Random Music News for Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Back to Singapore today. Goodbye, orang-utans of Kota Kinabalu!
- Did you know that video games are bringing classical music to a whole new generation of music fans? It’s true. Apparently.
- And did you know that classical music relaxes cats while AC/DC makes them tense? The science is in!
- Here’s the lineup for the 30th anniversary Rock in Rio event.
- Fun with logos! Can you match these logos to the musicians they represent?
- And can you identify these bands by nothing more than their silhouettes?
- Steven Tyler has gone solo. He’s also signed to Taylor Swift’s label/management company.
- This person got a Grammy for a 44 second tune.
- These people are the Top 10 music gig poster artists in Toronto. (Via Robb)
- This is how you help someone when they get nervous performing a national anthem.
- Do you have “exploding head syndrome?” It’s a thing. Really.
- Dave Brockie’s father has sued GWAR over his son’s remains. This is weird. Then again, this is GWAR.
- Good news: BB King says he’s ready to leave hospital.
- DOA has launched Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a new album. They’re already halfway there.
- Elvis Costello and Steely Dan touring together? I’m in…
- Twisted Sister finally decides that they’re really not going to take it anymore after 40 years.
- Fido phones now come with Spotify for two years.