Random music news for Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Cats + Arnold = This perfectly stupid demonstration of technology. Music news for July 25, 2023 is nowhere near as dumb.

1. Andy Taylor of Duran Duran is receiving some “groundbreaking” treatment for his stage four prostate cancer.
2. Spotify’s Premium subscriber base is now at 220 million paying customers.
3. “What My Musical Instruments Taught Me.” Discuss.
4. Here’s an interesting look at how punk came to be. (Via Eric)
5. There’s going to be a musical episode of Star Trek: Brave New Worlds. No, really.
6. GM is abandoning Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This it what it means for us.
7. Ukrainian pop and classical stars and their role in the war with Russia. (Via Sean)
8. Heading to Paris this summer? Here’s something to check out. (Sean again)
9. Shakira is having tax fraud problems. Again.
10. It’s so hot in Arizona that they’re canceling concerts.
11. Karaoke: You’re doing it wrong.
12. Wait: Steely Dan once recorded a jingle for a beer? Yes.
13. Cher gelato. It’s coming.
14. Snoop Dogg ice cream, too. (Via Tom)
15. Need more Barbie movie news? Here’s Ryan Gosling covering Matchbox Twenty.
16. An ex pro baseball player has unearthed more information that shows just how racist Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” really is.

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BONUS: Someone has AI-ified a video for Iron Maiden’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” (Via Olie)