a Miami Heat loss? One employee blames them because they’re “super satanic.”
- More artists are speaking out against ICE. Here’s a selection of comments from metal bands.
- Aw, no one wants to perform with Kid Rock. So sad.
- Composer Philip Glass to Donald Trump over performing at the Kennedy Centre: “Get stuffed. I ain’t coming.”
- The Anti-Defamation League doesn’t buy Kanye’s apology for being such an antisemite. Neither do I, really.
- Here is a trailer for the upcoming HELP(2) benefit album for War Child. Some REALLY big names here. (Via Sean)
- Physical music is predicted to be a major “core strategic revenue and brand channel” in 2026.
- Meanwhile, there’s a prediction that “AI’s biggest role in 2026 will be rescue but creation.”
- You know which country loves AI? Angullia, because their official internet domain is “.ai.” The government has already brought in US$70 million this way.
- Hey, what’s going on with Alexa+? Let’s take a look.
- This TikTok creator just sold his company for US$900 million.
- Elmo and Xitter are having a bad week. Thirty-seven US states have initiated a crackdown on Grok and xAI. Meanwhile, Xitter is suing major music publishers over “collusion” regarding music licensing.
- This is much needed: Backline is an American music industry mental health and crisis support line.
- Lady Gaga and Mr. Rogers, together at last.
- There’s a new collector’s edition of Aerosmith’s debut album. It comes with a satin tour jacket.
BONUS: Well, that’s a different interpretation, innit?
