Random music news for Thursday, March 21, 2024
You know when you come back from vacation and the trip home feels longer than when you left? There’s a reason for that. And now, music news for March 21, 2024.
- One more time: Any ban on TikTok isn’t really a good idea. Here’s why.
- The US Government wants TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell the company to non-Chinese interests. What about money from the Gulf? Uh-oh.
- Meanwhile, senators have received a security briefing on TikTok.
- Could Universal’s fight against TikTok be an opportunity for indie artists? Maybe.
- Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 has a memoir coming. He calls it Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell.
- Here’s an article that explains why we can’t have popular songs in podcasts.
- This is a must-read for anyone interested in artificial intelligence and music: “Principles for Music Creation with AI.”
- These are this year’s most innovative companies in music.
- Lemmy’s ashes will be enshrined at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on Sunset Boulevard.
- There’s finally a Beatles verson of Monopoly.
- Kanye: Keeping it classy.
- Another record for Taylor Swift.
- Another award for Elton John.
- This is interesting: People who tour with bands but aren’t official members.
- Chumbawamba to New Zealand deputy prime minister: “Cut it out.”
BONUS: Hey, I laughed. (Via Tom)

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