Random music news for Tuesday, January 28, 2025
If this lawmaker gets its way, there will be no more dancing with yourself in Mississippi. What universe are we in? Let’s distract ourselves from the madness with a look at music news for January 28, 2025.
- Donald Trump might be the best thing ever for dating apps. Here’s why.
- Marilyn Manson: After all those investigations, there will be no charges filed against him. Manson had this to say. (Via Rick J)
- Paul McCartney: Not a fan of AI-generated music.
- Universal is looking to countersue Drake in Texas. Here’s why the venue is important.
- More AM radio stations are going off the air in Canada. What does this mean for radio fans?
- Sinead O’Connor’s last wishes to her children have been revealed. There’s an interesting request in there.
- There’s a new documentary coming on Sly Stone. You can watch the trailer here.
- Saudi Arabia has hired film composer Hans Zimmer to rework their national anthem.
- Speaking of whom, Hans Zimmer compositions are great for testing out the capabilities of your stereo.
- Ed Sheeran played a historic gig in Bhutan.
- There’s apparently a renaissance in “butt rock.” (Via Christopher)
- Adele and the haunted house: This is a bit weird.
- Check out this new upgrade to ProTools.
- Have you ever seen the Mona Lisa sing? AI makes it possible.
- And finally, a weird piece of trivia at the intersection of U2 and The Stranglers.
BONUS: The Blues Brothers had the best reaction to Nazi.
