Random music news for Thursday, October 3, 2019
It was 33 years ago today that I walked into CFNY for the first time. I arrived at 12 noon, the exact moment they had the sod-turning ceremony for the SkyDome. How time flies. On to music news for October 3, 2019.
- Donald Trump is now tweeting Nickelback memes. No matter what you may think about them, Nickelback did not deserve this.
- A-ha isn’t happy about Donald Trump using their song “Take On Me.”
- Apple is removing an average of 260 podcasts today because of technical problems, ones that violate rules or seek to manipulate podcast charts. This is known as “podfading,” apparently.
- On the subject of podcasting, try this article: “Podcasting is Radio’s Birthright.”
- Ever wonder what happened to those three Claw stages that U2 used for the 360 Tour? One is being erected at an aquarium in Utah. (Via Michael)
- An oral history of Lilith Fair.
- Toronto has a new noise by-law that could make it rough for some music venues.
- Turns out that me and Gene Simmons have exactly the same kidney stone issues.
- Gwen Stefani had to sell her Beverly Hills house at a big discount.
- How much bigger could K-pop become? There’s still room to grow, apparently.
- Yes, you can shatter a wine glass with your voice.
- This singing homeless woman has been offered a major label deal.
