Random music news for Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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- New survey: 77% of Americans listen to music via streaming.
- Van Halen is done, says David Lee Roth.
- The Beatles’ Abbey Road album could be back at #1 in the UK this week.
- This alarm will wake you to your favourite podcast.
- The Foo Fighters have started work on the next album.
- Attention High Holy Days people: Bruce Springsteen is almost Jewish. (Via Alexander)
- Tegan and Sarah think they’ve found a way to frustrate scalpers.
- Following the Canadian election? Let’s examine some campaign playlists.
- Mathew Knowles, father of Beyonce, has breast cancer.
- Some hardcore Twenty One Pilots fan has found some hidden vocals on the Trench album.
- Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons is set to open a second music venue in London.
- Ken Burns PBS documentary on country music has spiked sales and streams.
- BTS is taking heat for agreeing to perform in Saudi Arabia.
- Why are fans still losing their sh*t over Tool? This could explain it.
- Bob Marley’s former home in London now has a coveted blue plaque.