Can Great Music Rise Above the Slop? [WARNING: May Be Depressing For Musicians]The Dead Internet Theory: "AI-generated material will eventually flood the internet so thoroughly, that nothing human can be found. " The ocean of music is filling with AI slop. Major artists flood the streams with tons of remixes, altered versions, and clips of the same song/album. New artists try to get attention by posting 100s of Tik-Tok videos of the same song hoping just one will go viral. With 'Oversaturation',

Will AI Finally Be Able To Scuttle That Pesky Copyright Thing?(Update: There is an article today on The Verge entitled "Elon Musk’s Apparent Power Play at the Copyright Office Completely Backfired: Ripping off content to train AI wasn't going to fly with either MAGA populists or MAGA media". So while there is absolutely still no reason given to fire the director who is most qualified to guide the Copyright Office on matters of AI, the end result is up in the air, and I remain skeptical, as given in

The Dead Internet Theory: "AI-generated material will eventually flood the internet so thoroughly, that nothing human can be found. " The ocean of music is filling with AI slop. Major artists flood the streams with tons of remixes, altered versions, and clips of the same song/album. New artists try to get attention by posting 100s of Tik-Tok videos of the same song hoping just one will go viral. With 'Oversaturation', 'Content-Oversuppy', and focus on old music instead of new music, does new music

Revivification. The groundbreaking tech that will shape the future of music production! An Art Gallery in Australia is featuring NEW music being composed years after the passing of the composer, Alvin Lucier, with a process known as revivification. "“One of the concepts we are exploring is whether an artist could continue to create work after they have passed away.” Stem cells developed from Lucier's blood cells at Harvard, became living organoids / 'mini-brains' located in and used to create new

Is there life after death? Can love transcend the divide between the living and the dead? These are the questions Elizabeth Atkinson Gibson seeks to ask us with her story "The Cat and The Camellias."Elizabeth Atkinson Gibson is a member of the Utah Storytelling Guild, for more information on the guild, check out their website at https://www.utahstorytellingguild.website/Elizabeth Atkinson Gibson is a professional storyteller, to find out more about her work, check out her website at

"The more [artists] that stick their head in the sand, the more likely it's gonna go to the people who are doing it for profit and won't be thinking about them." Heap "Actors can make good money licensing their images to AI companies, but many are later shocked to see where their digital clones turn up". As artists like Grimes allows use of her AI voice, and Imogen Heap allows the use of "...the vibe, feel, rhythmic style, instrument textures" of her music, do they really know how their AI versions

Anybody who uses AI to create anything, whether it's art or music, should know about this decision: • "Up until January 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) had rejected all AI-generated works on the basis that they lacked sufficient human authorship" • "This landmark decision sets a precedent for future AI-assisted artworks, highlighting the importance of human creativity and guidance in the creation process to qualify for copyright protection" • "This ruling is a major advancement in the legal

"One artist should not push another artist to the brink of a financial collapse." So says the lawyer for Vince Vance who sued Mariah Carey for copyright infringement, and lost. He wanted $20M and all copies of her evergreen, 'All I Want for Xmas', to be destroyed. But instead, he now owes her reimbursement for over $180,000 in legal fees.

"One artist should not push another artist to the brink of a financial collapse."So says the lawyer for Vince Vance who sued Mariah Carey for copyright infringement, and lost. He wanted $20M and all copies of her evergreen, 'All I Want for Xmas', to be destroyed. But instead, he now owes her reimbursement for over $180,000 in legal fees.

"One artist should not push another artist to the brink of a financial collapse."So says the lawyer for Vince Vance who sued Mariah Carey for copyright infringement, and lost. He wanted $20M and all copies of her evergreen, 'All I Want for Xmas', to be destroyed. But instead, he now owes her reimbursement for over $180,000 in legal fees.

As Jonesy opines, "It’s bad enough that humans, 100% humans, have to compete with AI generated fake artists and music on Spotify, now the animal kingdom is elbowing in???" Meet HorsegiirL, a German DJ who has created a persona as a horse, both while performing and in character during interviews. Rather it's brilliant, or just another gimmick, either way it's working!

Audio Data Is In Big Demand Not Just for Music. Alexa is Feeding Your Voice to AI!!!Feeding AI audio is big business. Know the difference between LLM and RAG data collection. Record labels buy up indie labels to wall off their audio data, while Amazon announces everything you say to Alexa is now saved, it's always listening. Don't be surprised if one day you hear your voice singing an AI generated song.

El Teatre de Palafrugell acollirà aquest divendres, 4 d’abril, la Jornada de Biblioteques Catalanes UNESCO 2025. Serà una trobada professional que reunirà un centenar de bibliotecaris i especialistes d’arreu de Catalunya i les Illes Balears per debatre sobre els hàbits lectors, els valors de la lectura i el paper social de les biblioteques públiques.

Feeding AI audio is big business. Know the difference between LLM and RAG data collection. Record labels buy up indie labels to wall off their audio data, while Amazon announces everything you say to Alexa is now saved, it's always listening. Don't be surprised if one day you hear your voice singing an AI generated song.

Send us a text In this brief episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' host Megs shares personal updates, including her cat Theodore's emergency surgery and balancing family and work responsibilities. Megs introduces the concept of body doubling sessions for ADHD individuals and promotes upcoming community activities such as Q&A and virtual decluttering sessions. She shares practical advice on disposing of items like old paint, batteries, and technology, recounting her recent experience with...

"The music industry has fallen in love with the dead and dying." Old songs now represent almost 75% of streams. Tribute bands are now the rage, while defunct bands like Van Halen put out new albums using AI to replace missing members. Some artists like Luna Del Ray are writing into their wills to not release any music after they die, but the record labels own the sound recordings, and they (and surviving family members), using AI, can smell the gold. So will the music landscape begin to be filled

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Studio Takeover Podcast, Cat Ford-Coates discusses the importance of marketing for photographers, emphasizing the need for networking and hosting events to gain visibility and connect with potential clients. She shares insights on creating memorable events, engaging attendees, budgeting effectively, and leveraging sponsorships to enhance event experiences. The conversation highlights the significance of building relationships within the community...

It was bound to happen. The first all AI created album, certified by Spotify, was released by Spanish AI artist Pedro Sandoval. Meet AI Singers ZKY-18 and Dirty Marilyn, "...their voices so real they could perfectly match those of any singer currently recording." Will AI generated albums begin to populate and push out human-made albums?

Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Spotify Agree Premium Subscriptions Are The Future. Following the Netflix model of increasing the number of subscription tiers and prices, and believing ‘high-value’ subscribers will gladly pay more for exclusive perks and content, Streaming 2.0 offers more bundles with more content, access, and perks to connect fans and artists. Cash grab or will artists truly benefit?

In this engaging conversation, Cat Frans interviews Tommy Saatzer from Profile Industries at the IPSA's annual conference. They discuss the innovative marketing strategies employed by Profile Industries, particularly the unique approach of using donuts to attract attention and demonstrate their products. Tommy shares insights into how Profile Industries is revolutionizing seed processing technology and hints at exciting future developments. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation in