Random music news for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Remember the Havana Syndrome weapon? Yeah, now there’s this. (Via Sean) Music news for January 20, 2026, isn’t nearly as harmful.

1. This Phoenix radio station has launched an all-AI on-air lineup. May it die a horrible digital death. (Via Rick J)
2. Speaking of radio (specifically my CFNY-FM), I am chuffed about this.
3. And by the way, the new CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary has comfortably broken through 100,000 views on YouTube. And those are just Canadian views because this channel is geo-blocked.
4. This British couple has been convicted of concert ticket selling fraud have to repay £3 million within three months or spend more time in jail.
5. Maybe Kanye shouldn’t get into the business of renovating homes. It hasn’t turned out well for him.
6. Need to feel summery? The Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, Ontario, has been announced.
7. Bubbles the Chimp–remember him?–is living his best life, unlike Michael Jackson.
8. Piers Morgan vs. Roger Waters. FINISH HIM!
9. What if NWA performed at Oktobertest? Maybe this, (Via Tom)
10. In the US, more owners of AM stations want regulatory permission to flip to FM. Details here.
11. Well, this just seems greedy, doesn’t it?
12. Are these the 26 most influential people in music in 2026? Discuss. (Via Mark)
13. Do you use ChatGPT? Then get ready to deal with ads.
14. MSG is building a third Sphere after Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi. It’ll be in Washington DC.
15. Damn, I missed this. Yesterday was Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee.

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BONUS: This is what you need for a Tuesday. (Via Walter)