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Random music news for Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Apparently, the Burning Man “orgy dome” was “uncomfortably moist.” Ew. On the dryer and more hygienic side, here’s music news for September 4, 2024.

  1. So Taylor Swift is an offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs now?
  2. Oh, great. Liam and Noel are already scrapping.
  3. How about a 4-acre cannabis-friendly music venue? (Via Rick j)
  4. Did I already mention that Jackie Fox of The Runaways has a new rock-based board game?
  5. Lara Trump’s new single is not getting good reviews. How about “Like rusty cans being thrown in a woodchipper?”
  6. On a similar topic, here’s a new anthem for Kamala Harris. (Via Sean)
  7. Will this make any future Metallica albums? (Via Tom)
  8. It must have taken an insane amount of time to put together this 290 hour playlist.
  9. MusiCounts’ Band Aid Program has announced that $1 million will be spread across 74 Canadian schools to help fund music programs. (From a press release.)
  10. The estate of Isaac Hayes is going hard at the Trump campaign for using one of his songs.
  11. NATO is now BRAT. Wait–what?
  12. Morrissey wrote the Pope demanding the Catholic Church rescind its approval of bullfights. Gotta say I’m with him on this one.
  13. No, a Britney Spears biopic is NOT in development.
  14. Okay, this is a weird type of synth. It’s called an otamatune.
  15. And finally, are our phones listening to us?

BONUS: Would you use a phone like this?

Alan Cross

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