Random music news for Tuesday, September 26, 2023
You might not want to make plans for September 24, 2182. Here’s music news for September 26, 2023, as planned.
- This article brings up some very damning points about The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And Cyndi Lauper also has something to say.
- So Ticketmaster’s “Verified Fans” program can help scalpers? Here’s that story. (Via Rick J)
- Here’s even more on the Las Vegas Sphere. Wow. Really.
- The NME is back in print in a high-quality version that retails for £10.
- Of course Taylor Swift has a private jet. Here’s a look. (Actually, she has at least two.)
- You know who could be instrumental in defeating Donald Trump in the 2024 election? Swifties.
- What does Louis Vuitton need with a recording studio?
- Lenny Kravitz: The autumn scarf meme.
- How you doin’, iOS17? (Via Blind Gordie)
- Rod Stewart keeps the ashes of his mentor in a strange place.
- Kraftwerk was more influential than The Beatles. Discuss. (Via Sean)
- The greatest country for podcast listening is…Australia.
- Meanwhile, four US markets are getting radio stations that will broadcast nothing but podcasts.
- Wait: Chris Brown got a US$2 million loan from Popeye’s Chicken?
- Roger Waters has been banned from speaking at the University of Pennsylvania on accusations that he’s an antisemite.
BONUS: Snoop has a message to all Donald Trump voters.
11. 100%, but the Jann Wenners of the world haven’t been shoving Kraftwerk down our throats for the last 50 years.