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Key Songs In The Life Of… Caron VeazeyPharrell's former manager, co-founder of the BMAC and founder of Something in Common selects seven tracks to tell the story of her life so far...
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Miloco Gear Pro Audio Showcase The Miloco Gear Pro Audio Showcase will feature a selection of gear demos, talks, studio tours, food and drink, along with the company's famous prize raffle.

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Live Nation’s Michael Rapino lays out the argument for why concerts – not streaming – are the future of the music bizRapino spoke at length at Liberty Media's investor conference in New York last week, breaking down the economics of his company's field
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Full Bucket Music Oxid Oxid is a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST2/VST3/CLAP) and Apple macOS (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AU) simulating the classic ARP Omni-2 String Synthesizer from the 1970s. It is written... Read More

Lil Yachty says hip-hop is in a “terrible place”American rapper Lil Yachty – AKA Miles Parks McCollum – has declared that hip-hop is in a “terrible place”.

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During a conversation at Rolling Stone‘s Musician on Musicians event in New York with fellow rapper Tierra Whack, McCollum was asked about the current state of hip hop, and let’s just say he did not hold back.
“Hip-hop is in a terrible place,” he admits [via Complex]. “The state of hip-hop right now is a lot of imitation. It’s a lot of quick, low-quality music being put out.
“It’s a lot less risk-taking, it’s a lot less originality. People are too safe now. Everyone is so safe. I rather take the risk than take the L.”
Whack then mentions an artist who she believes is taking risks, Atlanta-based rapper JID.
“I love JID,” Yachty adds. “JID is such a beautiful person. He has the spirit of like a real Atlanta Negro and he’s such a good, kind person and he just always embraced me with open arms so I got nothing but respect for JID. I never heard a bad verse from JID ever.”
In more hip-hop news, the nominations for best rap song at the 2024 Grammys have been announced, and the list is stacked, to say the least.
Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Lil Uzi Vert, Drake and 21 Savage, and Killer Mike have all received nominations for this year’s category.
However it hasn’t come without controversy, as Lil Yachty himself has spoken out about his newest album missing out on a nomination.
“I just worked really hard from start to finish,” he says. “I just don’t know. I handled it way better than I thought I did. Like I thought I was gonna be like throwing shit around like mad as hell, but I didn’t care. When it came out I just honestly 0.5 seconds after deleted it out of my brain.”
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#MUSICIANS: 2 Days Left to get ready for Spotify Wrapped 2023Spotify’s Wrapped is a major shared cultural moment that offers a unique opportunity to reconnect and celebrate with fans. But the deadline to prepare is this Wednesday, November 15th. Fortunately,. Continue reading
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WMG signs on to Deezer’s UMG-backed artist-centric royalty paymentsIn the latest sign that artist-centric royalties are set to reshape how artists get paid for streaming, WMG has signed on to the new payment scheme that Deezer co-created with. Continue reading
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Humane’s $700 wearable Ai Pin lets you control music using hand gesturesSan Francisco tech startup Humane has launched a new product, the Ai Pin – a wearable mini smartphone that lets you play and control music, take photos, and more.

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It’s a small, square device, weighing just 55 grams – nearly the weight of a tennis ball – that can be attached to clothing. It comes with a magnetic battery pack, a Battery Booster, which is placed on the inside of a shirt or other clothing item to provide a perpetual power system.
In most cases, users are encouraged to pin the device to their chest, so that a built-in laser projector can be projected onto their palm. This projected interface is where you can see the weather, text people, decide who you want to call, and, most importantly, control your music.

