Random Music News for Monday, November 7, 2016
Just one more day to the US election. I know, I know. I wish it could go on longer, too. And now, the music news…
- This punk band has put a hex on Donald Trump.
- Did Jay Z’s appearance at a Clinton rally help or hurt her?
- Rihanna has won the coveted Shoe of the Year award. Wait–what?
- Courtney Love is now doing Shakespeare.Again:wait–what?
- Mariah Carey was reportedly paid $1 million to perform two songs at the unveiling of the Saks Fifth Avenue/Hudson’s Bay Christmas windows. At least that’s what I’ve been told…
- Meanwhile, she has a crazy prenup with James Packer.
- This BBC news presented just stole my heart for doing this with the Sex Pistols.
- The rotary phone is back, apparently. How do I text with this thing again?
- Metallica’s James Hetfield says that Kim looks like Kanye in drag. (Via Tom)
- Bat Out of Hell, the musical.
- “My 9-year-old daughter is a terrible singer. Do I tell her?”
- Authors, poets and musicians pick their favorite songwriter.
- Cool! Thurston Moore (ex-Sonic Youth) performing in the studio. (Via Michael)
- An interesting article on the art of DJing.
- Bad Company’s Mick Ralphs has suffered a stroke.
- Let’s talk a look at some James Hetfield-related Metallica memes.
- Prince Charles’ dance moves.
- How to smell music.
