Random music news for Thursday, July 11, 2024
Finally home after my speaking tour of Alberta. Thanks to everyone who came out! More events coming soon. Meanwhile, here’s music news for July 11, 2024.
- Shock. Drake bet on Canada in the COPA semi-final. The Drake curse strikes again.
- The next “Facebook of Music” will come from AI. Here’s why.
- TikTok has a master plan for music. This is what it might be.
- What is the true cost of creating music? Discuss.
- There’s an upcoming auction of cool rock posters. Check it out.
- Spotify now allows for comments on podcasts.
- This is one of the strangest pre-show rituals I’ve ever heard of.
- There’s been a big victory for songwriters in the US when it comes to streaming royalties.
- A documentary on Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair is coming.
- Jon Bon Jovi’s mother has died at the age of 83.
- The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night is now 60. Here’s a look back.
- If you’re into the whole “Song of the Summer” thing, here’s a list of such tracks going back to 2000.
- The Simpsons got it right again with their 1996 Hullabalooza episode, this time regarding Cypress Hill.
- Still nostalgic for the 1969 edition of Woodstock? Watch this. (Via Sean)
BONUS: I’m in.
BONUS BONUS: And I’m guessing you could buy a bottle here.
