Random music news for Monday, December 23, 2024
- Now Spotify has a problem with Drake. Here’s their diss.
- Meanwhile, Spotify employees have a problem with…Spotify. Some say the platform is promoting fake artists to cut down on cut down on royalty payments. (Via John)
- Robert Smith won’t stream music “on principle” and is hoarding iPods.
- Remember the guy who went nuts and stabbed a bunch of kids at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class? He’s pleaded not guilty.
- Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet is working on her debut album.
- Here are the main plot points of Spinal Tap 2.
- The Clash will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at next year’s Grammy Awards.
- One of the things removed from that big US bill designed to keep the government from shutting down was the one protecting AM radio in cars. Thanks, Elon. (Teslas don’t come with AM radio.)
- The biggest Christmas song on TikTok this year is…yes, that song.
- And that song is going up against Brenda Lee for another crown.
- More of this, please. Wait: Did I just do it myself?
- Def Jam Recordings now has its own channel on Tubi.
- Good trivia: What was the first cover of a Beatles song? This one. (Via Mark)
- Someone thought it was a good idea to reimagine a KISS album in a country style.
- The winners of the Bulwer-Lytton writing contest for 2024 have been named. Truly glorious awful writing–on purpose.
BONUS: I’m sure John Fogerty approves.
Ukrainian solider plays “Fortunate Son” before firing on Russian tank. pic.twitter.com/wRwFibFUVM
— POV combat footage (@Zoma3mk) December 20, 2024
