Random Music News for Monday, September 21, 2015
Back in the hemisphere, although it may be a few days before my soul catches up with my body. As for Monday music news…
- The Smashing Pumpkins have signed a new management deal which may help Billy Corgan with his outside interests in fine art, literary and theatre ventures.
- Of Mice and Men frontman sent to hospital after being electrocuted by faulty mic.
- AC/DC was too loud for Chicago.
- The Weeknd—a good Toronto lad—has the #1 album in the US for the third week in a row with Beauty Behind the Madness.
- This Spotify tool uses selfies to make playlists.
- Musicians who have played gigs in some very weird places.
- If you read this story, you will cry. I just want you to know that upfront.
- Beyonce, under water. Sort of.
- Meanwhile, Louis Farrakhan says that Beyonce should “cover up.”
- It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Beth Ditto and The Gossip. I met her a couple of years ago and she was a lot of fun.
- Wait: they’re remaking Mary Poppins? Is that wise?
- Bob Geldof is being rather vocal about the European refugee crisis.
- Are protest songs finally bound to make a big comeback?
- Remember this name: South Korean rapper CL. The next big thing?
- Scientists discover what sound waves can do to the brain of a worm. (Via Tom)
- He’s an ultra rich rock star, but Queen bass player John Deacon just doesn’t show it.
- Sean Penn went to a Madonna show. Current squeeze Charlize Theron isn’t happy.
- A George Harrison comic book? Yep.
- The new Lady Gaga video is INTENSE. It deals with rape on college campuses.
- Paul McCartney is defending is post-Beatles work. Again.
