This is interesting: During WWII, a room featuring everyday objects was welded shut. The instructions are not to open it until the year 8113. Meanwhile, you can enjoy music news for November 12, 2026, right now.
- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Saturday night. Will Oasis be there? Hell, no.
- Once again, death proves to be good for business.
- Billy Joel announced his first performance since he was diagnosed with a brain condition.
- Radio remains strong in the car. The top format for listening on wheels? News/talk.
- Billboard and YouTube have made up when it comes to using data to compile US record charts. Under the new system, every paid YouTube stream will equal 1.5 ad-supported streams. Complicated, I know, but such is the world of the charts these days.
- British singer Olivia Dean has been named Apple Music's Global Artist of the Year.
- Apparently, U2's new album, Carnaval Du Luz, was inspired by a Brazilian party back in 2006. It's out tomorrow.
- Robbie Williams has the right attitude toward frivolous music plagiarism lawsuits. Good one, Mr. Williams.
- Harman, a subsidiary of Samsung, makes hi-fi gear. It now has a new music discovery app called Drops. Try it here. (But only if you're in the US. Sorry.)
- Streetwear inspired by the late songwriter Elliott Smith? The guy who apparently stabbed himself to death? Sure, why not?
- Ever wonder what was in David Bowie's record collection? Good question.
- This piano player got a gig on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. He fell overboard. He treaded water for nine hours before some fishermen found him.
- This policy regarding AI music royalties has GOT to change.
- Spotify's proposed AI remix tool for users (set for release in Q1 2027) is not going over well with some people.
- An AI guitar teacher? Yep.
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