Random Music News for Thursday, August 13, 2015
On this day in 1942, Disney released Bambi to theatres. Kids have been traumatized ever since. Moving on to music news…
- Drake has sold a million records in the US this year. He’ll probably sell a million in Canada, too, by the end of the year.
- And while we’re on the subject, why has Drake been silent on the shootings at his OVO after party? Just askin’.
- There’s a new musical running in Toronto called Oh, Canada! What a Feeling that celebrates Canadian music through the years. The reviews have been excellent.
- Chinese rappers and what they’re bringing to a once-closed culture.
- Why do we use the word “rock star” in the world of business? Good question.
- Here’s an argument for why we should return to recording music on magnetic tape.
- Band & Me is an interesting new app that could revolutionize fan engagement. Read about it here.
- A couple have been found guilty of having sex during a concert.
- David Byrne is writing some kind of new show for New York City.
- If you’ve always wanted to make a video for Motorhead, click here.
- And the new Dead Weather album will be called…
- Is this the worst 28 seconds in the history of music? Some people think so. (Brent)
- Here are ten things ever music fanatic can relate to.
- This new “illuminated piano” should make learning to play a whole lot easier.
- Thom Yorke is heading to Broadway.
