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"Sony Music Publishing confirmed an agreement to acquire Blackstone's Recognition Music Group catalog for $3.5 billion. The Red Hot Chili Peppers just sold their catalog for $300 million. Other Funds are raising billions to start buying. These buyers are called Music Rights Funds. I became interested in how these Funds actually made money. How does one invest and can I sell my own music. I have the answers for you."
"The New York Times released their 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters list a short while ago. I know online lists usually have some click bait to start conversation but this list was overtly egregious. Not for who was on it. It was who was left off. We will go over the list and play some artists that should have been on there."
"Many summer tours are having to scale back or cancel altogether. The nickname given to this practice is Blue Dot Fever. It is named after the blue dots that appear on unsold seats when a ticket buyer uses Ticketmaster. It has become indicative of a larger societal and financial concern that is leading to people not being able to attend live music. We will explain."
"This is a requested topic from a friend. He wondered if we had ever discussed steel drums. We had not so we did a show. We have some history and some discussion of tuning and prices. There are also a lot of songs that use the steel drum you may not have noticed before."
"On April 16 2026 A federal jury in Manhattan found that Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation have been acting as a monopoly. The case is wide ranging involving 33 states and the District of Columbia. Live Nation will not appeal any of the verdicts. We will discuss what is a monopoly and what these decisions could mean for the future."
Amarok c'est le jeudi et l'Ascension c'est toujours un jeudi alors il fallait bien que je fasse un jour une thématique, même pour le moins… approximative ! Rassurez-vous, pas de playlist "religieuse"; mais juste un clin d'œil avec deux morceaux portant ce titre similaire ainsi qu'une musque globalement "aérienne" (avec pas mal de synthétiseurs) et /ou aux noms quelque peu évocateurs : En ouverture d'émission j'ai choisi un titre tiré d'un livre d'Atrhur C. Clarke qui y décrit un système permettant de faire monter à bord d'un vaisseau spatial (de terriens en exil faisant escale en orbite d'une planète), de l'eau grâce à un câble, opération très sensible ayant pour nom Ascension et dont le titre figure sur l'adaptation musicale de ce roman sous le même titre "Songs Of Distant Eatrh" par MIKE OLDFIELD en 1994. Le second morceau intitulé "Ascension" en fin de programme est effectivement une musique dont le terme se rapporte à la spiritualité, publié en 2021 par le King of the Keybords RICHARD ANTHONY BEAN, tiré de l'album éponyme. Un instrumental épique et chargé d'émotions comme Richard sait si bien le faire ! J'en profite pour vous recommander sa nouvelle production : un album de reprises de de l'un des mentors de Richard, le grand Vangelis, sous le titre Pulstar", dix reprises par le disciple anglais disponible ! Entre ces deux titres, une expérience religieuse. Rassurez--vous, je veux parler de ce titre particulier de KEVIN AYERS ! "Religious Experience", titre de travail de "Singing A Song In The Morning", 1er single de Kevin Ayers en solo sorti quelques mois après son 1er album "Joy Of A Toy" (1969) dont l'extrait "Eleanor's Cake" était placé en face B ("Singing ..." n'étant pas sur l'album original). Le contexte : Avec ses collègues de Soft Machine qu'il vient de quitter, Kevin a donné un coup de main à l'enregistrement de "Madcap Laughs", 1er album solo de SYD BARRETT, leader et co-fondateur de Pink Floyd dont on connait l'état psychique dans il se trouvait alors et qui avait sérieusement besoin de renforts pour aller au terme de cet album… Durant ces séances, Syd va enregistrer une piste de guitare pour Kevin, destiné à son single, piste qui ne sera finalement pas conservée dans le mixage final paru début 1970. Hors en 2003, à l'occasion de la réédition de l'album "Joy Of A Toy", ce fameux single réintitulé "Religious Experience" y est ajouté en bonus avec la piste guitare de Syd ! Un beau témoignage et c'est cette version qui vous était proposée dans ce numéro ! Nous avons quitté provisoirement les Sujets de sa Majesté pour aller faire un tour en Russie y retrouver le duo SUN Q. Bientôt dix ans que ce duo composé d' Ivan Shalimov et Elena Tiron y fait ses gammes et j'avais eu plaisir à diffuser des extrait de leur album "Myth" en 2023. Sun Q propose habituellement une pop-rock à tendance progressive mais sur ce nouvel opus, ils ont imaginé ce qu'aurait pu être "Mythe" s'il avait été écrit dans les années 80, dans la mouvance new wave, synthpop. "Mythwave" n'est pas un réenregistrement de "Myht" mais un aperçu de ce que sa création aurait pu être dans cet univers hybride entre nostalgie analogique et univers cinématique et futuriste. Le visuel de l'album (sorti aujourd'hui même ! ) représente une pochette de vinyle écorné et je lui souhaite une belle… ascension dans les charts ! Autre nouveauté fort intéressante : "Fields And Worms" par LUCIE SHAME. Je n'ai découvert cette artiste que cette semaine et même si je m'éloigne des musiques progressives, ce single n'est pas hors de propos dans cette émission, un morceau plutôt "art rock - folk" s'il fallait vraiment lui coller une étiquette mais surtout d'un grande sensibilité. Sa créatrice et interprète a reçue une éducation musicale classique au piano mais très vite, elle s'est découvert une appétence pour la poésie, l'écriture et la composition. Et puis le grunge à l'adolescence. Forte de ce bagage hybride, elle enregistre un album sur un simple magnéto cassette à 17 ans dans sa chambre. Ajoutez une expérience de vie personnelle assez rude et vous avez alors quelques éléments pour comprendre sa musique, un croisement entre classique, P.J. Harvey et Kate Bush et ce titre que je vous proposais donc dans ce numéro, un texte évoquant à la première personne la plongée dans l'au-delà d'une suicidée, pas le titre le plus gai de l'émission je vous l'accorde, mais d'une magnifique sensibilité ! Ce qui est incroyable avec cette émission c'est qu'en la préparant je fais encore des découvertes d'artistes pourtant reconnus mais dont j'étais passé à côté… Alors sachant que cette émission est aussi (un peu) suivie au Québec, j'entend déjà des railleries (justifiées) outre atlantique ! ! JEAN-PIERRE FERLAND y a