N+N 60
Update
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Research
Emotional responses to favorite and relaxing music predict music-induced hypoalgesia
Around the web
Mercedes-AMG and will.i.am attempt to turn a car into a DJ with MBUX SOUND DRIVE
Fraud is an ever evolving threat in all markets…the music industry is no exception
How Bad Dog’s new album was hijacked
Music industry applauds introduction of ‘No AI Fraud Act’ to U.S. Congress
This has been noted throughout 2023, record labels are notoriously litigious when it comes to copyright and the courts are on their side. So in the context of AI and music, it will be interesting. Related: 1. The Silcon Valley perspective from Marc Andreessen 2. Take a chance on AI, but protect the musicians
How artists are incorporating Dall-E, Midjourney, and other AI tools into their work
Global music streams grew by 33.7% (to 7.1T) in 2023
The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights is the first song to pass 4 billion streams on Spotify
Pitchfork’s 100 best songs of 2023
SoundCloud’s majority owners are said to be in talks with a investment banks for a sale of $1B
Anticipating the future of music and media in 2024. Unsurprisingly, AI will dominate the conversation producing opportunities and challenges.
Listening and watching
Continuing with some new, repeat and/or missed recommendations…
Things we’re interested in
“Health lies in action, and so it graces youth. To be busy is the secret of grace, and half the secret of content. Let us ask the gods not for possessions, but for things to do; happiness is in making things rather than in consuming them.” — Will Durant
Christoph Niemann (illustrator) shares 10 rules that guide his drawing practice. How to adapt these for music and audio?
The BBC is auctioning thousands of rare vinyl records and vintage music equipment. Date of auction: 30/01/24
Question
What makes the best sounding didgeridoo?
Closing notes
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