Random music news for Thursday, January 23, 2025
We have entered the era of “gangster tech regulation.” It’s not going to be good. Music news for January, 23, 2025, on the other hand, only seeks to spread love.
- Just because TikTok has been given a reprieve doesn’t mean artists can relax. Time to diversify your social media strategy.
- Spotify has been under fire for “music fraud.” What does Apple have to say about the problem? Glad you asked.
- X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube have all signed a voluntary EU pledge to combat online hate. Yeah, I believe them…
- Songwriter Diane Warren lost a LOT in the LA wildfires.
- The Scorpions have postponed their Las Vegas residency because drummer Mikkey Dee is sick with sepsis.
- When Sting, one of the heathiest-looking men on the planet, cancels concerts because of illness, people get concerned.
- This guy says he’s going to crowd surf on his upcoming tour. When you click on this link, you’ll understand why this could be a problem. (Via Rick J)
- Who REALLY played cowbell on “Don’t Fear the Reaper?” There’s a continuing debate. (Rick J again)
- Trevor Noah will host the Grammys for the fifth time. The ceremony is Sunday, February 2.
- The story about Billy Corgan and Bill Burr being half-brothers just won’t go away.
- Guess what? Netflix prices are going up again!
- Black Sabbath used to be one of the most dangerous bands in the world. Now they keep getting community honours.
- Here’s a review of Midas Man, the biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
- Music on mushrooms–but it’s not what you think. (More Rick J)
- Here’s another story about how AI is going to cost jobs in the entertainment industry.
BONUS: Yep. All this and more. (Via Sean)
And this, too. (More from Sean)
