Random music news for Saturday, January 24, 2026

Groundhog Day is coming up. PETA wants a hologram groundhog. Moving to music news for January 2024, 2026…

1. There’s apparently finally a deal to sell TikTok USA. But we’ve heard that before, right?
2. David Byrne has something to say about ICE. It’s not complimentary.
3. Here are the inductees for the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for 2026. There are a lot of them.
4. A new oral history of Pink Floyd is coming in March. The title is Pink Floyd: Shine On. Details here.
5. Pitchfork is no longer free. Want all the features? That’s US$5 a month.
6. Ed Sheeran has released a concert film. It’s only available on Spotify.
7. Here’s a list of the weirdest musical instruments available in 2026. (Via Mark)
8. Gross. Sick. Look what this Miami nightclub played. No wonder they had to apologize.
9. This Hummer was once owned by Tupac and is for sale. But considering what happened to him, would you want to own a Tupac vehicle?
10. Cybersquatter 1, Slipknot 0.
11. Metallica branded Doc Martens? Yes.
12. Are these the best videos from MTV’s golden era? Discuss.
13. This 67 million year-old triceratops skull was named after Ozzy.
14. Apple is apparently working on a wearable AI pin. And will there be a folding iPhone or not?
15. Drake will not let go of the “Not Like Us” dis lawsuit against his record label. He’s appealing the dismissal of the case.

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