David Lowery Calls DMN’s Ari Herstand a Worthless ‘Dumbass’. Here’s My Response.

Pick your table, David Lowery. David Lowery is a longtime musician and crusader for copyright protection and artist rights.  Perhaps most famously known as the lead singer of 90s band Cracker, these days David Lowery is better known for battling big tech interests and content devaluation.  And, a person feared at times by tech-focused industry players […]

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On His 90th Birthday, Chuck Berry Announces His Final Album

Don’t count out Chuck Berry just yet. On his 90th birthday yesterday, Chuck Berry announced that he is releasing a new album. His This marks his first album in 34 years. The album has a very simple name: Chuck. The album is dedicated to his wife, Themetta. He said in a statement, “This record is […]

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Beats by Dre Releases Earbuds That Don’t Work With the iPhone 7

The iPhone 7 doesn’t have a 3.5mm standard headphone jack.  So why does Apple-owned Beats by Dre keep releasing headphones and earbuds with 3.5mm jacks? Late last month, something strange happened.  Beats by Dre, now owned by Apple, released a pair of headphones with a standard, 3.5mm jack.  The only problem is that these headphones […]

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Someone Invented Earrings That Catch Your Apple Air Pods

“Daddy, Daddy, I Know What I Want For Christmas! Twisty Earbud Catchers for my Air Pod!” When Apple first announced the Air Pod, it quickly became the butt-end of a lot of jokes. The Air Pods were also the source of a lot of funny memes. The Guardian also likened them to tampons without strings. […]

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Garth Brooks Inks Exclusive Streaming Deal with Amazon Music Unlimited

Give this round to Amazon Music Unlimited and Garth Brooks. It’s hard to deny the immense popularity of country superstar Garth Brooks. He started off his career in 1986, and since then, has won two Grammys and twenty-two Country Music Awards. He’s also been the top U.S. solo artist. There’s just been one major problem […]

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Garth Brooks Inks Exclusive Streaming Deal with Amazon Music Unlimited

Give this round to Amazon Music Unlimited and Garth Brooks. It’s hard to deny the immense popularity of country superstar Garth Brooks. He started off his career in 1986, and since then, has won two Grammys and twenty-two Country Music Awards. He’s also been the top U.S. solo artist. There’s just been one major problem […]

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The Creators of ‘Spinal Tap’ Have Only Been Paid $81 from Merchandise Sales Since 1984

Harry Shearer, one of the creators of ‘This Is Spinal Tap,’ is now suing Vivendi for $125 million in compensatory and punitive damages. ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ is regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time.  It’s spawned endless cultural references, starting with ‘these go to 11’.  The film has also made hundreds […]

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The Creators of ‘Spinal Tap’ Have Only Been Paid $81 from Merchandise Sales Since 1984

Harry Shearer, one of the creators of ‘This Is Spinal Tap,’ is now suing Vivendi for $125 million in compensatory and punitive damages. ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ is regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time.  It’s spawned endless cultural references, starting with ‘these go to 11’.  The film has also made hundreds […]

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Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize. Bob Dylan Gives Zero F(*ks

Last week, Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature.  This week, he’s yet to give a single f(*k. Bob Dylan isn’t a recluse.  He just played a show at Desert Trip in Indio, California.  And another one the week before that.  So why isn’t he even acknowledging his Nobel Prize for Literature? Strangely, Dylan […]

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The White House to Respond to YG’s Controversial Song

Is YG’s video racist, or is he merely sharing an experience? A Chinese woman wakes up to violent sounds. A door is kicked in. It’s late at night. The sun will rise in just a few hours. The home no longer has a door. In fear, she grabs a gun. She rushes to straight to […]

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