Random music news for Friday, May 3, 2024
Pokémon has revenue of HOW MUCH? Music news for May 3, 2024, is valuable, but not quite at that level.
- An Iranian rapper has been sentenced to death for songs that critisize the regime. He was convicted of “corruption on earth.”
- Someone is scalping front seats in the courtroom for Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.
- This guy from Tecumseh, Ontario, is getting some serious attention for his record collection.
- Billy Idol is really having a moment these days.
- If you’re a fan of TV theme songs, you’ll want to look at this.
- Spotify is experimenting with artist video “Clips.” Here’s what that means.
- For some demos, radio and podcast listening is running neck-and-neck.
- The original raw version of The Beatles’ Let It Be film is finally available.
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is a Swiftie.
- If you love synthesizers, you’ll love this. (Via Christopher)
- FKA Twigs is really into AI. (Christopher again)
- The UK Government continues to look at the future of AI in music. It has some thoughts.
- And there’s a new survey on Americans’ attitudes regarding AI music. A sample: 49% of Gen-Z say they would be interested in listening to music that has been “completed or enhanced” using AI.
- Neil Young has tapped Reverend Billy to open his next tour. This guy is something else–and he’s not what you’d expect. (One more from Christopher)
- Sammy Hagar got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
BONUS: How long before these guys get a Dumb and Dumber-type movie deal?
