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Random music news for Tuesday, November 17, 2020

November 17, 2020November 16, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Arts & Crafts, Baby Shark, BBC, Car Audio, Deftones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Erykah Badu, FACTOR, Grimes, Radiophonic Workshop, Spotify

Those who had “asteroid collision” as part of their how-could-2020-get-any-worse almost had it pay out this past weekend. Coronavirus update

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Music News 

There’s a new all-time music video champion for views on YouTube. And the winner is…

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Baby Shark, YouTube

For the longest time, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee were the kings of YouTube with their billions of views for

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“Baby Shark” used as a method of torture. Surprised?

October 7, 2020October 6, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Baby Shark, Torture

If you end up in jail Oklahoma, don’t expect to be a cushy experience. Take the case of inmates at

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Music News 

Wash your hands with “Baby Shark!”

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Baby Shark, Handwashing

Sorry about this, but I’m just doing my part to save humanity. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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Music News 

Random music news for Friday, January 3, 2020

January 3, 2020January 2, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Baby Shark, Bon Drums, Depeche Mode, Internet Music Archive, Sabaton, Streaming, Tesla

It was on this day in 1977 that a company called Apple Computer was incorporated. What will we remember about

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Random music news for Friday, November 22, 2019

November 22, 2019November 21, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aerosmith, Apple, Baby Shark, Coldplay, Emo, Gramms, Las Vegas, Maestro Fresh Wes, Phil Lynott, Podcasting, Spotify, Thin Lizzy, UK Christmas Number 1

Is it just me or are you getting more spam calls on your mobile phone and/or land line? I’m averaging

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Random music news for Thursday, October 24, 2019

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Baby Shark, Doug Pu, Fender, Flea, Guitars, HMV, Kurt Cobain, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Rappers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sexual Harassment, Sunrise Records, Twitter, Vinyl

If I hear the term “quid pro quo” again today, I think my brain will explode. There will be none

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Next up in the musical plagiarism wars: An infringement charge against “Baby Shark”

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Baby Shark, Johnny Only, Lawsuit, Plagiarism

Who wrote the melody to “Baby Shark?” No one knows–although it’s thought to have originated as a campfire song for

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Random music news for July 31, 2019

July 31, 2019July 30, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Baby Shark, Kraftwerk, Lily Allen, Marcus Gray, Sony, Streaming

The end of July already? Have any stores set up their Christmas displays yet? If not, it won’t be long.

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Random music news for Thursday, July 18, 2019

July 18, 2019July 17, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC-DC, Baby Shark, Beatles, Death Metal, Finland, Podcasts, Snow Patrol, Woodstock 50, YouTube

The speaking tour continues. Tonight I’m in Kamloops. If you’re in the area, come on out. Details here. Give it

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WTF? 

Let me begin by saying I’m sincerely sorry about posting this earworm…

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Baby Shark, Parrot

…but now that it’s stuck in my head, my only hope is to cure myself by infecting others. You thought

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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