Random music news for Saturday, May 4, 2024
I’m a Star Trek fan, not a Star Wars one so for me, May 4, 2024, is just another day to deliver music news.
- RIP Richard Tandy, keyboardist with Electric Light Orchestra. He was 76.
- There are some who believe the TikTok era for music discovery and promotion is over. Here’s why.
- Still, TikTok has launched a new Top 50 Viral Hits chart in Canada.
- A new survey says that the majority of hip-hop/rap fans aren’t down with AI.
- The state of Minnesota has passed legislation that will take on scalpers and the prices they charge for concert tickets. We’ll see if other jurisdictions follow.
- Meanwhile, more than 250 artists have signed a letter calling out “predatory” ticketing practices.
- Taylor Swift helped Record Store Day in the UK to push vinyl sales to the highest level since 1994.
- On the topic of Tay-Tay, do here lyrics really stand up as poetry? Three actual poets weigh in.
- A good question: Why don’t more young people have a hi-fi system?
- How did this classic hymn become a theme for Christian nationalism?
- Ozzy has opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s. He’s undergoing stem cell therapy.
- Slipknot has announced Knotfest as part of their 25th anniversary tour.
- What’s the state of media these days? It’s complicated. Best read this.
- Audiobook company Audible has a few ways to fight back against audiobooks on Spotify.
- The BBC has announced “Change the Tune,” a campaign to reduce and eliminate online abuse against artists.
BONUS: Anyone ever use one of these things? (Via Rick J)
