Random music news for Wednesday, June 26, 2024

In science news, we learn today that pooping on the moon is a serious and messy business. You’re welcome. Now let’s do some music news for June 26, 2024.

1. RIP Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town. He was 49.
2. The main suspect in Tupac’s murder has made bail pending his trial.
3. There’s a warning about super-powerful ecstasy pills heading to the Glastonbury Festival.
4. This is sad. Paramount has shut down the MTV News website and deleted all the content.
5. Here’s a little insight on how much Spotify values music.
6. What’s the future of streaming? Some smart people who have a lot of skin in the game are trying to figure that out.
7. Meanwhile, will we keep going to see movies in theatres? Someone thinks so.
8. Who’s at the top of the mid-year touring chart? Not her. Her.
9. Coming soon: Apple Ring.
10. Kanye and the estate of Donna Summer have settled an uncleared sample lawsuit.
11. So the Foos Pat Smear went to a Taylor Swift show…
12. YouTube and the US State Department have created something called “US Global Music Ambassadors.” Soft power in action.
13. Let’s watch Snoop run the 200 metres against pro athletes.
14. Who are your favourite musicians’ favourite musicians? Let’s take a look.
15. On Canada Day, the CBC will run that tribute to Gordon Lightfoot was staged earlier this year at Massey Hall. Here’s a sample featuring Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush. (Via Darren)

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BONUS: My dogs have already placed an order.

BONUS BONUS: This is what the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound like to people who don’t like the Red Hot Chili Peppers. (Via Christopher)