Random music news for Thursday, December 3, 2020
When we finally get back to traveling, I think I’m gonna get me one of these. Meanwhile, more pandemic distraction with music news for December 3, 2020.
- The date for Record Store Day 2021 has been announced: June 12.
- Barack Obama has one big musical regret. It might surprise you.
- If you’re a fan of 70s rock, this looks like an interesting new book.
- Travis Scott could make up to US$100 million this year–and not from music.
- Well, isn’t that convenient…
- The latest update to the Amazon Music app allows for the streaming of music videos.
- Microsoft is selling its version of the ugly Christmas sweater.
- During the pandemic, four out of five adults are apparently playing video games.
- Speaking of the plague, YouTube has this fun page showing how people have used the platform this year.
- This copyright troll has been barred from practicing law. Good.
- Should Spotify use this Chinese model when it comes to paying artists?
- This band has REALLY figured out livesteaming: 14 shows over five months sold 300,000 tickets.
- Another fascinating story on Elektra Records on the label’s 70th anniversary.
- Want your place to smell like Drake? Now you can!
- Lady Gaga…Oreos? And pink and green ones?
- And finally, I was on this podcast talking about the future of music after the pandemic.
