Random music news for Tuesday, January 8, 2025

Brain bacteria: It might be a good thing. Entertain it with some music news for January 8, 2025.

1. There is much concern over the death of net neutrality in the US. What does that mean for consumers? More than you might realize.
2. This guy made £42,000 selling stolen songs by Coldplay and others on the dark web.
3. So THAT’S how AC/DC got their name. Thanks for setting the record straight.
4. Will Weird Al get nominated for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Don’t count it out.
5. Don’t stab your fellow concertgoers, dude.
6. The man who killed Tejano pop star Selena 30 years ago has applied for parole.
7. If TikTok gets banned in the US, that means creators will lose US$1 billion in revenue the first month.
8. Apple has to pay a fine of US$95 million because Siri has big ears.
9. Thinking on bailing from the cesspool that is Xitter? Here’s everything you need to know about Bluesky.
10. Nicki Minaj has been sued for assault by a male rapper.
11. WestJet 1, Swifty 0.
12. The estate of Isaac Hayes is determined to sue Donald Trump over unauthorized use of the song “Hold On I’m Coming.”
13. Three members of Jane’s Addiction are working on new music. One of them is not named Perry Farrrell.
14. The Cure is teasing a new album for next summer, which would coincide with a tour.
15. Limp Bizkit beer? You first.

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BONUS: What does a sound system featuring US$370,000 sound like? (Via Rick J)