Random music news for Monday, July 22, 2024
How the HELL did this get past the editor of this music video? I won’t make that mistake with music news for July 22, 2024.
- How did this BC Coldplay related case ever get to court? (Via Tom)
- Jack Russell, ex-singer of Great White, has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. That’s what killed Casey Kasem and what prompted Robin Williams to take his own life.
- Tenacious D: Sorry not sorry?
- Good Monday timesuck: Google has a new experimental site. Can you match album artwork to music?
- Interesting: Android Auto may add AM/FM and HD-Radio controls to its app. Your move, Apple CarPlay.
- I was on the Talking Boat Stuff podcast speaking about yacht rock.
- There’s a UK study of how children interact with music that you might find interesting. Get it here.
- Dyson has a new line of headphones. Thoughts?
- Damon Albarn received an honorary degree from the University of Exeter.
- And Black Sabbath’s original manager just got an honorary degree in music.
- It’s sad to say goodbye to Bob Newhart. He had quite the discography of comedy albums.
- Solo albums by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are going to be reissued.
- A nine-hour Prince documentary has been put on hold because members of his estate are fighting.
- How do we feel about streets in downtown Toronto named after Taylor Swift?
- Meanwhile, a suspected Taylor Swift stalker was arrested in Germany.
BONUS: Because it’s Monday, you need this mash-up of “Killing in the Name” and “Mambo No. 5.” Just go with it. (Via Danny)
@bassfahrer Mambo No ? #fnaf #mashup #fyp #rageagainstthemachine #mambono5 #remix @Tom Morello ♬ Originalton – Bassfahrer