Random music news for Thursday, December 10, 2020
Before we begin, you may be happy to know that Canada now has its own mysterious monolith. It’s in rural Manitoba. I love this shit. Now some music news for December 10, 2020.
- If it seems like a lot of rappers have died/been killed in 2020, you’re right.
- Go away, Trapt.
- I was on this podcast about–wait for it–psychedelics drugs. As they pertain to music, of course.
- A big Instagram scam has been uncovered in Central Asia.
- The Cardi B tattoo lawsuit continues. Now it’ll be a trial by jury.
- Yeah, about that Talking Heads reunion…
- I’m not entirely sure what this means, but it sounds interesting. I think.
- Rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie has been arrested in a raid on his home. Weapons charges, too.
- Motorhead bourbon. I’m in.
- David Lee Roth really hates beach balls. Here’s what that means.
- The pandemic has really brought out music nostalgia. Old songs are bringing people together.
- Remember when The Long Tail was going to save artists in the new digital music economy? Yeah, about that…
- Larry Mestel is one of the guys buying up song catalogues. Here’s an interview with him.
- Are livestreams doing the job when it comes to filling the concert gap. Let’s find out.
- I need me a better agent. Or any agent, for that matter. Here’s why.