Sunset Studio, one of the few remaining recording studios in Hollywood after many closed due to high costs and new technologies, faces a danger worse than a single wild rock star. Sunset Sound’s three studios have produced more than 300 gold records but they could be ruined by a filthy homeless camp next to the building. Garbage is stacked high, needles and pipes are scattered on the ground and homeless people use the street as a toilet.
Ever got a funny feeling while browsing Twitter? Feed not working and some older notifications disappearing? While your personal profile history is deconstructed by the social media network, Elon Musk blames “extreme levels of [AI] data scraping & system manipulation”.
Although summer is a time for open-air festivals, some indoor music industry conferences take place during July and August, offering an exciting programme and great discussions. The Music Void lists a few industry events in different parts of the world where professionals will gather to discuss all things business, creativity and tech.
The technology sector has experienced gender imbalance since the time the industry came into existence. In a series of articles, The Music Void will be introducing women leaders in tech. Agnes Chung co-founded musicube in December 2019 to revolutionise music discovery.
The Music Void is positive that VR will never eliminate the good old live music experience.
Talking to NME in 2018, songwriter David McKenna expressed...
In the ongoing battle between major labels and the cunning purveyors of unauthorized content, a recent call to action has caught our attention. According to a recent article on TorrentFreak, the IFPI is on the lookout for an "anti-piracy guru" to investigate illicit apps and safeguard their precious content.
Facial recognition technology used at concert venues lead to a boycott by 100 artists led by the digital rights advocacy group Fight for the Future. Where is this all going?
Sunset Studio, one of the few remaining recording studios in Hollywood after many closed due to high costs and new technologies, faces a danger worse than a single wild rock star. Sunset Sound’s three studios have produced more than 300 gold records but they could be ruined by a filthy homeless camp next to the building. Garbage is stacked high, needles and pipes are scattered on the ground and homeless people use the street as a toilet.
Well, it’s definitely been an interesting few weeks, looking across the ballfield of TikTok vs Universal Music. What is heartening to see is that major labels such as Universal Music seem to have finally learned from previous mistakes made initially in the 1980s.
The same platform that brought you cat videos and cringe-worthy influencers is now the go-to place for snagging every song imaginable. Thanks to some clever websites, you can rip the audio from any YouTube video, download it as an MP3 or .wav file, and sail the seas of free music. No subscriptions, no ads, no hassle.
