Random music news for Thursday, January 25, 2024
Are you up on your Gen Z slang? If not, watch this so you know what the little buggers are talking about. As for music news, here’s what’s happening for January 25, 2024.
- Tokyo Police Club is breaking up. Their last-ever show will be November 29 at History in Toronto. Tickets on sale tomorrow.
- Frank Farian, the scam artist German producer behind Milli Vanilli (and Boney M, too) has died at age 82.
- On the topic of Milli Vanilli, here’s how you can tell if a singer is lip-syncing.
- Here’s more on which manufacturers will use the next-gen Apple CarPlay.
- Ghost’s sex toys are back.
- A Miles Davis tattoo is at the centre of a copyright lawsuit.
- He’s a Belcher, not a Hagar. Probably. (Via Rick J)
- Noel Gallagher is now talking about his divorce. It sounds messy.
- Why do we enjoy music? There’s new science on the subject.
- But why don’t we all like the same songs? There’s some science behind that, too.
- Some good history: Video of The Beastie Boys back when they were a punk band (and had a girl on drums.)
- I’ve never been a big Taylor Swift fan, but I do agree that in this respect, she’s doing a very, very good thing,
- Tay-Tay will have a big problem if the Kansas City Chiefs make the Super Bowl. Here’s why.
- And the NFL had better hope she figures things out because she’s been excellent for TV ratings. She’s created a bonding opportunity for dads and daughters.
- There’s a new documentary on Devo that’s getting some very good reviews.
- The Killers are getting a residency in their hometown of Las Vegas.
- Headbanging horse. That is all.
BONUS: Microwaving a CD in slow motion.
