Random music news for Wednesday, December 18, 20204
That didn’t take long. There’s already a Luigi Mangione documentary in the works. No, really. As for music news for December 18, 2024…
- So Kid Rock is going to consult the Trump administriation on the price of concert tickets? Incredibly, yes.
- Apple and Google have been told by the US government to get ready to remove the TikTok app from their app stores.
- Meanwhile Congress looks to be throwing a lifeline to AM radio in cars.
- Another list: The most downloaded apps and games from the Apple App Store.
- The UK has some new plans for regulating AI when it comes to the creative industries.
- There’s a new doc on heavy metal coming entitled Into the Void.
- They’ve released the official theme for Eurovision 2025. (Via Sean)
- True for false: Lady Gaga was an extra in an AC/DC video. True!
- Mariah Carey and that song have reached 2 billion streams on Spotify.
- How much is two billion streams worth? Not as much as you think.
- Still, the co-writer of that Mariah Carey song has done okay.
- Need a list of music documentaries to watch over the holidays? Try these. (Via Mark)
- Oh, so those are the real lyrics to Pearl Jam’s “Evenflow.” Wait–maybe I got that wrong.
- Speaking of lyrics, this is the best takedown of the Red Hot Chili Peppers I’ve seen in a while. (Via Larry)
- Need new construction equipment? This company offers some Metallica-themed gear.
BONUS: Remember this beer commercial from the 80s? (Via Tom)
