Get ready for it, it’s News with Nick. This week, Lizzo didn’t quit, Spotify raises prices again, and artists, on break from arranging the chairs on the Titanic, unite in opposition to AI.

Song: Hiatus Kaiyote - “Everything’s Beautiful”

Greg revisits Manor/Mijor, exploring popular songs altered from major keys to minor (or vice versa). This week features Smash Mouth, the theme to the X-Files, and Californication.

Songs:

The Budos Band - “My Girl”

Smash Mouth - “All Star (minor)”

Theme Song to X Files (major) Muted Vocal

RHCP - Californication in major key - Oleg Berg

After a quick Don Henley update, Jay dives deep into the 1990 album Toy Matinee by Toy Matinee. The project, created by Patrick Leonard, brought top session artists from early Madonna albums together for one glorious end-of-the-80s pop album. Jay has the story…

Songs:

Toy Matinee - “Last Plane Out”

Toy Matinee - “Queen of Misery”