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Random music news for Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Americans are “doom spending.” Let’s analyze why. Then let’s move on to music news for November 12, 2024.

  1. Taylor Swift fans are leaving X for BlueSky now that Elon Musk is Donald Trumps new first lady.
  2. Tay-Tay is now Miss Manners.
  3. One of the suspects charged in the death of Liam Payne has broken his silence.
  4. Autopsy results show that former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Annon died as the result of a cardiac event involving an aortic tear around his heart. (Via Tom)
  5. The frontman of CKY punched the vocalist of Alien Ant Farm in the face. So much for that tour. And there will be no apology forthcoming.
  6. Here’s another explanation of why CDs and vinyl sound and feel different. It’s worth reading. (Via Christopher)
  7. David Gilmour of Pink Floyd finally addresses the Wizard of Oz rumours re: The Dark Side of the Moon.
  8. A new style of design is making a comeback. It’s called “whimisgoth.” And yes, it’s just like it sounds.
  9. Garth Brooks wants his assault case heard in US federal court.
  10. That is a lot of music magazines.
  11. Lots in the noise last week was that at age 100, Jimmy Carter was nominated for a Grammy–his 10th.
  12. Rock Against Racism is back. Sad that we still need to do this.
  13. Next up for a Las Vegas residency? The B-52’s.
  14. Did anyone pay attention to the MTV Europe Music Video Awards? Just in case you care, here are all the winners.
  15. The musician composes with his nose. Wait–what?

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BONUS: Give it up for this kid.

Garnacho gifts his kit to a young red who sang his name before his substitute appearance
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Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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