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Bandcamp Friday Sends 100% of Sales Directly to Musicians
Acts of KindnessMay 2

Bandcamp Friday Sends 100% of Sales Directly to Musicians

Today is Bandcamp Friday, when every dollar you spend on music goes straight to the artists who made it. The monthly tradition started in 2020 to help musicians who lost touring income during the pandemic.

Engadget2 min read
Portuguese Duo Brings Queer Stories to Traditional Fado
Acts of KindnessJun 9

Portuguese Duo Brings Queer Stories to Traditional Fado

Two musicians are transforming Portugal's cherished fado tradition by singing stories the LGBTQ+ community rarely heard growing up. Fado Bicha blends drag performance with centuries-old melodies to become the representation they wish they'd had.

Good Good Good2 min read
NYC Album Turns One Man's Dark Day Into Pure Joy
Global NewsJun 15

NYC Album Turns One Man's Dark Day Into Pure Joy

A depressed dad found himself unconsciously strutting down a hot NYC street when an album called "Conclave" made him smile for the first time in weeks. The 2021 debut has been lifting spirits with Latin rhythms and block party vibes ever since.

The Verge2 min read
$4 Thrift Find Reunites Band After 58 Years
VideosJul 12

$4 Thrift Find Reunites Band After 58 Years

A music promoter bought a damaged vinyl record for four dollars at a thrift store and spent a decade tracking down the band and bringing their forgotten 1960s album to the world. Now 77, former bandleader Norman Roth will finally hear his music released officially this February.

Google: lost found reunited2 min read
Lost 1960s Album Found in Thrift Shop, Released 58 Years Later
VideosJul 12

Lost 1960s Album Found in Thrift Shop, Released 58 Years Later

A $4 thrift store record led a music promoter on a two-year search to find the band behind it. Now, 58 years after it was recorded, The Glass Cage's lost album is finally getting an official release.

Upworthy2 min read
Temple Jazz Band Wins National Title, Drops Japan Album
SportsFeb 6

Temple Jazz Band Wins National Title, Drops Japan Album

Temple University's jazz ensemble just won the National Collegiate Jazz Championship and released their first international album, all while staying true to their core value: playing with honesty, not ego.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
San Diego Comic-Con Bans All AI Art After Artist Outcry
InnovationJan 23

San Diego Comic-Con Bans All AI Art After Artist Outcry

San Diego Comic-Con reversed its AI art policy in less than 24 hours after artists spoke out. The convention now prohibits all AI-generated content from its Art Show, marking a major victory for human creators.

Futurism3 min read
Deezer Shares AI Music Detector to Protect Human Artists
SolutionsJan 29

Deezer Shares AI Music Detector to Protect Human Artists

Music streaming service Deezer is offering its AI detection tool to rival platforms, helping the entire industry fight fraud and protect real musicians. The technology has already identified over 13 million AI-generated songs, with 85% linked to fraudulent streaming.

TechCrunch3 min read