music
-
Hear: Kings of Leon – Can we please have fun
Fun is a matter of perspective. When it comes to music, fun can be dancing wildly in a club, but it can also be enjoyable to listen to loud music in the car or calm music at home while watching a rainy day through the windows. And yes, it can be exhilarating to gather in…
-
Hear: The Lemon Twigs – A dream is all we know
While I am still amazed by the possibilities of music AI’s (udio, suno, riffusion, etc.) these days, the new (never heard of them) album of The Lemon Twigs is out. The 12 track release covers me in a strange plaid of melancholy, and I feel torn. On the one hand, I’ve always loved when old…
-
Learn: Music industry kills the artists
Today, I read on Billy Caso’s Instagram that Spotify is updating its terms and conditions for artists. This update allows Spotify, a.k.a. the music industry, to legally modify the music and include it in AI training. Given the current capabilities of AI—such as those demonstrated by udio.com and suno.com—it leads to the conclusion that Spotify…
-
Hear: Four Tet – Three
Four Tet is one of the most creative heads in the world of electronic music. Back in my active electronic days, I even used to share a stage with him one time at the Nachtdigital Festival. I don’t like everything he makes, but you can never predict how the next song is going to sound…
-
Discover: Udio
Within the last year, AI has become a more tangible part of my everyday life. I use ChatGPT or Gemini to help me with captions for social media posts, to add emojis, for translations, to create song lyrics, and even for dinner recipes. I also utilize generative fills and AI-based picture creation, among other things.…
-
Hear: Billy Caso — Home Comfort Mix Series
Music producer and collector Billy Caso originally hails from South England but has spent the last few years in Berlin. A few years ago, I discovered his “Home Comfort Mix Series,” specifically the fourth mix, “Roadtrip.” I remember it vividly; I was amazed by the thoughtful way he mixes and compiles music.
-
Mix: Kometenschmidt – Soulful Journeys
Back in the 90s, I began DJing, primarily focusing on hard and industrial techno before transitioning to deep house. However, as a student, I often struggled to afford new records. Eventually, I reached a point where I decided to stop DJing and concentrate on producing music instead. Under the moniker ’Latex Distortion,’ I pursued music…