Random music news for Wednesday, September 8, 2021
- A metal bassist stopped a possible mass shooting at a gig in Boise, Idaho. He got shot for his troubles, but he’ll be fine.
- How big is TikTok? It has passed YouTube for average watch time in both the US and the UK.
- I like this: Australian music stars team up for a “vax the nation” campaign.
- If your Google Clock alarm didn’t go off and you slept in, it could be Spotify’s fault.
- Those two new ABBA singles might not be selling, but pre-orders for their reunion album are breaking records in some territories.
- And in case you still need more information about the ABBA reunion, here you go. (Via Sean)
- It’s not your imagination: Critics are more timid these days.
- It’s Grandpa Weller now.
- Pakistani BTS fans bought a billboard at a busy intersetction in the city of Gujranwala. It was removed within 24 hours because it “promoted homosexuality.”
- A Lego Stratocaster? Yep. (Via Tom)
- Here are some fascinating stats about radio and podcast listeners.
- And the Sex Pistols just keep fighting with Johnny Lydon.
- Would you see a music movie like this? Pass.
- We’re going to get two new South Park movies by the end of the year. Sweeeet.
- There’s a new model in the Technics SL-1200 family of turntables. Also sweeet.
