Random Music News for Thursday, September 29, 2016
For some reason, I’ve been called to a consultation meeting by the federal Ministry of Finance today. (I’m not kidding!) Any requests? And now, some music news…
- Jari Kurri and Justin Bieber? Isn’t that a match penalty? (Via Tom)
- Not only is Spotify thinking about buying SoundCloud, but there are rumours that Disney might buy Twitter.
- According to Spotify, these are the world’s “most viral tracks” this week.
- And here are the top Spotify artists, tracks and albums for 2015-2016.
- So what, exactly, is going on with Prince’s estate these days?
- Joel North, a radio guy in Newfoundland, lost his job after a single tweet enraged the Internet. Was this an example of mob rule? This is worth following up and putting in context. Go here.
- David Bowie’s biggest singles will be collected together in a special “legacy” edition next year.
- Guitarists: Tired of all those cables? Here’s an amp that eliminates ALL of them.
- Just in time for Halloween, Iron Maiden has readied a new series of Eddie masks.
- Hey, Soundgarden! How’s that new album coming?
- “Could the future of Americana be…British?”
- Frances Bean Cobain has to pay for her soon-to-be-ex’s support while the divorce goes through.
- It’s almost time for Coachella Classic: Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Roger Walters, Neil Young and the Who set to play in the desert.
- This indie artist nearly died filming this music video.
- London’s mayor promises to work to preserve the city’s music scene which is actually in big trouble.
- YouTube has a new music sheriff in town. They think the new guy can help the company play nice with the music industry,
