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Random music news for Tuesday, April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Arkells, Brian May, Covid, Danny Elfman, EDM, Freddie Mercury, Gabby Giffords, HMV, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Ofcom, Payola, Phoebe Bridgers, Queen, Spotify, Teenage Head, The Weeknd

There’s now a board game for cats. Please enjoy. And now, music news for April 13, 2021. Here’s an ask

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments 311, Cheap Trick, Eddie Van Halen, Facebook, Justin Timberlake, Merch, NFTs, Phoenix, Podcasts, Punk, Skratch Bastid, Spotify, Vinyl

Too much? If so, the BBC would like to hear from you. If you’re a musician thinking about getting into

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Music Industry 

This meme points out an interesting contradiction…

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Alan Cross 3 Comments Royalties, Spotify

…or does it? Thoughts?

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Music News 

Random music news for Saturday, April 10, 2021

April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bassnectar, Brad Paisley, broadband, Dr. Dre, Lil Nas X, Lord of the Rings, Rage Against the Machine, RBC Ottawa Blues Festival, Spotify, Travis Barker

If you want to kill some time this weekend, check out this Russian-made version of Lord of the Rings. It’s…quite

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Music Industry 

Uh, Spotify? What you’re trying to do is called “radio.”

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Betty Labs, Locker Room, Radio, Spotify

Back in February, Spotify CEO Daniel EK mentioned that the platform was looking to expand its audio offerings by creating

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Music News 

Random music news for Wednesday, March 31, 2021

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Andrew Cash, Brian Rohan, BTS, CIMA, David Byrne, Fatboy Slim, Festivals, Listnr, Matt Bellamy, Muse, Nandi Bushell, NFTs, Pearl Jam, Spotify

This is good news. Could warp engine nacelles be far behind? Off to examine music news for March 31, 2021.

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Random music news for Saturday, March 27, 2021

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Artificial Intelligence, Bjork, Bono, Brian May, Dave Mustaine, Deadmau5, Eurovision, Gene Simmons, Joe Cocker, KISS, Megadeth, Queen, Roger Daltrey, Spotify

Apparently Popeye was right. Who knew? Let’s try some music news for Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Talk to Sharon

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Random music news for Friday, March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alex Pangman, Cassettes, David Marsden, Eating Disorders, Harvard Business Review, Johnny Lydon, Kate Bush, Merch, NFT, Rappers, Robert Daltrey, Robert Fripp, Robots, Sexism in Music, Sharon Osbourne, Spotify, Toyah Willcox

This gives new meaning to the term “dirty money.” We’re number one! We’re number one! CA-NA-DA! Yay. And ew. Moving

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Funny/Weird 

Spare a thought for poor TikTok singer Addison Rae and the farting sabotage

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Addison Rae, On My, Spotify, TikTok

Addison Rae was doing so well after blowing up on TikTok. Having just released her debut song, “Obsessed,” someone soon

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Gadgets 

Looking for your musical soulmate? This app might help.

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Musical Taste, MusicTaste, Spotify

It can be really tough to be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t share your taste in music. How

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Random music news for Saturday, March 20, 2021

March 20, 2021March 20, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Eurovision, Go! Team, INXS, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, M&M's, Maestro Fresh Wes, Paul McCartney, Phoenix Music Theatre, Princess Diana, Russia, Spotify, The Beatles, Tool

Well, that was quick The NFT craze has already hit its nadir. A man sold his fart for $85. Yes,

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