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February Round-up: Four music events to attend

Winter holidays have passed quickly, and there are the wonders of the new year ahead. Best to begin it with careful planning of the festival...

Homeless Hell: The Camp That Could Kill Rock History

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.

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State Of Independence: Small Broadcasters Make Themselves Heard

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TINA TURNER

Tina Turner's presence and our delightful encounter reaffirmed the power of genuine human connections, transcending fame and success.

Rob Stringer’s Bold Crusade Against Garbage Streaming: A Tale of High Art, Low IQ, and AI Magic

Sony Music Group chairman Rob Stringer said on Tuesday (May 23) that the company is focused on the fight against low-quality content -- which he called "the lowest common denominator" -- flooding top streaming platforms.

Universal Music Group Wants To Put You To Sleep

UMG finally gets "religion" and embraces AI. But don't worry, they're only going to use it to put you to sleep.

Rainbow Folly: New AI Feature Integrated Into Photoshop

Generative AI will be integrated into Adobe Photoshop. Named Adobe Firefly, the product is expected to become a so-called “co-pilot” that would help designers to expand or remove unwanted items from images as well as create an image from scratch.
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Kanye West Is A Walking Disaster. He’s A Train Wreck. He’s A National Treasure.

Today, we're diving headfirst into the wonderful world of Kanye West, the living embodiment of modesty and subtlety. Strap in, because we're about to take a joyride through the mind of the one and only Yeezy. You might ask "Why is this schmuck picking on Yeezy"? Because it's fun.

Labour Party Suggests Investing £11bn Into Creation Of BritGPT

The Labour Party leader Keir Starmer suggests that the creation of BritGPT, a national artificial intelligence system, could be a response to American tech dominance in the UK market and address market failures rather than solely competing with Silicon Valley.

Beyoncé Show In Cardiff: Facial Recognition Criticised

Despite the controversy surrounding facial recognition cameras in Europe, the UK remains determined to utilize the technology for safety purposes, as demonstrated by the use of live face recognition cameras at Beyoncé's concert in Cardiff, where they were employed to identify individuals wanted for "priority offences."

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Homeless Hell: The Camp That Could Kill Rock History

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.

TikTok vs Universal Music and The Music Businesses Coming of Age

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. 

Unleashing Chaos: How To Get Free Music- And Why The Music Industry Can’t Stop It

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.