Random music news for Thursday, July 4, 2024
Ever get the feeling we’re watching the season finale of America? I do. Distract yourself from that with music news for July 4, 2024.
- Ann Wilson of Heart announced she has cancer. All dates have been postponed so she can get treatment.
- The latest online culture war pits humans vs. algorithms. Here’s what that means.
- The reviews are now coming in about this year’s Glastonbury. They’re not great.
- A plea from Tom Morello to metalheads: “Please change the world!”
- I missed this anniversary: Monday (July 1) was the 45th anniversary of the introduction of the Sony Walkman.
- Another big change at the Hipgnosis Song Fund. Founder Merck Mercuriadis is out as chairman.
- Just another fun week in the life of Kanye West. See?
- Dave Grohl in a suit and tie? Yes.
- You have to admire James Blunt’s self-depracating sense of humour.
- The Internet Archive has come to the rescue by saving all that MTV News data deleted by Paramount. (Via Olie)
- Of COURSE Kanye went to Russia.
- Lily Allen has a side hustle on OnlyFans. Wanna see her feet? It’ll cost you.
- Confused about cables, ports, connectors, and speeds for your devices? You’re not alone.
- Is this singer about to blow the lid off some of the awfulness in the music industry? Maybe.
BONUS: Having a bad day? This will cheer you up.
