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Random Music News for Thursday, September 24, 2015

The first day of fall. I spent part of the morning shouting at the maple tree in my back yard for letting its leaves change. Now, the music news for the day.

  1. Comparing Apple’s human music creators to Spotify’s algorithms. What’s better?
  2. Oh, and your free Apple Music trial ends in about a week.
  3. Adele’s new album has a release date: November 20.
  4. Scott Stapp of Creed appeared on Dr. Oz. Here’s why.
  5. Now that the NFL has been approved to use drones for their games, can concerts be far behind?
  6. Morrissey’s novel, List of the Lost, comes out today in the UK.
  7. Australia wants to ban Chris Brown. Good.
  8. As Volkswagen burns over their emission fixing scam, executives party with Lenny Kravitz.
  9. I hate barbershop quartets, but if you like them, watch this.
  10. KISS’ Paul Stanley is now a shareholder in a pawn shop.
  11. Frustrated with radio traffic reports? People are working on alternatives. This will be a big deal sooner rather than later.
  12. Thom Yorke’s Broadway music is in previews.
  13. If you’re a drug offender in Thailand, they show you the Amy Winehouse documentary.
  14. Scott Weiland’s lawyers say he owes them $50,000, so they’re suing.

Alan Cross

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