Earlier this year, there was much concern about America increasing visa fees for touring international musicians. The proposed increases and the conditions for O and P visas were insane. For example, the cost
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Developments in the area of artificial intelligence have been dominating discussion in the tech space for the last six months. I’m particularly interested in talk about how AI will affect music and musicians.
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My first reaction was “Well, duh.” But then I read the whole report, always a wise move. According to a new research paper published in PLOS One, boffins at the University of Manchester
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The most popular operating system on smartphones is Google’s Android. But because Android is infinitely customizable by manufacturers and telecoms, there are many different versions of Android. Meanwhile, Apple users get iOS, period.
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Here’s the stuff of my nightmares. And it’s coming for all of us. Until then, though, enjoy music news for September 30, 2022. This metalhead was back to fix Hurricane Ian. It’s the
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Being a musician requires navigating the business of music. That’s not easy as this guy points out.
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[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca . AC] The strength and resolve of the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russian invaders have galvanized support all over the world. These are tough,
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Gawd. Tiger King 2 is coming. This is not a drill. Neither is music news for September 25, 2021. Captain Kirk is finally going to space! For real, too! Elon Musk and Grimes
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The past 18 months or so have been really tough on everyone’s mental health, including artists of all stripes. Not everyone wants to go into therapy or knows how to get started, so
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The Canadian Musicians’ Coalition continues to fight for the rights of artists, trying to secure financial assistance and support as the pandemic stretches on and there’s no timeline for venues to reopen. A
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It’s been an incredibly long year for all of us. For musicians, artists and people who work in the arts, it’s been agonizing and filled with an extra layer of uncertainty. TO Live
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