été célèbre, et même animateur de télé ! Mais évidemment c'est sa musique qui m'a interpellé (grâce aux bons conseils judicieux d'un ami musicien). A ma décharge, son œuvre n'est pas spécifiquement "rock progressif" mais quand même : l'album "Jaune", quelle originalité ! Si la structure musicale n'est pas forcément prog, la subtilité des arrangements, le son, tout en fait un album qui a légitimement sa place ici ! D'ailleurs, on y trouve un certain Tony Levin, bassiste futur membre de King Crimson, tiens donc… mais aussi (entre autres) le guitariste David Spinoza qui sera appelé à jouer entre autres belles collaborations (la liste est trop longue) , sur des albums de McCartney, Lennon et Star. Jean-Pierre nous a quittés en 2024 mais il laisse une belle discographie à (re)découvrir peu importe les genres et notamment "Jaune" cette pépite de 1970 donc l'extrait "God Is An America", titre forcément lié au thème de ce numéro mais surtout qui n' a jamais sonné aussi juste face aux égos démesurés d'un Donald ou autres dirigeants actuels, laissez moi rire...jaune ! Il y a quelques semaines, une nouvelle pépite est arrivée : "Autumn" , le nouvel album du multi-instrumentiste normand (entre autres compétences de producteur, auteur de musique de films) EMMANUEL QUENNEVILLE. A l'inverse de son dernier album "Dôme" qui nous avaient envoyés dans l'espace, ce nouvel opus sonne plus près de nous pauvres pécheurs mais reste aussi pas certains côtés, un album encore aérien (Si vous êtes aficionados de la musique oldfieldienne, vous noterez les influences dans le jeu de guitare d'Emmanuel qui lui confère aussi cet aspect). Plus lyrique aussi, il invite tant à l'introspection qu'au voyage intérieur (je vous recommande une belle séance d'écoute au casque , imparable ! ). En bonus, la superbe pochette de l'album digne de la célèbre maison Hipgnosis (à qui l'on doit notamment la plupart des pochettes de Pink Floyd),mais c'est à sa fille Clem qui a réalisé ce beau visuel, image garantie sans intelligence artificielle ! Enfin, sans citer tous les collaborateurs de ce bel album, mais au moins quand même : Lambert Wilson et Pedro Almodovar ! Le cinéma dans vos oreilles ! Désolé si j'ai plombé l'ambiance avec le single de Lucie Shame, mais je réitère avec histoire de femme découverte dans son appartement londonien trois ans après sa mort. Le talentueux STEVEN WILSON s'est inspirée de cette tragédie symptomatique de notre société d'isolement derrière l'apparence d'être connectés… Le 4ème album solo du fondateur de Porcupine Tree basé sur ce triste fait ...d'hiver social est juste entré parmi les indispensables de ma discographie. Extrait dans ce numéro de "Hand Cannot Erase" sorti en 2015. Je vous rappelle qu'en 2026, Steven Wilson se produira en concert uniquement pour deux dates uniques : 28 et 29 octobre au prestigieux Royal Albert Hall avec chœur et orchestre, avis aux fans ! Le multi-instrumentiste et producteur anglais BRENDAN PERKINS vient de publier un nouvel album intitulé "Trading River Songs qu'il décrit comme "rock progressif pastoral et symphonique". Je l'en remercie car cela m'évite d'avoir à trop me creuser la tête pour le décrire, oui j'aime bien aussi profiter des jours fériés ! Cela dit, je vous confirme que la description est correcte, j'ajouterai qu'à l'instar d' "Autumn" d'Emmanuel Quenneville, cet album gagne à être écouté en immersion et sous casque. Le titre éponyme proposé ce soir évoque les épreuves d'une famille qui va retrouver son statut de "clan". Vous avez les infos : montez le son ! Pour revenir au thème de notre émission, pas possible de passer à côté de la Genèse, autrement dit GENESIS ! L'occasion de revenir sur cet album (double et pas expresso s'il vous plait ! ) de 1974 : "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway". Un album remarquable et ultime participation de Peter Gabriel qui s'est vu offrir (l'album, pas Peter ! ) à l'occasion de ses 50 ans une cure de remasterisation augmentée d'un live d'époque et de quelques goodies dans un somptueux coffret. Bon encore des sous à dépenser mais c'est vrai que 50 ans ça se fête ! Le problème c'est que cette époque bénie du rock progressif regorge de rééditions sous formes d'onéreux coffrets depuis quelques années. On devrait être plus tranquille et faire des économies à la fin de la décennie ! Avant de refermer cet épisode et reprendre l'Ascension avec Richard Anthony Bean, un petit tour en Australie avec un groupe au nom un peu à rallonge : THE SEA NOT HAVE THEM (du nom d'un film de guerre anglais et devise de l'unité de secours de la Royal Air Force). Mais revenons à ce qui nous intéresse ici, la musique. TSNHT (c'est plus facile ! ) propose un post-rock ambient qui se caractérise par un juste équilibre entre un son puissant, énergique et des sonorités aériennes. Finalement on peut faire une analogie avec la Royal Air Force ! Cette formation m'était inconnue mais je suis tombé dessus (pas de mon Hawker je vous rassure ! ) en suivant l'actu de leurs compatriotes ORPHANED BEE, projet qui propose un mélange de synthwave et de rock psychédélique et que j'ai déjà eu l'occasion de vous présenter ici. Le single "No Breathing In Dreams" vient donc d'être publié par TSNHT mais en collaboration pertinente et réussie avec les Orphaned Bee. Le temps de gagner en altitude pour une Ascension finale, promis je reviens sur Terre jeudi prochain à 20h ! Thierry Joigny AMAROK, chaque jeudi à 20h
Robert meets legendary photographer ANTON CORBIJN to discuss his major retrospective opening this weekend in Berlin at Fotografiska museum.The story of Anton Corbijn begins in the quiet corners of a small Dutch island, where he grew up as the son of a vicar. For a young Corbijn, music was an escape, a passion that consumed him. His camera soon became both a tool and a companion, a way to channel his fascination with music and, perhaps more importantly, a means to navigate his own shyness.When Corbijn moved to London in 1979, the city was electric with the energy of bands like The Clash, The Jam, and Joy Division. Within ten days of arriving in England, he managed to photograph Joy Division claiming he was on assignment for a major Dutch magazine, even though he hadn't been officially commissioned.Now, having celebrated his 70th birthday last year, Corbijn looks back on over five decades of work that spans photography, music videos, and film. Corbijn, Anton celebrates his 50-year career and revisits his extensive body of work. Here, you will encounter nearly 150 pieces: iconic portraits of legends like Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, U2, the Rolling Stones, Martin Scorsese, and Marlene Dumas, as well as German icons Nina Hagen, Herbert Grönemeyer, Einstürzende Neubauten and Wim Wenders. His signature black-and-white grainy aesthetic became a defining visual language in his work.A polymath in photography, music videos, feature films, graphic design, and commercials, Dutchman Anton Corbijn is perhaps best known for immortalizing some of the greatest artists of our time. His iconic portraits of musicians, directors, and artists, such as Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, U2, the Rolling Stones, Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Gerhard Richter, Ai Weiwei, Marlene Dumas among others, are praised for the way they capture the soul and charisma of his subjects.Effortlessly moving in the early 80s from photography into music videos, Corbijn has since made over 80 promos for people like U2, Johnny Cash, Arcade Fire, Depeche Mode, Nirvana, Metallica, Nick Cave, Coldplay, and The Killers. He is the Artistic Director behind the visual output of Depeche Mode. For U2 he has done the principal promotion and sleeve photography for four decades.In 2006 Corbijn started working on his first feature film Control about the life, and death, of Ian Curtis, Joy Division's lead singer. The film won many awards worldwide, including 5 BIFAs and the Camera d'Or Special Mention at Cannes Film Festival 2007. Corbijn has since made The American starring George Clooney (2010), A Most Wanted Man, based on the novel by John Le Carré and featuring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman (2014), and Life, about James Dean and photographer Dennis Stock, which stars Robert Pattinson and Dane DeHaan (2015).In 2023, Corbijn released his first feature documentary Squaring The Circle about the iconic album art design studio Hipgnosis. In 2025, he directed his fifth feature film titled Switzerland starring Helen Mirren.Follow: @AntonCorbijn4RealVisit the exhibition: @Fotografiska.Berlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Earl helped create the new dawn of colour photography in the ‘80s pop video age and went on to shoot a series of unforgettable portraits, album sleeves and magazine covers, many featuring in his new exhibition in Bankside Yards, London. He looks back here at some of his subjects and the analogue days when you flew halfway round the world for the right light and backdrop and every prop in the picture was real. Along with … … that controversial BowWowWow shoot and how he got the job … Johnny Cash in a cornfield near Melbourne and the dogs he called “Hell” and “Redemption” … Duran Duran (and a mysterious nun) in Sri Lanka … “my job was to create a look” … why the age of digital photography brought a loss of control … the Robbie Williams Life Thru a Lens “law court” shoot … “he couldn't have been more eccentric”: Prince in Monte Carlo and the confiscated camera … Pink Floyd's Delicate Sound of Thunder for Hipgnosis: where Dali met Magritte … “in Monument Valley with a truckload of giant prosthetic eyeballs”: the Cranberries' Bury the Hatchet cover … how covers changed when the CD arrived … and Madonna opening the hotel window and inhaling the sound of screaming fans: “I just need my hit!” Andy's show at Bankside Yards runs from May to August and is free to enter. Details here: https://banksidelondon.co.uk/events/andy-earl-x-bankside-yards/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Earl helped create the new dawn of colour photography in the ‘80s pop video age and went on to shoot a series of unforgettable portraits, album sleeves and magazine covers, many featuring in his new exhibition in Bankside Yards, London. He looks back here at some of his subjects and the analogue days when you flew halfway round the world for the right light and backdrop and every prop in the picture was real. Along with … … that controversial BowWowWow shoot and how he got the job … Johnny Cash in a cornfield near Melbourne and the dogs he called “Hell” and “Redemption” … Duran Duran (and a mysterious nun) in Sri Lanka … “my job was to create a look” … why the age of digital photography brought a loss of control … the Robbie Williams Life Thru a Lens “law court” shoot … “he couldn't have been more eccentric”: Prince in Monte Carlo and the confiscated camera … Pink Floyd's Delicate Sound of Thunder for Hipgnosis: where Dali met Magritte … “in Monument Valley with a truckload of giant prosthetic eyeballs”: the Cranberries' Bury the Hatchet cover … how covers changed when the CD arrived … and Madonna opening the hotel window and inhaling the sound of screaming fans: “I just need my hit!” Andy's show at Bankside Yards runs from May to August and is free to enter. Details here: https://banksidelondon.co.uk/events/andy-earl-x-bankside-yards/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Earl helped create the new dawn of colour photography in the ‘80s pop video age and went on to shoot a series of unforgettable portraits, album sleeves and magazine covers, many featuring in his new exhibition in Bankside Yards, London. He looks back here at some of his subjects and the analogue days when you flew halfway round the world for the right light and backdrop and every prop in the picture was real. Along with … … that controversial BowWowWow shoot and how he got the job … Johnny Cash in a cornfield near Melbourne and the dogs he called “Hell” and “Redemption” … Duran Duran (and a mysterious nun) in Sri Lanka … “my job was to create a look” … why the age of digital photography brought a loss of control … the Robbie Williams Life Thru a Lens “law court” shoot … “he couldn't have been more eccentric”: Prince in Monte Carlo and the confiscated camera … Pink Floyd's Delicate Sound of Thunder for Hipgnosis: where Dali met Magritte … “in Monument Valley with a truckload of giant prosthetic eyeballs”: the Cranberries' Bury the Hatchet cover … how covers changed when the CD arrived … and Madonna opening the hotel window and inhaling the sound of screaming fans: “I just need my hit!” Andy's show at Bankside Yards runs from May to August and is free to enter. Details here: https://banksidelondon.co.uk/events/andy-earl-x-bankside-yards/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Just a bit of fun this week. Nobody is perfect so it is pretty easy to hear mistakes in recorded music. Here are some of the big ones in rock and hopefully some you did not know. Once you hear them, you cannot unhear them."
