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Random music news for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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  1. Need another anti-Trump song? Members of Cattle Decapitation and Pinback are back as … Listen!
  2. “Robots listening to robots”: Here’s how AI music thieves are stealing royalties from human musicians.
  3. “AI is causing cultural stagnation.” Yep.
  4. This Iranian-born DJ is too afraid to tour the US because it’s too dangerous.. He’s not alone.
  5. Hang on: Is Sharon Osbourne thinking about running to be the mayor of Birmingham?
  6. Here’s why rock’n’roll isn’t what it used to be. Makes complete sense, no?
  7. Wait: MasterCard is now sponsoring music videos? In the case of Noah Khan, yes. (Via Sean)
  8. Ministry’s Al Jourgensen is getting into acting. He’ll be in a horror/comedy called Jesus Cop.
  9. Fun: Five musical mistakes that have been preserved for all time. (Via Mark)
  10. Here’s more on the rumoured foldable iPhone.
  11. Still with Apple, here’s another look at CarPlay Ultra.
  12. More Apple: What’s this US$1.6 billion purchase of an AI company?
  13. A former contestant on The Voice has died after a snake bite.
  14. It’s not an Iron Maiden doll. It’s an Iron Maiden action figure.
  15. Rats.

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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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