{"podcast":{"title":"Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114","podcast_index_feed_id":7458114,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/music-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/music-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":3377,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Music News Today delivers daily coverage of the global music industry with fast, focused updates on major artists, new releases, chart movements, tours, business deals, and cultural moments shaping music worldwide. From hip-hop and pop to rock and global sounds, the show keeps you tapped into what’s trending across the industry. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including breaking artist news, viral moments, and industry shifts—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Music News Today is built for listeners who want to stay connected to the world of music every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T10:21:37.462522+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114"},"episode":{"title":"Dave Kendall Who Launched Alternative Music on MTV | Music News","slug":"dave-kendall-who-launched-alternative-music-on-mtv-music-news","published_at":"2026-07-15T14:06:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114/dave-kendall-who-launched-alternative-music-on-mtv-music-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/6175854719fe2a91","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/62760fe4-3f69-48d3-9d19-69374df644b1.mp3","summary":"Dave Kendall, the visionary behind MTV’s groundbreaking “120 Minutes,” has died. A British music journalist turned TV pioneer, he championed alternative and indie sounds long before they went mainstream, giving early airtime to icons like Sonic Youth. Despite initial network pushback and his own lack of TV experience, he fought to keep the show authentic, creating a cultural touchstone for a generation. After leaving MTV, he continued shaping music culture as a DJ and host, later dedicating himself to journalism and environmental advocacy in Southeast Asia. His legacy? A fearless platform for underdog artists and a true believer in music’s power to change the world. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6175854719fe2a91","meta_description":"Dave Kendall, the visionary behind MTV’s groundbreaking “120 Minutes,” has died. A British music journalist turned TV pioneer, he championed alternative a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":112,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114/episodes/dave-kendall-who-launched-alternative-music-on-mtv-music-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114/dave-kendall-who-launched-alternative-music-on-mtv-music-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}