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Legendary hitmaker Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd faced off against an AI version of himself in a live songwriting competition at TED, testing whether machines can move audiences like humans do. The result surprised everyone, including Boyd himself.
Experimental composer Holly Herndon trained an AI model on her own voice and released it free for anyone to use. She sees the technology as a tool to bring artists together, not replace them.
A saltwater synthesizer, a spinning henge of fiddles, and a triangle that captures electromagnetic radiation are competing for $10,000 in Georgia Tech's annual instrument invention competition. The 28-year-old contest has launched companies like Teenage Engineering and celebrates the wildest ideas in musical innovation.
Switzerland's ancient yodelling tradition just earned a spot on UNESCO's prestigious cultural heritage list. The Alpine vocal art is now blending with modern music genres, proving old traditions can thrive in new ways.
A classical composer from Mexico City just swept the Grammy Awards, winning three statuettes for music inspired by ancient cenotes and her country's heritage. Gabriela Ortiz's breakthrough moment proves that cultural roots and classical innovation can create magic on the world's biggest stage.
Scottish metal band Party Cannon released their new EP on 100 Nintendo 64 cartridges and sold out the US inventory in under 24 hours. The creative physical media release celebrates their new vocalist while tapping into fans' nostalgia for retro gaming.
India's greenest music festival just wrapped its 2025 edition with nearly 30,000 attendees and is already planning an 18-day immersive art experience. The certified sustainable event proves that doing good and feeling good can share the same stage.