Random music news for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

This maybe the first use of a “prosthetic butthole” in a Hollywood movie. Go ahead, click on the link. You’re curious, aren’t you? Off to music news for March 3, 2026.

1. RIP John Hammond, American blues singer and guitarist. He was 83.
2. We now know why Oliver “Power” Grant of Wu-Tang Clan died last week: Pancreatic cancer.
3. ‘Murcia. There was a mass shooting at a music venue in Cincinnati.
4. Happy to see this festival canceled. Donating to Trump is NOT punk. (I can’t believe that has to be said.)
5. Jonathan Cain of Journey, who is very MAGA, is still pissed about Bad Bunny playing the Super Bowl halftime show.
6. Speaking of MAGA types, Nicki Minaj isn’t making things easier for herself.
7. Pop singer Robbie Williams has gone after Noel Gallagher with a billboard. This will be fun.
8. Still with Oasis, Noel has an update on the Oasis documentary.
9. Interesting: How too much coffee affected the course of thrash metal. (Via Tom)
10. Spotify’s latest playlist enhancement feature is something called “Reorder.”
11. Billie Eilish figured into the 50th season of Survivor.
12. Tired of wireless headphones that quickly run out of juice? These have a 70-hour battery life.
13. Fun with Auto Tune. (Via Peter)
14. The first-ever YouTube video is now on display in an art museum.

More music news? Go here.

BONUS: That’s one big music box. (Via Tom)

@living_in_history Remember when…. #antiques #musicbox #antiqueroadshow #historichomes #victorian ♬ original sound – Courtney & Matt