Random music news for Thursday, February 15, 2024

New study: Apes have a sense of humour, just like us. I wonder if they like music news, too? Here’s what I’ve got for February 15, 2024.

1. Did Tay-Tay really do this? If so, that was a premium diva move.
2. Russell Simmons has been sued over rape allegations.
3. The famous Sunset Sound complex in LA has some new problems–and not the kind you might think.
4. The Happy Mondays will tour one more time and then...
5. A new species of lizard has been named after Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson.
6. The anxieties of being an artist manager can be intense.
7. It sure looks like Apple is getting ready to release a HomePod with a screen.
8. BMG is looking to use artificial intelligence within the company–but not necessarily for making music.
9. Wait: The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson once recorded a country album? Yes. And we might soon get to hear it.
10. Looking for a new genre of music? Try Appala-Chinese.
11. Adele is going on tour of Europe. Ticket prices are nuts.
12. One of the biggest brands in the vintage rock industry is…Nirvana? Yes.
13. The future of the English language is…the TikTok accent? That’s the bet.
14. Radio: STILL not dead. Got that?

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BONUS: Can you mash up Van Halen and The Miracles? Yes. Yes, you can.