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12 votes
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Billie Eilish performs stripped-back versions of four songs from 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' for Amazon Music’s Songline (Live, 2024)
All 4 tracks/videos from the live session: Billie Eilish – WILDFLOWER Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER Billie Eilish – L’AMOUR DE MA VIE Billie Eilish – SKINNY
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Music record labels sue AI song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement
15 votes -
Udio | AI music generator
37 votes -
Studio musicians are still waiting for credit in the streaming era
22 votes -
Apple Music's 100 best albums list
16 votes -
Obscurest Vinyl - Ain't That a Kick in the Cunt (2024)
2 votes -
Reindeer skins and sonic looms – Borealis music festival dives into Sámi culture in the Norwegian city of Bergen
7 votes -
Johan Röhr's 2,700 songs have been streamed 15bn times – Swedish composer becomes Spotify's most-famous musician you've never heard of
8 votes -
Can Sweden keep its edge in the music industry? Stockholm has spawned both some of the world's most successful musicians and music tech companies.
6 votes -
The toll of fame: The Utau producer who erased his own name
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What if "Face to Face" by Daft Punk used newer samples?
20 votes -
Danish man on trial over accusations he fraudulently made more than £502,000 in royalties on music streaming sites
9 votes -
Max Martin has the most No. 1s among music producers in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, surpassing George Martin
16 votes -
Should I switch to Apple Music or stick with Spotify?
Spotify recently increased their price, making it the same price as Apple's service. I've had Spotify since 2016 (started with the free version), and got premium in 2018 when they had the college...
Spotify recently increased their price, making it the same price as Apple's service. I've had Spotify since 2016 (started with the free version), and got premium in 2018 when they had the college student deal where you would get that and Hulu for only five bucks a month. I've been an off and on Premium subscriber since 2019. Only re-subscribing to it when Spotify would send me offers to sign up for three months for the price of one. This is actually the first year that I've consistently had Spotify all year since I was in college.
But now that they're the same price I was wondering if I should switch over. I don't want to get into the whole quality thing and lossless (I don't even know what that is) but I haven't been happy with Spotify's algorithm for a while. Streaming services have always been how I discovered new music, going back to me using Pandora while I was in high school. But now Spotify keeps suggesting the same songs whenever it's on smart shuffle. For example, if I play a song from the late 60s or early 70s, I know the next song Spotify plays is going to be Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Whenever I play an indie pop song, like a Lana Del Rey song or something, I know that the next song is going to be Borderline by Tame Impala.
I'm kind of sick of it at this point, and I feel like it's limiting the scope of what I'm listening to. I'm not sure what Apple Music's algorithm is like, I've heard mixed things with some saying it's better than Spotify and others saying it's worse.
I'm also happy taking recommendations on other things to do or try with Spotify to correct this.
27 votes -
Bandcamp hit with layoffs after sale to Songtradr
34 votes -
MF FOOM: AI-generated MF DOOM songs
7 votes -
Rewinding Jimi Hendrix’s national anthem
9 votes -
Mixmag headed to Malmö to check out Intonal, a nine-year-strong experimental music festival where eclecticism is no mean feat
7 votes -
Rick Astley on his Glastonbury debut and those Foo Fighters rumours
11 votes -
inMusic acquires Moog Music and promises groundbreaking new instruments
4 votes -
Denniz Pop turned Sweden into a pop powerhouse, but then died tragically young from cancer – his peers reflect on an underrated legacy
2 votes -
Why Sweden punches above its weight in music
5 votes -
Short essay: The science fiction of traditional music
5 votes -
Daði Freyr - All Star, Endurtaka Mig, The Lowlands Song, and Think About Things | Live at Lowlands 2022
3 votes -
Memphis '69: The 1969 Memphis Country Blues Festival | Full documentary
1 vote -
Atlanta’s Music Midtown festival canceled after court ruling made it illegal to keep guns out of event
15 votes -
Highlights from the Cambridge Folk Festival 2022
I go to the Cambridge Folk Festival every year with my dad, uncles, and various other family and friends. It's been cancelled for two years on the bounce due to the pandemic, and it was an...
I go to the Cambridge Folk Festival every year with my dad, uncles, and various other family and friends. It's been cancelled for two years on the bounce due to the pandemic, and it was an absolute joy to return this year! I got back yesterday, and wanted to share a few musical finds with my fellow Tilderen :)
Afro Celt Sound System
These guys put on an absolutely fantastic live show. It's a great fusion of African, Celtic, and electronic music, although leaning more into the Celtic and electronic sides of things if truth be told. There were a lot of very cool percussion elements, and each performer took a brilliant solo. Fully enjoyable, although potentially better live than in recording. Have a listen to When You're Falling.
Show of Hands
Much more what you might think of when someone says "folk music," Show of Hands did two stunning sets. They're normally a three-piece, but their third member wasn't present for the festival. Even as a duo, they sang a load of incredibly heartfelt music, with wonderful harmonies and great stories. Have a listen to Roots and Cousin Jack.
