Random music news for Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Which movie dropped the most F-bombs in history? You might be surprised. No such language in this edition of music news for August 7, 2024.

1. “Can technology fix the ‘broken’ concert ticket system?” Short answer: Don’t hold your breath. (Via Rick J)
2. Interesting: Has pop music become less melodic over the years? Discuss.
3. US Government: Banning TikTok would be a “victory for human rights.” Discuss that, too.
4. Rod Stewart: No a Donald Trump fan.
5. MAGA types are calling for a boycott of Green Day–although it’s hard to imagine there are very many of them.
6. What was it like to be Frank Zappa’s daughter? She’s written a book.
7. This BBC radio guy won’t play Taylor Swift songs “until she writes something that isn’t about her ex-boyfriends.” You can imagine the reaction from Swifties.
8. Have you heard of “zombie bands?” Here are several examples. You can probably come up with a few more.
9. Jackie Fox (The Runaways) has a new hard rock board game.
10. Someone has come up with a functional Technics SL-1200 turntable made of Lego.
11. Did Kayne West and Ty Dolla $ign sample Portishead with out permission. That’s the claim.
12. Here’s a story about the old days of sex, drugs, and rock’n’roll in NYC.
13. What was it like to go on the Creed Cruise? Here’s a report.
14. The UK does this. So should other countries. It’s the 12th annual Independent Venue Week.
15. How many of these new North American dates do you think Morrissey is going to cancel?

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BONUS: No more Curb, but Larry David isn’t done yet.