Random Music News for Thursday, August 25, 2016
They’re going to cut power to my house and home studio for five hours today as they replace a transformer on the street. Looks like I’ll have time for a nap. And now, music news…
- An American wonders “What would the US equivalent of the Tragically Hip be?”
- Frank Ocean’s new music is already for sale on eBay. It ain’t cheap, though.
- A new 6-CD collection of stoner rock will be out soon. Yes, material from Witchnipple and Weedpecker is inclued.
- New Oasis! Well, kinda…
- And Liam’s still being a dickhead.
- Cher really tore Donald Trump a new one in this speech.
- An almost complete history of U2’s intro and outro songs. (Via Larry)
- Japan is coming down hard on concert ticket resellers.
- Going to a Slipknot show? Leave your cell phone in your pocket. Seriously. You’ve been warned.
- And Eddie Vedder isn’t above having someone ejected, either.
- The Minnesota Wild will pay tribute to Prince every time they score this coming NHL season.
- DJ Steve Aoki is going to Ted Williams/Walt Disney route by being cryogenically frozen when he dies.
- Boy band svengali Lou Pearlman’s cause of death has been revealed: a heart infection.
- SpinMedia, home of Spin and Vibe magazines is up for sale after a bunch of layoffs.
