Random music news for Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Let’s take a scotch taste test. This is fascinating. (Via Larry) Now let’s do music news for February 3, 2026.
- New survey: 79% of musicians are worried about AI.
- And the UK government was presented with two studies about the issues of AI and creators. DO SOMETHING.
- Apple Music is doubling down on streaming fraud and AI fakes. Good.
- Honeymoon Suite have been named the Canadian ambassadors for Record Store Day 2026. In the US, it’s Bruno Mars.
- Vinyl buyers are getting younger. Is it time to focus more on them?
- It’s a discovery like this that keeps people going back to used record stores. (Via Rick J)
- Is Ozzfest coming back? Sharon wants to make it happen.
- Remember that Beatles biopic project featuring four separate films? Here’s our first look at the actors who will be playing the band.
- Speaking of those sorts of things, there’s an upcoming Red Hot Chili Peppers doc on Netflix that will look at the band’s early years.
- Study: People might start viewing video podcasts but often move over to audio-only.
- Are we about to see some consolidation among all the companies buying up song catalogues and publishing rights? Maybe.
- Which country is experiencing the greatest growth when it comes to independent music? India!
- This is a pretty cool speaker, no?
- Now THESE are church bells! (Via Sean)
- I was on the Backstage Lowdown podcast talking about the CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary.
BONUS: Meanwhile, in Florida…
Don’t forget to check out my UK Legends of Rock Music History Tour! It’s a nine-day, eight-night small group tour departing September 29 that will take us through London, Liverpool, and Manchester. More info here.