Julie Fowlis
Julie did the soundtrack for the Pixar movie Brave, and while she didn't perform any of the tracks from the film in her set at the festival, she was still a really engaging performer, singing in Gaelic and playing some incredibly cool whistle and bagpipe tunes. Hùg Air A' Bhonaid Mhòir is worth listening to to get a feel for what she does.
Spiers and Boden
My daughter described these two as "giants of folk," a description which she may have stolen from the festival programme, but is very accurate all the same. The two founding members of the iconic modern folk band Bellowhead, their two-piece performance is as high energy and exciting as a Bellowhead live show. Old Maui is a great ear-worm, and Rochdale Coconut Dance is one of my favourite traditional tunes. I attended a tunes workshop with John Spiers (the melodion player) and picked up a couple of fun new tunes as well.
Chico Trujillo
My best friend and I danced for an hour straight to this set. Absolute 10/10 party music. They're a Chilean cumbia band drawing on all sorts of South American influences, as well as sprinklings reggae, ska, and punk. They're incredibly high energy, and definitely one to see live if you can. I didn't catch the names of any of their songs (they just played for an hour straight, and didn't waste any time chatting to the audience!), but have a skim through this live video to get an idea of just how excellent they are. My highlight of the weekend for sure.
The Young'Uns
I've seen these guys perform a couple of times before, and am always blown away by them. They were doing sea shanties before TikTok discovered their joys, and have absolutely top notch stage banter. One of their number is blind, but no less talented a pianist for it. Their vocal harmonies are crisp and clear, and all of the songs have a rich story to go with them. When I'm Cleaning Windows is a top tier parody, but also check out Tom Payne's Bones and Be The Man for some of their more serious stuff.
Elephant Sessions
All the way from the Scottish highlands, I only caught a couple of the songs from their set (my daughter wanted to see Passenger who was on at the same time), but they're astonishingly good. Real foot-stomping stuff. They play their tunes almost aggressively, and have an incredible light show to match. Sadly another band that aren't quite as exciting in recording as they are live. But check out Search Party all the same.
The Spooky Men's Chorale
They are men. They are a group. But They Are Not a Men's Group. Hailing from Australia and wearing an array of hats, they sing a mixture of silly songs and beautiful Georgian chants. More excellent harmonies, and a wonderful stage presence, they wowed particularly with Crossing the Bar and a pair of Ukranian traditional songs which I sadly cannot find links to.
The Trials of Cato
I'm still undecided on these guys. I was very excited to see them, but felt their set lacked a bit of energy (penultimate slot on the last day of the festival is always tricky, I suppose!). They have a new singer, and I'm not a huge fan of her singing voice either. With all that said, they had a whacking great sound, and added some fabulous electronic elements to their set. Fortunately, I think their recordings do do them justice, so give Difrrwch, Tom Paine's Bones, and Gloria your attention!
5 votes -
How The Cure's Robert Smith created 'Pictures of You'
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Everything we know about the Astroworld tragedy so far
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Roadburn Redux was the best pandemic festival!!!
5 votes -
The Nostalgia Critic and The Wall
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How 1995's Macintosh NY Music Fest 'livestreamed' twenty-five years ahead of its time
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How George Harrison staged one of the most influential concerts in music history
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Ludwig Göransson has won the 2020 Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) on The Mandalorian – the composer's first Emmy
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Denmark embraces live music drive-ins – musicians are finding new ways to reach their fans safely
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Saving Grace, featuring Robert Plant and Suzi Dian, cancels Faroe Islands festival set due to country's whaling operation
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Misteramazing doesn't understand music theory
7 votes -
Music Software & Bad Interface Design: Avid’s Sibelius
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What key is Sweet Home Alabama in?
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Digging up Woodstock: An archaeological investigation of the famous festival site unearthed evidence hidden in the haze of memory
7 votes -
How the tastemaker music festival Iceland Airwaves is transforming Reykjavík
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Interview took a quick trip to Oslo for the annual Øya Festival to meet four emerging Norwegian acts
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How artist imposters and fake songs sneak onto streaming services
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We measured pop music’s falsetto obsession
7 votes -
Photos of Woodstock 1969, on its 50th anniversary
8 votes -
Woodstock 50 was called off two weeks before it was due to start
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Where do you share music other than here on Tildes?
I shared my list here a while back. Other then that i have only shared it with friends and a few subreddits i post it in once a year or so which are: r/chillmusic r/triphop r/electronicjazz...
I shared my list here a while back. Other then that i have only shared it with friends and a few subreddits i post it in once a year or so which are:
I really enjoy sharing music and discovering, but i don´t know of any other community's or subreddits other then those that would appreciate my list, and where i can find similar music.
Do you guys know of any other subreddits or community´s where my list could potentially be of interest?
What other places do you share music other than here? No matter the genre or specific type of music.
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Santana - Soul Sacrifice 1969 "Woodstock" Live Video HQ
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SoundCloud has launched a new distribution feature which enables artists to spread their music to a range of rival streaming services
7 votes