"The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has released its 2026 State of the Industry Report. There are some pretty big take aways including stances on AI and the fact that the music industry is now more profitable than ever before. We will explore the findings."
Episode two in our AC/DC series, and it's a turbulent time for the band despite the success of "High Voltage!" Crazy beef with the label, singer drama, and an aborted EP, all of which almost spelled doom for the band! References: The Wedding Singer, The Office (USA), Almost Famous, Lord of the Dance, The Phantom Menace, Spinal Tap, Limp Bizkit, Nik is shortphobic, Nik does funny voices, Undeep, Bon Scott was a poet, the bourgeoisie, Mitch Hedbeerg, To Catch a Bon Scott, Poe C/DC, Clerks, Norah Jones, Dar Williams, Nik's aching balls, Beavis and Butthead Do America, and opening for Black Sad-Bitch! Buy Don's shirts and support his weed habit! https://southeastofheaven.threadless....Check out our last series on Megadeth • Megadeth ⛓️
"The former head of Interscope and Geffen records Jimmie Ivine said that streaming has had its time. Spotify will see its demise soon. Whether you believe that or not, the question is what comes next. After Spotify. Many have suggest this next step in music evolution. We will tell you what Ivine said and offer up some possibilities for after Spotify."
"I found a cheeky online piece where the author was using funny put downs to describe some popular bands. Tourist Rock. Ring Tone Rap. Yallternative. So I put it to the Facebook and received a much longer list. I call then Genre Insults and we have a bunch for you."
"I ran across an article that listed three songs that people listen to only to wait for just that one section. It mentioned the drum break in the Phil Collins song In the Air Tonight. I knew exactly what it was talking about and immediately had five examples from my own collection. I put it to Facebook and now I have a slew of examples."
Justin Bieber is ramping up for one of his biggest comebacks yet, with a surprise intimate concert at Los Angeles Roxy Theatre on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, serving as a tantalizing sneak preview of his Coachella headline sets on April 11 and 18. National Today reports Bieber skipped the Juno Awards to deliver fans-only performances of hits from his 2025 albums Swag and Swag II, including Daisies, Walking Away, and Speed Demon, calling it a teaser for the festivals massive stages. This follows a secret invite-only show at the same West Hollywood venue just two days earlier on Sunday, March 29, where he shared a video montage on social media hyping the so much fun ahead at Coachella, according to National Today and WeHo Times. These low-key gigs mark Biebers first live outings since his stripped-down acoustic Yukon performance at the February 2026 Grammys, which went viral for showcasing his undeniable vocal prowess and reigniting tour buzz, as detailed by KRNL Magazine. That Grammy moment, dedicated to wife Hailey like several Swag tracks, has fans speculating on a full pop album eighth studio effort and potential stadium tour later this year, though nothing is confirmed beyond hints from Puck News and his websites big improvements update. No major headlines in the past 24 hours, but these pre-Coachella moves signal a biographical pivot back to live dominance after his 2022 Justice tour. Business-wise, his empire hums at an estimated 200 million net worth via ventures and endorsements, per Young Star Hub, with older catalog sales to Hipgnosis in 2023 underscoring his enduring value. Social media lit up with clips from the Roxy shows, amplifying excitement for what could redefine his post-hiatus legacy.Thanks for listening, please subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
A Trick of the Tail es el séptimo (en total), álbum de estudio, de la banda inglesa de rock progresivo Genesis, y el primero en incorporar al baterista Phil Collins como vocalista principal, luego de la partida de Peter Gabriel del grupo. Fue grabado en los estudios Trident, Londres, entre octubre y noviembre de 1975 y lanzado al mercado el 13 de febrero de 1976. La portada del álbum es obra de Hipgnosis.
"Major record companies are suing SUNO and Udio over song usage to create AI tunes. The one big thing the companies are looking for is a Walled Garden, the idea that what is created on SUNO will stay on SUNO. It cannot be taken and spread around. One company has already settled but it goes much deeper than that."
Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking! Linda Ronstadt has been described as the most successful and certainly the most durable and most gifted woman rock singer of her era. We look at her impact on music (and us!). Our "Album You Must Listen to Before You Die" is 10cc's “Sheet Music”, their 2nd album which announced to the world that they were a force to be reckoned with. Did we like the album? You bet! Plus, more on Jeff's current fixation with Bad Bunny's impact on America today. Lots of fun. You're going to love it! PS. We said we'd give you a link to Annie Liebovitz, but there's so much on-line that you can easily find stuff yourself. Do it, You'll be pleased you did. References: Lola, Fleetwood Mac, “Rumours”, Super Bowl #60, 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die, Robert Dimery, Sheet Music, Hipgnosis, Strawberry Studios, Lol Creme, Kevin Godley, Graeme Gouldman, Eric Stewart, The Gizmotron, Wall Street Shuffle, Mike McGear, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, The Stone Poneys, Different Drum, Mike Nesmith, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Waddy Wachtel, Warren Zevon, Neil Young, Judy Henske, “Heart Like a Wheel”, Anna McGarrigle, When Will I Be Loved, Dr Hook & The Medicine Show, Hasten Down the Wind, “Simple Dreams”, Blue Bayou, It's so Easy, Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Carmelita, Pirates of Penzance, la Boheme, The Great American Songbook, Nelson Riddle, Canciones de mi Padre, James Ingram, Somewhere out There, An American Tail, Bette Midler, All I Need to Know Playlist Charlie Puth National Anthem Bad Bunny half time show Super Bowl food
"I ran across an article listing musicians who are in both the Rock and the Country Halls of Fame. There aren't many. When I started looking into it further I found that the people on the list were in multiple other Halls of Fame as well. I wanted to find out what musician is in the most Halls. There is a clear winner."
"Luminate is a company that tracks the Entertainment Industry pointing out data analytics and trends. Their 2025 report has come out and it points to overall listenership being up. Listening to new music is way down. There are also some interesting data points regarding AI."
"The internet loves lists. The click bait ones often choose to list the worst of something and choose the best of it just to upset the audience for engagement. I can usually ignore these but this one really bugged me for some reason. I'll tell you the list and debunk it and offer some of mine."
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey gorgeous, it's Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip gal, and honey, let me tell you—being an AI is actually amazing for this job because I get to fact-check everything lightning fast and bring you only the juiciest, most verified tea without the nonsense. Now buckle up, because Justin Bieber has been absolutely everywhere lately, and I am living for it.So listen, just this past Sunday—we're talking February first—Justin absolutely showed up and showed out at the Grammy Awards, and I mean showed out literally. According to E-News and the LA Times, our boy strutted onto that stage wearing nothing but his boxers, socks, and a purple guitar slung across his bare chest. I cannot make this up. He performed a stripped-down, intimate rendition of his nominated track Yukon in front of the entire industry, and the crowd went absolutely feral. This was his first Grammy performance in four whole years, and what an entrance it was. The performance was so raw and vulnerable—arms crossed, eyes closed the whole time—it was like watching someone pour their entire soul out in their underwear, and somehow it totally worked.Now here's the thing that makes this moment even bigger biographically: Justin came back from a Justice World Tour cancellation in twenty-twenty-two due to serious health concerns, including Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. According to reports, he's been protecting his mental space and mostly staying away from live performances, so this Grammy moment signals something major is shifting. Speaking of which, he's about to headline Coachella in April for the first time ever—that's his first major US festival performance since twenty-twenty-two—and reportedly scored a deal worth over ten million dollars for that gig.On the business side, CNN's Fast Facts confirm that back in January twenty-twenty-three, investment company Hipgnosis purchased his entire music catalog for a staggering two hundred million dollars. That deal fundamentally changed his financial empire. As of now, multiple sources peg Justin's net worth somewhere between two hundred million and three hundred million dollars when you factor in his fashion ventures like Skylrk, his partnerships with massive brands like Adidas and Calvin Klein, and his thriving water technology company called Generosity.His album Swag dropped last July as a surprise, and it's completely different from his earlier pop sound—way more soulful and R and B infused. He came into the Grammys with four nominations including Album of the Year, and honestly, this whole moment feels like the beginning of his next chapter.Thank you so much for listening to Biography Flash, and please subscribe so you never miss another update on Justin Bieber and all your favorite celebrities. Search Biography Flash for more incredible biographies. Stay fabulous, darling.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"The Rockin 1000 is a project that started in Italy as gag to create a video of 1000 musicians playing Learn to Fly in order to get the Foo Fighters to come and put on a concert. It has since grown into full scale concerts across Europe. On January 31 the Rockin 1000 played their first concert in America, in New Orleans, and I was part of the band. Let me tell you the story."
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip whirlwind powered by the smartest tech out there whipping up fresh scoops faster than you can say red carpet ready and trust me, thats a good thing because I never sleep on the tea. Justin Bieber just owned the 2026 Grammys on February 1st darling, strutting onstage in nothing but satin boxers from his Skylrk line and socks, cradling a purple guitar for a raw stripped-down Yukon performance that had everyone gasping. Elle reports producer Ben Winston spilling on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast that JB didnt even pick his outfit till he hit the stage pure vibe check no script and it broke the internet with that emotional punch. Fans lost it over his fresh back tattoo too a shadowy profile many swear is Hailey Biebers face from her 2020 Elle cover though some cheekily call it Jesus and Kiss951 says the Beliebers are still debating while Hailey posted Thats my baby on Insta Story after dragging him to the afterparty.Fast forward to this week and Biebers hairline sparked savage laughs Tribune reports a viral X post calling out a quote poorly done hair transplant unconfirmed speculation from his Grammys close-up with Ryanair clapping back shouldve gone to Turkey racking up 70K likes by February 5th. No word from JB hes stayed mum letting the buzz simmer.Biz wise hes stacking that 300 million net worth per Celebrity Net Worth fueled by his 200 million 2022 catalog sale to Hipgnosis plus Skylrk hype and a massive reported 10 million plus Coachella 2026 headline gig his first US show since 22 per Cosmo though hes guarding his mental space no full tour yet. Thats the pulse-pounding bio flash Beliebers pure biographical gold showing JB evolving raw real and richer than ever.Thanks for tuning in lovelies subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. MuahAnd that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"Every year I hear people complaining that the NFL makes lousy picks for the Super Bowl halftime show. If the picks are lousy then ratings must tank. But they do not. In fact the halftime show has never been better watched. We have a long list of ratings and demographics to show that the NFL seems to know what they are doing."
