Random music news for Friday, March 20, 2026
Obsessed by the Epstein files? Then you should know about this guy. You should also know about music news for March 20, 2026.
- An excellent read: Who controls the future of music?
- The UK government is thinking about something called a “commercial research exception” that would allow AI companies use copyrighted music without permission.
- BTS returns with their first concert since everyone completed military service. Here’s how big that will be.
- Live Nation has begun paying out settlement fees in its deal with the DoJ.
- Jello Biafra says his body is “not cooperating” since his stroke.
- Let’s get an update on the Pearl Jam drummer situation.
- Spotify seems to be developing its own version of smart glasses. Here’s what they might be able to do.
- Still with Spotify, premium users can access “Exclusive Mode” for audiophiles–but just its Windows app for now.
- There’s a new book discussing The Ramones’ debut album. It turns 50 next month. (Via Tom)
- Shaun Ryder of The Happy Mondays has a new memoir. This should be interesting.
- Still with books, Melissa Auf Der Maur’s memoir has this TMI bit about Dave Grohl.
- So Nine Inch Nails aren’t done touring after all? Apparently.
- Paul Stanley gives us a little preview of the KISS avatar show.
- Good luck getting tickets to these two super-intimate Paul McCartney shows.
- This story about the manager of INXS is…bonkers.
- Kurt Cobain’s mystery amp used on In Utero has been found.
BONUS: What’s your JND? This colour-identification test is a great timesuck. I’m going to guess that women are going to do much better than men. My wife routinely kicks my ass when it comes to identifying different shades of white.
