Random music news for Thursday, February 24, 2022

Fog-free lenses for glasses? I’m SO in. And I hope you’ll be into this selection of music news for February 24, 2022.

1. Elton John had a scare aboard his private jet: A hydraulic failure at 10,000 ft.
2. This the first reaction I’ve seen to the Foo Fighters’ horror movie, Studio 666–and it’s good!
3. The future of Canadian broadcasting is at stake. Here’s why.
4. Here’s another article that calls for everyone getting back into CDs.
5. Toronto is getting a massive new esports/entertainment complex. Construction will start in October.
6. On that topic, Sony is showing off the new PlayStation NR2 headset.
7. Business has been very, very good for the K-pop industry.
8. Liam Gallagher has invited Noel to his Knebworth gig. He won’t come, of course.
9. Remembering the glorious days of Molson Park in Barrie, Ontario.
10. Dave Grohl says he’s quite deaf.
11. America’s Got Talent singer Nightbird has died. Her family released this video message from her.
12. A very good question: “What does catalog’s dominance mean for the future of the music business?”
13. And where is streaming leading us? Read this.
14. The music industry still has a culture problem. See?
15. Need an introduction to AI? Read this.
16. Yes, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours has been on the charts this long.

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BONUS: No. Just…no. (Via Tom)