Random music news for Friday, January 17, 2025
What are the dream jobs in countries around the world? Take a look at this map. My dream job is collecting music news for January 17, 2025.
- The Village People, who are performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration, say that they want to unite America. Good luck with that.
- Dave Grohl spent his birthday in a kitchen cooking for families affected by the LA wildfires.
- Police have charged a Toronto woman with a Taylor Swift ticket scam that took in $70,000.
- The fastest-growing genre when it comes to streaming is no longer Latin. It’s pop.
- Is TikTok really a good place to discover music? Not according to this article.
- And now that TikTok is in danger of disappearing in the US and Canada, maybe it’s time for another look at Snapchat.
- An unknown recording session from David Bowie’s Young Americans period has been found. (Via John)
- There’s a new Notorious Markets Report, a US report that looks at countries around the world that are infringing copyright.
- Got wireless headphones? Thank NASA. Here’s why.
- Dave Mustaine wine excursions? Yes.
- You’re never too old to become a famous singer. See?
- We have a different Marilyn Manson these days. See?
- Gen Z’s nightlife is largely booze-free. That’s healthy, but it spells problem for the live music industry.
- Jimmy Page has a cool/weird house. This video explains it. (Via Rick J)
- This is an interesting interview with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino.
BONUS: Now that Steamboat Willy-era Mickey Mouse is in the public domain, we’re going to see more things like this.