The Ai Pin has a built-in speaker system designed to create an intimate ‘sound bubble’ so that users can enjoy music discreetly. The Pin supports Bluetooth headphones for personalised listening, and the voice assistant, Ai Mic, taps into large language models, such as ChatGPT, letting you request and enjoy music with your voice.
It’s connected to the streaming platform, Tidal, for which users are provided with an account upon purchase, so you can reach your favourite music and podcasts. The device’s laser projector lets you navigate your music options by projecting visual cues onto your palm. You can also use hand gestures to skip, fast forward or pause tracks.
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Humane emphasizes transparency by indicating when the 13-megapixel camera or microphone is in use through a “trust light.” There are no startup gestures for the device, the brand says, which means its mic or camera is never operating when you don’t want them to.
“AI now has become something that everyone is curious about and really wants to know how it’s going to change their life,” Humane CEO Bethany Bongiorno tells Wired. “We’re offering the first opportunity to bring it with you everywhere. It’s really touching people from every background, every age group, globally, in terms of what we’re feeling and seeing in feedback.”
The Ai Pin comes in three colours and is expected to ship in early 2024. Those in the US can start placing orders now, but a date for UK orders has not yet been announced. It costs $700.
Find out more about Humane’s Ai Pin via Humane.
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“He’s a perfectionist just like me”: Peggy Gou on working with Lenny KravitzDance star Peggy Gou has shared her experiences working with one of rock’s modern greats, Lenny Kravitz, in a recent interview, saying that she felt “honoured”.

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Speaking to Zane Lowe as part of his The Zane Lowe Show Apple Music podcast series, the (It Goes Like) Nanana producer and singer recalls their recent – and unexpected – collaboration. The collab resulted in a new track, I Believe In Love Again, which is out now on XL Recordings.

“It was such an honour to get a chance to work with him,” she tells Lowe. “He’s very perfectionist just like me.”
In the interview, Peggy reveals that the collaboration was not a typical “modern” digital exchange but involved physical studio sessions in the Bahamas and Paris.
She goes on to say how Kravitz wanted to bring a “different DNA” to the track with an unexpected falsetto part, with Lowe and others agreeing they didn’t think it was sung by him at first, but by Peggy instead.
“Would you have guessed that it was Lenny if this was not written, Lenny?” She asks
Zane Lowe says, “Yes, I thought it was you. I thought it was you as well the first time.”
“I was like, ‘Really, Lenny? I don’t know if it’s a good thing, man. Seriously, I want people to know it’s you because it’s like I’m so honoured that my first collaboration song that I have a feature in the album is you.’
“He was like, ‘Pegs, we’re going to do a music video. People will know it’s me. Don’t worry.’ I was like, ‘That’s true, but,’ and he was like, ‘Girl, let me tell you something. I put different DNA to it when I sing this song.’”

Peggy also reflects on the simplicity and catchiness of ’90s music in the interview, highlighting what Lowe calls “sampling with optimism”.
“’90s music is timeless for me. I also love hip-hop and every song from that period.
Lowe says, “What I love about this song is when you come in with the, ‘Ch, ch, ch,’ it’s like no one uses upper register percussive instruments in songs anymore, but they were everywhere in the ’90s.”
“Also, if you think about it, ’90s music was simple. Although it is repetitive, I feel like it’s catchy and you don’t get bored of listening to it.
“It’s very true,” Lowe responds, “It’s almost like the drums were by design a blank canvas to write these songs over and it was like there’s a naivety to the way technology was working back then that people have mastered now. I love that you’ve captured that sense of optimism, sampling with optimism.”
You can subscribe to The Zane Lowe Show via Apple Music.
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Bulky looking turntables be gone; a transparent turntable is entering the marketGone are the days of a bulky looking turntable set-up, as one company has created a completely transparent turntable.

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Swedish brand Transparent has previously made headlines for its aesthetically pleasing see-through speakers, but they have taken it one step further with the Transparent Turntable.
The new turntable is a belt-driven system with a built-in phono stage, and is being described as a “reinvention of a classic vinyl record player for a modern home and an ever-evolving technology.”
The turntable itself is built out of either black or white aluminium and tempered glass and has been built with a modular design, meaning all of the parts can be removed and replaced whether that be for an upgrade, or a repair.
Just like many turntables, it needs to be connected to a sound system to play. While Transparent recommends its Transparent Speaker, it’s also compatible with other brands, offering playback with either a cable or through Bluetooth. The additional phono stage switch allows users to run the unit through any amplifier as well.
In more whacky turntable news, manufacturer Pro-Ject recently unveiled The Dark Side of the Moon Turntable to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album and to pay homage to its album cover.
The unique triangle-shaped glass turntable recreates the iconic album artwork of the 1973 album, with a dimmable LED backlit rainbow coming off of the arm.
The Transparent Turntable is currently retailing for £1,100/€1300 in either a black or white finish, or available in a bundle with the Transparent Speaker for £1,700/€1955.
For more information, you can head to Transparent.
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