Random music news for Thursday, September 17, 2020
Steve? Was that you? I wouldn’t doubt it. Take a read and then come on back for music news for September 17, 2020.
- Coronavirus update 1: Neil Gallagher says “A mask? I ain’t wearing no mask. If I get the virus, so bit it.” Oh, dear.
- Coronavirus update 2: DJing through the pandemic.
- Coronavirus update 3: Hire roadies. Please.
- Spotify has introduced virtual event listings.
- The Notorious B.I.G.’s famous crown sold for HUGE dollars at a hip-hop auction.
- Madonna is going to co-write and direct her own biopic. Discuss.
- Lady A is suing Lady A over the name Lady A.
- Stream-ripping: Still a big problem.
- This is an interesting customs seizure.
- EPSN has hired DJ Khaled as the music curator for Monday Night Football.
- More radio stations have been blocked by TuneIn, including from the UK.
- Elton John and his ex-wife are now in peace talks instead of in court.
- Well, here’s one way to get into art appreciation.
- Want to learn how to write songs? Try these tutorials.
- Ooo. A Moog synth coffee table book.
- U2 has now had been on the charts in six decades: 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, and now 20s. (Via Aaron)
- Amazon Podcasts has launched in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan.
- Kanye’s pissed about his record deal. He’s tweeting out images of his contract.
