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Canadian scientists have created an AI that writes lyrics

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Artificial Intelligence, LyricJam, Songwriting, University of Waterloo

Researchers at the University of Waterloo wondered if it was possible to create an artificial intelligence program that could take

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Music News 

Random music news for Saturday, July 31, 2021

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, BTS, David Hassellhoff, Facebook, Japan, Lil Miquela, Lollapalooza, Marilyn Manson, Nickelback, Podcasts, Radio, Radio Edits, Shakira, Virtual YouTubers

On “vacation” again for the next week, but that doesn’t mean the music news stops, does it? Here’s what’s happening

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Tech 

There’s a talent competition for singing robots.

July 10, 2021July 13, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Song Contest

“Singing robots?” you say. “Doesn’t that describe all those TV talent competitions?” Maybe, but in this case, we’re talking about

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Music 

Looking for another way to discover new music? Try GNOD.

July 3, 2021July 5, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, GNOD, Music Discovery, Music Map

Gnod stands for “Global Network of Discovery,” which promises “Let’s use the latest technological advances to make us all discover

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Gadgets 

This car composes music just for you on the go. Wait–what?

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Abbey Road, AI, Bentley, LifeScore

The stories on AI applications in the music world just keep coming. And now there’s this. An AI music startup

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Recommended Music 

Can artificial intelligence turn the Spice Girls into Nine Inch Nails?

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 Alan Cross 2 Comments AI, Artificial Intelligence, Nine Inch Nails, Spice Girls, Wannabe

Yes. Yes, it can.

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Tech 

As someone who makes a living with their voice, this scares the SH*T out of me. Gee, you think anything will go wrong?

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Alan Cross 3 Comments AI, MARVEL.ai, Veritone, Voice Artists, Voiceovers

Let’s start with this premise: Just because we have the technology to do something doesn’t mean we should do it.

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Music News 

Random music news for Friday, April 30, 2021

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Arsenal, Canada, Daniel Ek, EPL, Florence Welch, Guinness Book of World Records, Kodiak Black, Noel Gallagher, Radio, Spotify

She smuggled a gun into jail HOW? Oh. Sorry for the mental image. Distract yourself with music news for April

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Music News 

Random music news for Saturday, April 24, 2021

April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Club Music, Dave Grohl, Earth Day, French Kiss, Lil Louis, Podcasting

Okay, this NFT is way too weird. If you make it through that, check out music news for April 24,

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WTF? 

Is this really the best use for artificial intelligence and music?

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Aqua, Artificial Intelligence, Barbie Girl

A couple of weeks back, I reported on a project in which I was involved called The Lost Tapes of

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Cool! Music Industry 

If Kurt Cobain had lived, would he have written a song like this?

April 5, 2021April 6, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments 27 Club, AI, Amy Winehouse, Artificial Intelligence, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Lost Tapes of the 27 Club, Mental Health, Over the Bridge

A couple of weeks back, I hosted an online event called The Lost Tapes of the 27 Club. Its purpose

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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