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Random music news for Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Did we really need this update? We got it, anyway. (Via Tom) Moving to music news for August 20, 2024…

  1. Is news radio dying? And if it is, what does that mean for media and the public? (Hint: It’s bad.)
  2. Can Canadian songwriters survive? Discuss.
  3. Casey Kasem died in 2014. His family is still battling over his body.
  4. A woman from Missouri has been arrested for trying to steal Graceland. This is wild!
  5. Can a British boy band make it K-pop style? We’re about to find out.
  6. So much for Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson...or are they engaged?
  7. AJR is out to save the planet by turning fans into climate activists.
  8. Now that Aerosmith is officially retired, they’re having a moment. (Via Christopher)
  9. So Blue Man Group did this. (Via Brad)
  10. A ride cymbal from Pete Best’s Beatles drum kit sold for US$100,000.
  11. This gives new meaning to the term “air guitar.” (Via Ed)
  12. Speaking Albanian at airport customs? That might be a problem.
  13. This is from New Zealand, but it applies elsewhere: What’s the potential revenue hit from AI music?
  14. Another study: YouTube was the “most adopted” music service over the last three months.
  15. The Sphere in Las Vegas is making LOTS of money. See?

BONUS: There’s a new Paul McCartney and Wings doc coming.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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