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.
Spotify is testing a new playlist option called “Your Offline Mix”. The new function allows users to play tracks even when the Internet connection is choppy or close to non-existent.
The next edition of Flow Festival will be the last to happen in its historical location – a power plant in the Suvilahti area. The programme looks as festive and grandiose as one would expect on this occasion. Featuring names such as recently reunited Blur, perennial Britpop collective Suede, self-proclaimed "Sweden's darkest pop export" Tove Lo and trailblazing art-punk group Devo, the line-up appeals to music fans with different tastes.
Talking to MusicRadar, record producer Giles Martin told about the technicalities of transferring game-changing Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds to Dolby Atmos.
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Formerly A Greener Festival, the non-profit company providing sustainability support to music, sports and entertainment sectors has been renamed as A Greener Future.
Tech-savvy bassist of Public Image Limited tells The Music Void about phantoms, wonders of communication and the 70s zen attitude.
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A federal judge has cast doubt on a copyright lawsuit accusing Dua Lipa of plagiarizing her hit song "Levitating" from a relatively unknown reggae track. The judge stated that there is no evidence to suggest that Lipa had ever even heard the song she is accused of copying.
Finally, Apple has shown to the world their dark horse – a new headset that combines virtual reality space and augmented reality functions. At the opening of the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple chief executive Tim Cook introduced the new product which for a while had been the company’s worst-kept secret.
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.
