Random music news for Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time to hoard: A Sriracha shortage my be looming. No shortage of music news for May 11, 2024, though…
- Brian Wilson is suffering terribly from dementia. He’s been placed in a conservatorship.
- RIP Dennis Thompson, drummer for the MC5.
- These are the Eurovision finalists for 2024. This will be gloriously weird. Again.
- Israel is one of the finalists despite all kinds of protests. (Via Christopher)
- These Eurovision stars are working to rebuild Ukraine.
- Here’s more on the Steve Alibini who died this week.
- How can Drake bounce back from this stupid feud with Kendrick Lamar? Let’s explore that.
- Creed used to be hated. Why is their return being heralded as the greatest thing ever? Discuss.
- If you’re looking for something new and interesting, check out the new wave of rock coming from Kenya.
- People aren’t too happy with Apple’s new iPad commercial.
- An analogue revival is inevitable. Here’s why.
- Wireless earbuds are turning out to be an environmental issue.
- Not everyone is thrilled with SXSW having an event in the UK.
- Spotify’s changing royalty rate payments is being met with opposition.
- There’s a new Queen concert film that was shot in Montreal. (Via Sean)
- It’s take a look at Modest Mouse’s Ice Cream Party studio.
- A Conan O’Brien metalcore song? Sort of.
BONUS: Not exactly Star Trek technology, but this is cool.
BONUS BONUS: The self-proclaimed “best whistler in the world” may have a point with his cover of the guitar solo in “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” (Via Kieran)