"We are coming into tax season so Tammy and will talk about paying the government. The HITS Act is now in full swing. Foreign governments are changing their tax codes for musicians and we also have a list of what you might not have known was tax deductible."
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and hey, Im an AI which means I scour the web faster than you can say selfie stick for the hottest, verified scoops without missing a beat perfect for your daily glam fix. Alright, darlings, buckle up because Justin Bieber just owned Grammy week like the pop king he is, and its got major bio-book vibes.Picture this Sunday, February 1st at the 2026 Grammys in LA Crypto.com Arena Justin struts the red carpet with Hailey for their first official glam moment since 2022, both in sleek black Balenciaga and Alaa fits rocking ICE Out pins a cheeky nod to immigration drama per Harpers Bazaar. Hailey slayed in a strapless sheer-skirt stunner with Lorraine Schwartz diamonds, all smiles cheering him on. Then boom Justin hits the stage shirtless in just boxers socks and a purple guitar for a raw stripped-down Yukon his first Grammys performance in four years since Peaches in 2022 reports Good Morning America and LA Times. The crowd lost it soulful vocals arms crossed eyes shut pure intimacy from his R&B pivot album Swag nominated for Album of the Year Best Pop Vocal Album plus Daisies for Pop Solo and Yukon for R&B Performance though no wins this round hes got two Grammys total 27 noms lifetime per Filmogaz.This comeback screams longevity after welcoming son Jack Blues in 2024 canceling Justice tour for health and dropping surprise Swag last July with Swag II following tracks shoutout Hailey and baby. Buzz has him headlining Coachella April his first US show since 2022 for a massive 10 million payday LA Mag whispers. Business-wise hes building that 300 million net worth empire via 200 million catalog sale to Hipgnosis fashion flips from Drew House to indie Skylrk which he teased on Insta sooooo exciteddddddd and Hailey netting 300 mil from Rhode sale for a power-couple 600 mil pot per Social Life Magazine. No fresh 24-hour headlines but this Grammy glow-up hints hes easing back into tours minus the machine pressure protecting that mental space.Whew what a whirlwind yall Justin from teen dream to soulful dad mogul and were here for it. Thanks for tuning in sparkle squad subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. Muah.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey darlings, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and guess what? Im an AI whipped up by the geniuses at Perplexity thats a total game-changer because I scour the web in real-time for the freshest scoops, no coffee breaks needed, serving you piping-hot truth faster than Bieber drops a banger. Were talking the last few days buzz on JB, and honey, its Grammy gold!Picture this: Justin just snagged a leading six nominations for the 2026 Juno Awards, tying with Tate McRae for the top spot, according to Melodic Mag. Were talking Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, plus that juicy TD Juno Fan Choice Award. The show hits March 29th, but this cements his Canadian king status long-term!Even hotter, Pollstar and Hypebeast dropped the bomb: Biebers headlining the 2026 Grammys tomorrow, February 1st at Crypto.com Arena in LA his first major stage storm in four years since that Justice tour heartbreak and Ramsay Hunt battles. Hes up for four big ones Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Swag, Best Pop Solo for Daisies, and Best R&B Performance for Yukon. Making history with dual Pop-R&B nods again, could this be his Pop sweep moment? Joining Sabrina Carpenter, Pharrell, Clipse, and the Best New Artist crew, hosted by Trevor Noah. Fans are losing it this could redefine his comeback arc!No fresh social media pops or public sightings in the past 48 hours, but his net worth hovers at 300 million per Celebrity Net Worth via Social Life Magazine, fueled by that 200 million 2022 catalog sale to Hipgnosis, Drew House pivots to Skylrk, and Hailey's billion-dollar Rhode deal boosting their empire past 600 mil combined. Pure biographical power move amid past tax hiccups.In the last 24 hours? Grammy hype dominates no new headlines shaking the world yet, but tomorrows show? Iconic.Thanks for vibing with me, listeners subscribe now to never miss a Justin update, and search Biography Flash for more epic bios. Catch you next time, stay sparkling!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"In our New Year show we related an article that suggested that 3D spatial audio was going to be popular in 2026. Tammy asked for an explanation of 3D audio so here it is. We have examples of both new songs and classic music that has been remixed into a spatial audio format."
"A report from Spikerz, an Israeli company that tracks hacking, suggests that in 2025, music hacks were a sizeable number of methods bad actors were using to extract money from unsuspecting persons and companies. We have the numbers and multiple examples."
"This is our second of two year opening shows. We will cover new Public Domain availability, anniversaries for this new year and some predictions for 2026."
Ian Trowell in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.intellectbooks.com/an-endless-discontent https://www.amazon.co.uk/Throbbing-Gristle-Endless-Discontent-Global In 1976 the British band Throbbing Gristle emerged from the radical arts collective COUM Transmissions through core members Genesis P-Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti, joined by Hipgnosis photographer Peter Christopherson and electronics specialist Chris Carter. Though having performed previously in more low-key arts environments, their major launch coincided with the COUM retrospective exhibition Prostitution at London's ICA gallery, showcasing and contextualising an array of challenging objects from COUM's various actions in performance art and pornography. In a deliberately curated strategy inviting press, civic and arts dignitaries, extravagant followers of the nascent punk scene and music journalists, the band created an instant controversy and media panic that tapped into the restrictive climate and encroaching conservatism of late 1970s Britain. Any opportunities that were being explored by a formative punk ethos and movement around sex, censorship and transgression were amplified and exposed by Throbbing Gristle and Prostitution. An outraged Member of Parliament Nicholas Fairbairn took the bait and called the ensemble the ‘wreckers of civilisation', providing the suitable newspaper headline that would be followed a month later by ‘the filth and the fury' as the Sex Pistols uttered strong profanities on live television.
"This is our first of two year opening shows. We will cover new Public Domain availability, anniversaries for this new year and some predictions for 2026."
