Random music news for Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Russians are having trouble with their computer printers these days. Here’s why. Now let’s try some music news for March 23, 2022.
- Despite the pandemic, the global recorded music industry say revenues increase to US$25.9 billion, up 18.5% from 2020.
- The new Our Lady Peace hologram will feature holograms.
- So how do we feel about these reversible Leafs jerseys designed by Justin Bieber?
- Greta Van Fleet has canceled the rest of their tour because of health issues.
- A lot of people really don’t want Kanye to play Coachella. Check out the petition.
- This TikTok shows how Bob Moses wrote a song. (Via Sean)
- Speaking of which, maybe it’s not so smart to chase artists who go viral on TikTok. Here’s why.
- Oh, Maynard, you nut.
- Live Nation expects 2022 to be a record year for concert ticket sales globally, regardless of what’s happening in Ukraine.
- Donald Trump apparently discussed US foreign policy with Kid Rock because of course he did.
- What’s going on when it comes to the future of radio in the car? Take a look at this.
- Pavement’s new project is to raise money for…a cat?
- Wait: Pusha T wrote the “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle for McDonalds?
- Morrissey has announced a Las Vegas residency. I’m taking bets on how long it’ll be before he cancels them.
- Students at the University of South California have created a journal about the music industry.
- Looking for REALLY different Spotify playlists? Try Obscurify.
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BONUS: NASA now has 5,000 exoplanets in its database. Anyone out there?