Random music news for Saturday, October 3, 2026

Forty years ago today, at exactly 12 noon on October 3, 1986, I walked into the doors of CFNY for the first time as an employee. At that exact same moment, they sod-turning for the construction of the Skydome was underway, so I guess we sort of share a birthday.

Here’s what going on forty years later with music news for October 3, 2026.

1. Mike Smith–Bubbles from The Trailer Park Boys--has had all charges against him dismissed.
2. This is revealing: An interview with Suno CEO Mikey Shulman. (Via Bobby)
3. There were two major AI rulings this week, one in Japan and the other in the US. Both will work in favour of creators.
4. What a SCAM this .si domain rush is. Here’s what’s going on.
5. This is a fascinating study of “playlist cleanup” on Spotify. Why are certain playlists declining in engagement?
6. A music festival in Saudi Arabia has been postponed because the country is under seige from Houthi attacks.
7. Russia has banned Kanye for being pro-Hitler.
8. A new Apple HomePod speaker might be announced on October 10.
9. And Eminem video game? Yes–and more.
10. Kings of Leon and The Weather Channel, together at last!
11. Toronto’s venerable Cameron House has turned 45.
12. Silverchair: Still resisting a reunion.
13. Not watching Saturday Night Live UK yet? Maybe you should. (Via Sean)
14. “My real father is WHO?”
15. Tay-Tay is having something of a rough week on the internet.

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BONUS: “I’ve never read a book and proud of it!” Oh, Jeezus…