Random music news for Monday, May 4, 2026
A “truck-mounted nuclear ‘power bank?” Yes. That will take care of charging a few phones. Moving to music news for May 4, 2026…
- There’s a new lawsuit involving Drake and the gambling site, Stake.us. The word “racketeering” is used.
- The majority of assault claims against Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler have been dismissed.
- Have you heard about the new Tragically Hip musical, It’s a Good Life if You Don’t Weaken? Here’s a review.
- Winston Marshall was once in Mumford & Sons. He’s now a failed right-wing influencer who is promoting things like this. (Via Sean)
- Spotify has a new badge–a “trust signal”–verifying that an artist is NOT AI.
- Remember Vine, the 6-second music video social app? It’s back as Divine.
- Spotify did what now?
- There are apparently big plans for Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition. Read about them here.
- If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember doing this. I was quite good at it in my youth. (Via Tom)
- Think very carefully before you click on this link. (Sean again)
- “Does classic rock radio need to be classic rock?” It looks like this name for a radio format is dying fast. Discuss.
- Here’s a mystery: Who stole Paul McCartney’s famous Höfner bass in 1972? Could it have been someone from Hawkwind?
- Ra Diaz of Korn had 15 bass guitarists stolen in Las Vegas. He just got them back.
- Want to smell like Ozzy? Now you can! (Don’t worry. It’s not a gross as it sounds.)
- You miss both boomboxes and Studebaker cars? Then I have a surprise for you!
BONUS: Apparently, transparent fried chicken is a thing.
