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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.

  1. How did this BC Coldplay related case ever get to court? (Via Tom)
  2. 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.
  3. Tenacious D: Sorry not sorry?
  4. Good Monday timesuck: Google has a new experimental site. Can you match album artwork to music?
  5. Interesting: Android Auto may add AM/FM and HD-Radio controls to its app. Your move, Apple CarPlay.
  6. I was on the Talking Boat Stuff podcast speaking about yacht rock.
  7. There’s a UK study of how children interact with music that you might find interesting. Get it here.
  8. Dyson has a new line of headphones. Thoughts?
  9. Damon Albarn received an honorary degree from the University of Exeter.
  10. And Black Sabbath’s original manager just got an honorary degree in music.
  11. It’s sad to say goodbye to Bob Newhart. He had quite the discography of comedy albums.
  12. Solo albums by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are going to be reissued.
  13. A nine-hour Prince documentary has been put on hold because members of his estate are fighting.
  14. How do we feel about streets in downtown Toronto named after Taylor Swift?
  15. Meanwhile, a suspected Taylor Swift stalker was arrested in Germany.

More music news? Go here.

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

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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