Random music news for Wednesday, May 2, 2018
After a day without Internet, TV or wifi due to technical issues, I’m back in business. Damn, that was some awful withdrawal. All I had was a land line. Now some music news for May 2, 2018.
- We knew it was coming: Gibson Guitars has filed for bankruptcy. The company has $500 million USD in debt.
- First, Kanye said that slavery was “a choice“…
- …then he wisely tried to take it all back.
- Sony sold half the shares they owned in Spotify. That was good for a profit of $750 million USD.
- Okay, so Apple seems to be selling a LOT of iPhones–including the iPhone X.
- iTunes turned 15 this week. Did you know this about the platform?
- Kanye blames Taylor Swift for his breakdown.
- KISS is planning their biggest tour ever. If you’ve never seen them, you should.
- Some Winnipeg Jets fans have come up with a Nashville Predators parody song. Cool, but to the tune of “The Gambler?” (Via Tom)
- Has Sweden glimpsed the future of music? Maybe.
- Whatever happened in the lives of some famous one-hit-wonders? Some bad stuff, actually. (Via Andrew)
- Do you use Instagram? Some cool new features are coming.
- Looking for a good music festival in Europe? Here are nine to think about.
- Would your grandmother bust dance moves like this?
- Want to know what your Post Malone name is? Use this generator.
- Tencent, China’s equivalent of Spotify, wants to go public with a valuation of $25 billion.
- U2 is headed for an appearance on Ellen. No, really.
