Like so many famous particles before it, the Higgs Boson is looking at a career in show business.
Music
Raise a Whisky Drink: Chumbawamba Calls It Quits
Now let’s all sing that song that reminds us of the good times. You know the one.
Listen: ‘Call Me Maybe’ Looped 147 Times
Introducing the remix that could finally kill Carly Rae Jepsen’s indomitable earworm.
Reading While Eating for July 6: Let’s Get Together
Today’s links feature people joining forces to marry, box, play music––and cats that don’t want any part of it.
Flaming Lips Break Jay-Z’s Record for Most Live Shows in 24 Hours
The psychedelic rockers hit eight U.S. cities in a single day as part of the third annual O Music Awards
Chris Brown and Drake Offered $1 Million Each to Box Each Other
After an alleged barroom brawl, the music superstars are offered a chance to duke it out in the ring.
How Bad Is Paris Hilton’s DJing? Deadmau5 thinks it’s the Mayan Apocalypse
The always-ready-to-offend DJ and producer once said that anyone “given about 1 hour of instruction” could be a DJ. Apparently that doesn’t extend to reality TV stars.
Reading While Eating for June 26: Sorkin and Sox
Today’s links feature the Sox, Sorkin, songs, and spoofs.
Survival-of-the-Catchiest: How Music “Evolves”
DarwinTunes lets computer-generated music evolve naturally according to user ratings.
Watch: ‘Overly Attached Girlfriend’ Covers ‘Call Me Maybe’
In a clash of two memes, the Internet’s favorite obsessive Justin Bieber fan covers the Internet’s favorite song.
Why Is Scary Music Scary? Here’s the Science
According to a new study, songs like the ‘Jaws’ movie theme scare us by invoking a deeply ingrained instinctive response.
Radiohead Drum Technician Killed After Stage Collapses in Toronto
A stage collapse in Toronto caused Radiohead to cancel a concert there Sunday after the band’s drum technician was killed and three other crew members were injured.