Random music news for Tuesday, December 27, 2022
We still have a few days to go, but these are probably the best news bloopers of 2022. And once you’re done, move to music news for December 27, 2022.
- RIP Maxi Jazz, singer with Faithless. This is my favourite song from them.
- An Irish singer from the 70s and early 80s died saving two boys in the Mexican surf last week. (Via Chris)
- A Kurdish singer was killed in that mass shooting in Paris last week.
- Let’s not forget the Donald Trump legal issue with Eddie Grant’s “Electric Avenue.” He had to testify in the lawsuit.
- Country star Zach Bryan has a new live album called All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster.
- Sorry, Mariah. You had it coming.
- Any idea what’s going on with Britney Spears?
- Wait–what? TikTok ADMITS to spying on US citizens?
- You can now rent out a house owned by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers–but it will cost you.
- There’s a second lawsuit filed by Swifties over the Ticketmaster Taylor Smith tour fiasco.
- YouTube is testing a new “live lyrics” feature. (Via Andrew)
- Want to know more about Dolby ATMOS and Spatial Audio? Here’s a quick primer.
- If you’re heading out to buy any second-hand vinyl soon, read this first.
- Morrissey chaos: He’s split with his label, his management, and say Miley Cyrus wants her guest spot removed from his upcoming album.
BONUS: You’ve got to be kidding…
BONUS BONUS: Next year.