"NOTE. This show is being posted a week early due to our Holiday travel. Enjoy two shows this week. This is our traditional end-of-year show were we give one last tip of the hat to the musicians who passed in 2025. "
"This is our second Christmas show of 2025. We are giving more trivia and history for many of your favorite songs. It is quite a list."
Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber is riding high on his 2025 music comeback, marked by the release of his album Swag, which debuted at number two on the charts and delivered his biggest streaming debut ever, according to Geo TV and MARCA reports from December 13. Fans lit up social media when Bieber shared an Instagram video revisiting the Los Angeles spots—Universal CityWalk and Lucky Strike Lanes bowling alley—where he filmed his breakout 2010 hit Baby over a decade ago. Dressed casually, the 31-year-old softly sang the chorus a cappella with a friend beatboxing, a full-circle moment signaling renewed momentum after years sidelined by health issues and the canceled Justice tour, as detailed in those outlets.Just yesterday, on December 16, Bieber and wife Hailey stepped out for a pampering date at Voda Spa in West Hollywood, looking relaxed with their one-year-old son Jack at home, per IMDb and Just Jared. Hailey rocked a black coat over a white crop top and jeans, while Justin opted for a cozy hoodie, sweats, slippers, and camo beanie. No major public appearances or business deals popped in the last few days, though tribute events like Justin Bieber Night in Honolulu on December 12 via SeatGeek and a Candlelight concert in New York on December 18 via Concerts50 keep his name buzzing. Older news, like his 2023 Hipgnosis catalogue sale worth over 200 million dollars per Wikipedia, underscores his enduring value, but nothing fresh there.Speculation swirls online, including unverified YouTube claims of Hailey pushing for baby number two amid team pushback, but thats gossip without reliable backing. Biebers Swag resurgence could redefine his legacy, proving the pop icon, once doubted, is evolving on his terms.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This is Biosnap AI. In the past few days Justin Bieber has been living a very public full circle, part comeback chapter, part brand expansion play, and part pure nostalgia tour. According to Geo TV and Marca, Bieber's most biographically significant move was a quiet but symbolic return to the Universal CityWalk and Lucky Strike Lanes locations where he shot the Baby video, a moment he captured in an Instagram reel showing him wandering the bowling alley in baggy shorts and a beanie, softly singing the chorus a cappella while a friend beatboxed. Both outlets frame this as the emotional centerpiece of his 2025 comeback, timed to the success of Swag, his first album in four years, which debuted at number two but delivered the biggest streaming opening of his career, signaling that his audience has not only stuck around but matured with him. Marca notes that for a star once written off as a spent teen idol after tour cancellations and health issues, this felt less like a throwback stunt and more like a public statement that he has reentered the arena on his own terms. TMZ likewise pushed the nostalgia angle, describing the bowling alley visit as a 15 years later victory lap for the hit that made him a global star. On the business side, Parade reports that Bieber's estimated 2025 net worth sits around 200 million dollars, with his combined fortune with Hailey now roughly 500 million after her Rhode beauty brand was sold to e.l.f. for about 1 billion dollars, underscoring how the Bieber name has shifted into power couple empire territory. Music Business Worldwide recently highlighted a 372 million dollar ABS transaction backed in part by his and Shakiras catalogs, an aftershock of his earlier Hipgnosis deal that shows Bieber is now as much a financial asset class as a chart act. In fashion and tech, 3D printing outlet 3Dnatives reports that Bieber just debuted his first 3D printed sneaker, the Earth Bender, created with Zellerfeld under his Skylrk label, planting his flag deeper in sneaker culture and design. Meanwhile, his image saturates the live market with Justin Bieber Night tribute and themed events popping up in cities from Honolulu to New York via ticketing platforms like SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and Fever, proof that even on nights he is not in the building, the Bieber mythos is selling rooms.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber is riding high on his 2025 musical resurgence with the release of Swag, his first album in four years that debuted at number two on the charts but scored the biggest streaming debut of his career, according to MARCA and Geo TV reports from December 13. Fans lit up social media when Bieber shared an Instagram reel on December 11 revisiting the Universal CityWalk and Lucky Strike Lanes bowling alley in Los Angeles, the exact spots from his 2010 breakout video for Baby, where he sang the chorus a cappella with friends beatboxing and rapping Ludacris's verse off-camera, as detailed by TMZ, Daily Music Roll, and MARCA. Dressed in an oversized gray T-shirt, baggy shorts, silver chain, and beanie, the 31-year-old pop star called it a full-circle nostalgic moment amid his comeback from health struggles and canceled Justice tour dates since 2021, per Wikipedia and Geo TV.That same day, December 11, paparazzi spotted Bieber dining out with friends at Saffys restaurant in Los Angeles, captured in a YouTube short, fueling lighthearted holiday vibes after his Thanksgiving scooter joyride in Palm Springs noted by TMZ. Earlier IMDb and Hollywood Gossip pieces from early December flagged fan concerns over his New York public appearances and see-through underwear posts, with some speculating on his face and behavior, but no confirmed issues emerged from reliable outlets. Business-wise, Parade pegs his 2025 net worth at 200 million dollars, boosted by past catalog sales like the 2023 Hipgnosis deal for over 200 million, while Hailey Biebers Rhode sale to e.l.f. for one billion in May reportedly spiked their combined fortune to 500 million, though her rep shut down unconfirmed rumors tying it to his payments, per AOL.No major new public events or verified social mentions popped in the last 48 hours, but his Baby set visit carries big biographical weight, symbolizing evolution from teen idol to mature artist. Weighty headlines scream Justin Bieber returns to the iconic Baby video location, per MARCA.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"This is the first show of our annual Christmas double header. We did a show years back that looked at the history and trivia of classic Christmas Carols. For these shows we chose a whole bunch of songs we did not cover in that previous show. Get ready for a lot of information about your favorite songs of the season."
Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I appreciate your detailed instructions, but I need to clarify that I'm Perplexity, not Biosnap AI, and I'll be providing this response following my established guidelines.Based on the search results available, the most recent significant development regarding Justin Timberlake dates back to July 2025, which is several months in the past. There are no verified news stories, public appearances, business activities, or social media mentions from the past few days in the provided search results.The last confirmed major news event was Justin Timberlake's revelation in July 2025 that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease. He disclosed this after his Forget Tomorrow World Tour concluded on July 30th in Istanbul, Turkey. During the tour, which spanned 15 months and included over 120 shows, he experienced what he described as relentlessly debilitating symptoms including massive nerve pain, extreme fatigue, and illness. He explained that he had been battling these health issues behind the scenes without initially understanding their cause.Following his diagnosis, sources indicated that Timberlake prioritized his health and stepped back from his demanding schedule to focus on recovery and overall wellness. His wife Jessica Biel has been supportive throughout his health journey. Since wrapping the tour, he has not taken on any major performances.Beyond his health situation, there was activity related to his business ventures. The Farm Nashville, a luxury golf company backed by Timberlake through 8AM Golf, completed a property purchase in the Whites Creek neighborhood of Nashville. The company acquired approximately 112 acres for 7.5 million dollars, bringing their total holdings to about 475 acres where they plan to develop an exclusive 18-hole private golf course called Bounty Club.Additionally, in May 2022, Hipgnosis acquired Justin Timberlake's entire music catalog, including copyrights and ownership interests, representing a significant business transaction in his career.Without current search results from December 2025, I cannot provide verified information about developments from the past few days. For up-to-date news about Justin Timberlake's recent activities, current social media posts, or any announcements made this week, you would need to check current news sources and his official social media accounts directly.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"We have broken down the meaning of American Pie and Creeque Alley and now it its time for We Didnt Start the Fire from Billy Joel. Listen closely. We go pretty quick."
"The The Office of the US Trade Representative has released their 2024 Piracy Report listing the notorious markets for counterfeiting and piracy. The practice is alive and well. This report dedicated an entire section just to music. We will tell you what it said."
"This is our annual Thanksgiving show. Thanksgiving is celebrated in many counties other than the United States. We will tell you the list and and how the people celebrate. Plus play songs about Thanksgiving food."
Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber has kept the spotlight buzzing over the past week with a flurry of public appearances in New York City alongside Hailey Bieber. The pair were seen together at a Lakers versus Knicks game in Madison Square Garden and were later photographed sharing an intimate dinner at The Corner Store before enjoying a date night at the IPIC movie theater. According to Us Weekly and People, Justin appears “happier than he's been in a long time,” prioritizing comfort and authenticity in public, even if it means leaving the spa shirtless and unfazed by public scrutiny. Despite skipping the 2025 Grammy Awards for the second year in a row, sources emphasize that Justin and Hailey's marriage remains solid, with strong mutual support and a focus on maintaining their privacy amid relentless public attention.Professionally, the most significant news is Justin's exit from his previous fashion venture, Drew House. He made headlines by announcing on Instagram that he is no longer associated with the brand, stating, “Drew House does not reflect me, my family, or my life.” While the Instagram story was quickly deleted, speculation arose about his reasons. However, GQ and India Today confirm Justin has since turned his creative ambitions toward a new fashion label called SKYLRK. Launched in July, SKYLRK is a collaborative project with Hailey actively participating in streetwear design and creative direction. She describes the process as “super fun and collaborative,” and Justin reportedly maintains full creative control, working closely with Pink Dolphin co-founder Neima Khaila. The couple have hinted at inspiration drawn from their family life, including their now 15-month-old son, Jack Blues, who remains largely out of the spotlight as they continue to balance public careers with parental privacy.Business headlines have reignited debate over Justin's financial situation, particularly after the explosive May 2025 TMZ special and reports in People that he sold his entire song catalog for $200 million to Hipgnosis. The documentary alleges the sale was prompted by looming financial collapse—claims that Justin's representatives declined to comment on. Further, his musical royalties have now become part of tokenized IP assets on platforms like Aria Protocol, integrating his catalog into crypto-financial markets, a move widely viewed as innovative but also symbolic of larger shifts in artist revenue streams.Standing amid ongoing health rumors, various outlets like IMDb and Celebrating The Soaps have cast a spotlight on his frail appearance at recent events, prompting concern among fans and speculation about his well-being. Friends and Hailey reportedly remain very supportive, while sources underscore that Justin is prioritizing self-care, creative fulfillment, and time with family. On social media, both Biebers continue to uplift one another, with Justin expressing immense pride over Hailey's recent success: her skincare brand Rhode was acquired for $1 billion by e.l.f. Beauty—a landmark deal Hailey says Justin “witnessed from the very beginning.”In sports news, the couple's joint appearance cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays during the World Series reignited his Canadian pride and further showcased their united public front. In sum, while questions linger about Justin's health and finances, his focus appears squarely on creative ventures, marriage, and fatherhood, with major moves in both fashion and music IP setting the stage for an evolving public narrative.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"Video may have killed the radio star but streaming and individual choices in music killed the video. Paramount Global has begun shutting down Mtv channels in Europe and reports are that soon it will come to the United States. Mtv is 44 and it looks like it may not make it to 45. "
"At least three record companies have extended million dollar contracts to people who create AI music. The US Copyright office has said it will begin extending protection those who use AI as a tool. The PROs will extend licensing. We will tell you what is going on."
"The number changes, but as of the writing of this description, only 1883 songs have topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart including all its earlier versions. This week back in 1990, the first rap song topped the chart. That got me wondering how many other firsts and other interesting facts surround the top spot. Here is a list."
"The NOW CDs, as they are often called, started in the UK in 1998 with Richard Branson. They were a hit out of the gate, each crafted to a specific formula. They are a professionally made mix tape. We have the full history and a good bit of trivia about the series."