Random music news for Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Jeezus. We’re FINALLY at the end of January. Next up: 28 29 day of February. Ugh. Here’s what we’ve got for music news on January 31, 2024.
- There are now 14 BILLION views on YouTube. “It’s not a platform. It’s infrastructure.” Truth.
- The music industry is betting big on AI. Let’s take a look at what that means.
- The lawsuits over Jimi Hendrix’s legacy continues. Now the estates of his bandmates can sue over royalties.
- Marilyn Manson has been ordered to pay Evan Rachel Evans’ legal bills in her #MeToo fight against him.
- Can you imagine bumping into Adele on the Tube? I can’t either. And that will probably never happen.
- Remembering what was possibly the worst rap battle of all time. (Via Christopher)
- Can you imagine if Noel Gallagher got into politics? He can. He says his movement would be called “The After Party.”
- These songs were at the top of the charts in the 17th century. That is not a typo.
- I’m not crying. You’re crying. (Christopher again)
- Another big award and honour for Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
- This US Congressman wants a sticker on EVs warning if the vehicle doesn’t contain an AM radio.
- Report from the Department of Duh: The music industry is still largely a boy’s club.
- Want to protect your brain as you age? Learn to play a piano. Heck, learn to play any music instrument.
- Kat Von D won that copyright lawsuit over one of her tattoos.
- These headphones test your hearing before you use them. Cool.
BONUS: Yep. (Via Larry)
BONUS BONUS: Maybe.
#14. I had a session with my artiste last week. She mentioned that Kat von D was blacking out many of her tats.
https://www.businessinsider.com/kat-von-d-tattoos-covered-with-black-ink-photos-2023-10