Random music news for Friday, March 6, 2026
Scientists have figured out how to make 200,000 living human brain cells play Doom. I’m sure this will be fine. (Via Larry) Music news for March 6, 2026, looks like this.
- The CEO of Warner Music Group thinks that we’re able to spend more for music. Translation: He wants subscriptions for streaming music services to go up.
- Billy Corgan believes that the music industry decided to “dial down” rock music starting in the late 90s.
- Britney Spears was arrested for DUI.
- Ghetts is a UK rapper who has worked with Damon Albarn. He’s been sentenced to 12 years for a fatal hit-and-run.
- An employee of the Royal Albert Hall in London avoided jail even though he stole £40,000 worth of microphones.
- Billy Idol had an interesting way of quitting heroin. He smoked crack instead.
- Got an iPhone? I’m sure there’s no need to panic over this. Well, maybe just a little.
- Do you get your podcasts from Wondery? I’ve got some bad news.
- Xitter ain’t doing well in the EU. Good.
- The next time you go to a bar–especially one that offers karaoke–look for these subtle manipulations. Fascinating. (Via Rene)
- If you’re into the weirdness of shortwave numbers stations, there’s a new broadcast that may have something to do with the current situation in Iran.
- Some good history: Mikhail Gorbachev on how The Beatles changed the course of the Cold War.
- Barry Manilow is having a rough time with his cancer treatment.
- Can you shred Megadeth while skating? Yes. Yes, you can.
- The latest enthusiastic users of AI? Devil worshippers.
BONUS: We’ve all heard how The Simpsons has accurately predicted the future.The Springfield Oracle tracks everything here.
