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This week we cover the impact of AI on the music industry, a genre-defining album, and more synths from Arturia.

Blog Post of the Week

_{AI & Music - Friends & Foes}

It’s hard to dispute the value of AI. But how does it fit in the world of music? There are all sorts of AI-powered tools letting you do everything from split stems, to generate melodies, to create full songs based off a single prompt. At what point does the music no longer become human generated? How should musicians be using AI tooling to our advantage?

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Expand Your Ears

"Expand Your Ears" is a curated section in our newsletter designed to broaden your musical horizons. Discover new sounds and genres outside your comfort zone, igniting fresh inspiration for your creative journey.

Fiddlehead - Between the Richness

Genre: Post-hardcore, Emo

Released in 2021, the Boston supergroup’s second studio album blends their post-hardcore sounds with some flashes of indie rock. Patrick Flynn’s heartfelt vocals blend perfectly with big guitar riffs and some great drumming.

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music

Artist - Album

Genre: Neo-Soul

D'Angelo's "Brown Sugar" wasn't just a hit album, it was a genre-defining moment. Fusing funk, soul, and hip-hop, it laid the groundwork for neo-soul.

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music

Product Spotlight: Fresh Releases

Arturia - MiniBruteV

These guys just won’t stop. The MiniBrute V is an “analog softsynth” at a pretty nice introductory price of $99. Learn more here.

Squire - Classic Vibe Limited Edition

Classic guitars with unique paint jobs at an affordable price. Sounds like a pretty good combo to me (and I am REALLY liking the look of the Limited Edition Classic Vibe ‘60s Strat). Check them all out here.

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