Random music news for Monday, October 7, 2024
The moon–yes, that thing in the sky–is about to get its own time zone. Moving to music news for October 7, 2024…
- ICYMI on Friday. Former Headly singer Jacob Hoggar was found not guilty of sexual assault.
- Theo Lengyel, a former member of Mr. Bungle, is accused of killing his wife. There may be an audio recording of the murder.
- Who is spending more on concerts than anyone? Gen Z.
- It appears that TikTok is in for a rough ride when it comes to licensing music from indie labels.
- As of October 15, the limit on YouTube shorts will increase to three minutes.
- Metallica has donated US$100,000 to Hurricane Helene disaster relief. And Dolly Parton is working on a US$5 million effort.
- Billy Corgan believes Pro Tools ruined music. Thoughts? (As a Pro Tools user, I see where he’s coming from.)
- Social media has brought fan and performer closer together. Maybe too close. Here’s what I mean.
- Still want a dedicated digital music player beyond your phone? The iPod is long dead. so try these.
- This is convenient: Spotify now automatically creates a playlist for you when you’re knocked offline and can’t access the internet.
- Pharma bro fraudster Market Shkreli once again shows why people can’t have nice things.
- Super-producer Jack Antonoff has announced plans to build public recording studios in LGBTQ+ shelters.
- Eminem is about to become a grandfather. You read that right.
- The Berlin club scene is grappling with AI DJs.
- If Apple Music can do this with classical digital albums, couldn’t they do it for ALL albums? (Via Olle)
BONUS: Your Monday will be immeasurably better after you watch this gorilla dancing to “Maniac.”
