Random Music Thoughts

[axolotl]

Not totally random:

A muse for musicians: 11 songs inspired by Brigitte Bardot

The 1960s French sex symbol, actor, singer and animal welfare activist Brigitte Bardot has died. She was 91.

apnews.com

 

[Unsomnambulist]

350 Best Records of 2025 by Thurston Moore

Best Records of 2025 – Thurston Moore

72558.substack.com

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Did you know Rate Your Music has been around for almost half my life? 25 years.

 

[axolotl]

Did you know Rate Your Music has been around for almost half my life? 25 years.

No, but maybe if you sing a few bars, I could pick it up.

 

[axolotl]

And, so goes...

Jazz band cancels New Year's Eve performance at Trump-Kennedy Center with 2 days' notice

The last-minute cancellation follows the controversial Dec. 18 decision to rename the music, arts, and cultural institution to include President Trump.

www.usatoday.com

"To everyone who is disappointed or upset, we understand and share your sadness," they said. "We remain committed to playing music that reaches across divisions rather than deepening them."

In addition to Redd's and the Cookers' cancellation, the New York Times is reporting that New York dance company Doug Varone and Dancers is canceling two performances in April.

Varone, who leads the company, said in an email to the Times that it will mean losing $40,000: “It is financially devastating but morally exhilarating."

 

[Unsomnambulist]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2005605968575643984

 

[axolotl]

The song remains the same, until it doesn't.

Kennedy Center performer says boycott isn’t the answer to Trump rename​

MSN

Most, however, simply say, "Bazz Fazz."

Grenell later addressed the cancellations in a Monday X post, writing: “The artists who are now canceling shows were booked by the previous far left leadership. Their actions prove that the previous team was more concerned about booking far left political activists rather than artists willing to perform for everyone regardless of their political beliefs.”

“Boycotting the Arts to show you support the Arts is a form of derangement syndrome. The arts are for everyone and the left is mad about it,” he added.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

BECK - ODELAY - !((*

(something I wrote thirty years ago)

substack.com

 

[axolotl]

Insight from six months ago. Still holds true.

Gary Oldman says "the world’s gone to shit" since David Bowie died

Gary Oldman has looked back at his friendship with the late David Bowie, and said that the “world’s gone to shit” since his death.

www.nme.com

 

[axolotl]

Dr. Francis Collins speaks with Stephen Colbert about music raising endorphins

Facebook

www.facebook.com

 

[axolotl]

Insight from six months ago. Still holds true.

Gary Oldman says "the world’s gone to shit" since David Bowie died

Gary Oldman has looked back at his friendship with the late David Bowie, and said that the “world’s gone to shit” since his death.

www.nme.com

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‘The Beethoven of our day’: Fans on what David Bowie meant to them 10 years after his death

At the annual gathering at the Starman memorial in south London devotees talk about the immense impact the artist’s life and death had on them

www.theguardian.com

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Spotify Is Seriously Playing With Fire

AI slop and price hikes may not be a winning combo when Apple Music is breathing down your neck.

gizmodo.com

 

[Unsomnambulist]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2011934341912228191

 

[axolotl]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2011934341912228191

I was rewarded?

Is that like my belated pay from George Soros for protesting?

 

[Unsomnambulist]

'Black Throated Wind'

Going to see the Grateful Dead was akin to stepping into the void, hitchhiking into the unknown and surrendering fate and ego to the tribe.

noelcasler.substack.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

We just got a new car with Sirius XM. The big display shows album covers, a nice touch. But imagine my surprise when this popped up on 40’s Junction:



Yep, that’s the real 78.

 

[axolotl]

I have a car with Sirius XM, except I canceled a decade or so ago. It was during the time of my divorce.

Then, when I could afford it, I didn't re-up.

I now have three additional channels, all dedicated to advertising Sirius XM.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

I have a car with Sirius XM, except I canceled a decade or so ago. It was during the time of my divorce.

Then, when I could afford it, I didn't re-up.

I now have three additional channels, all dedicated to advertising Sirius XM.

I've heard that Sirius uses heavy compression on their digital channels, leading to poor sound quality.

 

[axolotl]

I've heard that Sirius uses heavy compression on their digital channels, leading to poor sound quality.

It doesn't matter in the car. /jk

 

[Unsomnambulist]

It doesn't matter in the car. /jk

It probably doesn't. I use Bluetooth speakers to listen to podcasts.