Random music news for Monday, January 6, 2025

Okay, it’s all over. Back to work. Now we deal with winter and Christmas bills. And, of course, we have music news for January 6, 2024.

1. We’ll still be looking back on 2024 for a bit. Here’s a look at some of the songs that made a difference last year.
2. On the same topic, Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” was the top Spotify song of 2024.
3. Russia is evil and weird. It fined partiers about $500 “for looking too gay.”
4. Mikkey Dee, drummer for Motorhead, reveals that he almost died of sepsis.
5. This home in Hawaii is for sale. It was owned by Peter Buck of REM.
6. Who knew that Morgan Freeman could sing so well? (Via Rick J)
7. CES is on in Las Vegas. What cool electronic gear is on display this year?
8. Do NOT go to Costco with Ariana Grande. Here’s why.
9. This could be something of a landmark deal when it comes to music publishers and AI.
10. There’s been a study of the thumbnail faces musicians use to attract views on YouTube. Er, okay…
11. Meanwhile, an AI VTuber is the biggest thing on Twitch.
12. And I’ll just throw this in: AI is now being used to make Oreos.

More music news? Go here.

BONUS: Thinking of buying a Cybertruck? No one else is.

BONUS BONUS: Remember Friday Night Videos? Here’s an episode from 1984 featuring all the original commercials. (Rick J again)