Random music news for Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Take a flip through this magazine. You might find someone you recognize. As for music news for January 21, 2025…
- Peter Forrest was a founder and vocalist for the funk-metal band 24-7 Spyz. He was found murdered in the Bronx earlier this month.
- I’m seeing a lot of articles like this: David Lynch’s musical world.
- No Doubt will reunite for FireAid.
- Think carefully before you click on this line: Roseanne Barr’s pro-MAGA rap.
- Busta Rhymes busted a guy in the face. He’s now been busted.
- This executive can make or break songs on Spotify. Meet Sulinna Ong.
- An interesting question: Is high-fidelity audio getting better or have we finally hit a wall?
- Is there uncertainty at the top of Universal Music over who will run the joint? Maybe.
- Here’s some great insight into how legacy bands like The Beatles and The Who remain relevant.
- This is cool: Scientists monitored heart rates of audience members during a concert to help understand the effects of live music on the human body.
- This is cool, too: Music therapy was a big part of Joni Mitchell’s recovery. (Via Christopher)
- Bob Dylan’s lyrics for “Tambourine Man” sold for US$400,000 at auction.
- Anyone interested in a recently-discovered cache of phone calls betwen John and Yoko.
- A fan of The Simpons and music? Try this and this.
- Push buttons are coming back to car infotainment systems. Good.
BONUS: I need one of these hats.
