Random music news for Thursday, August 22, 2024
A new Instagram meme asks ChatGPT to insult your profile. This should be interesting. Music news for August 22, 2024, is much more gentle.
- The estate of Isaac Hayes has formally sued Donald Trump for unauthorized use of his song, “Hold On, I’m Coming” at his rallies.
- On that topic, the Washington Post compiled a playlist of all the songs they’ve heard at the Democratic National Convention so far. And all the songs on this list were cleared with the artists first. The Trump campaign never does that.
- Pop music is figuring heavily into Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Can we read something into this?
- Ariana Grande is the last pop star to help young fans with voter registration in the US.
- Some Taylor Swift fans–even hardcore Swifties–are starting to feel exploited. Here’s why.
- Zoom now supports up to ONE MILLION PEOPLE on the same video call. Please mute your mics.
- Kim Dotcom, the head of the notorious file-sharing site Megaupload, will be the subject of a new documentary.
- One of the hottest genres right now is “focus music.” If you need to concentrate at work, I can see why.
- Cue Bowie’s “Life on Mars.” Here’s what I mean.
- This is helpful for musicians: Understanding publishing vs. master rights.
- Frances Bean Cobain has offered a rare peek into her private life and marriage.
- Beyonce whisky is now available.
- Billie Eilish is the biggest artist on Spotify with 100.1 million monthly listeners. The Weeknd is second with 99.8 million. Tay-Tay is at 91.7 million.
- Yes, Gen Z, these are the frustrations and tribulations we oldsters had with cassettes when they were our only option.
- Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is back at number one in the UK. No, we haven’t been transported back to 1973.
BONUS: Meanwhile, backstage with Tool…
