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Random music news for Tuesday, January 16, 2024

This is interesting: Google is getting rid of cookies. Advertisers are freaking out. As for music news for January 16, 2024…

  1. Elton John got his EGOT at the Emmys last night.
  2. These musicians had their songs stolen by phantom artists. This is a growing problem. (Via Andrew)
  3. What is an ISRC number? If you’re a musician, you should know about them.
  4. The UK government has reiterated its stance on no copyright exceptions for AI.
  5. This new invention analyzes your brainwaves and then creates custom music to help you sleep.
  6. Interesting in the latest Taylor Swift conspiracy theories? Here you go.
  7. Fun: Led Zeppelin through the years.
  8. These 30 albums were recorded only because the artists were contractually obligated to make them. (Via Mark)
  9. I’d forgotten that Vanilla Ice made a nu-metal album. Just as well. It was terrible.
  10. Nice one, Liam.
  11. Bruce Springsteen is working on a film based on his Nebraska album.
  12. Justin Bieber + Adidas + the NHL = This.
  13. Too much information, Ozzy.
  14. Aussies are fed up with loud and offensive music being played on the beach.
  15. SoundCloud may soon be sold, but “what SoundCloud created can never die.” Discuss.
  16. After I interviewed Gavin Rossdale last fall, he immediately went to a pet store to buy presents for his beloved Pomeranian, Chewy. He died last week.

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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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