Random music news for Tuesday, May 6, 2025
A Formula 1 race in Phoenix was once out-drawn by an ostritch festival. How times have changed. As for music news for May 6, 2025…
- Here are the top complaints of people who go to music festivals.
- Is this wise, Nickelback? A MAGA-friendly tour?
- Trump signed an executive order asking for the defunding of NPR and PBS. He doesn’t like their editorial positions.
- Despite economic uncertainty, inflation, and tariffs, Live Nation says that 2025 will be a “historic year” for the company.
- Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot is tough. No wonder Putin fears her.
- Spotify is defending is low average per-stream rates. Here’s their explanation.
- Spotify should stop posting listener counts and streams because that creates an unhealthy environment for artists. Discuss.
- Kanye and Bianca are back together. They’re now suing a dentist for malpractice for providing nitrous oxide.
- Death metal singers are helping health researchers when it comes to the human voice. Here’s how.
- Canadian audiophiles are staying away from American-made equipment. This is a cause for concern for stereo stores.
- A new study says that staying in is the new going out. This isn’t good for anyone in the entertainment industry.
- Four countries in SE Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia) are pushing to become stops on world yours.
- This is an interesting use of cookies and biscuits.
- Luigi, the Musical: Yes, the healthcare insurance CEO assassin is getting a musical.
- Ozzy: “I don’t want to die in a hotel room somewhere!” Neither do we, Ozzy. Neither do we.
BONUS: What’s your pooper personality?