Diehard Nirvana Fans Using AI to Rewrite the Band's History; AI Cyborg + Orchestra to Collide Onstage
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Diehard Nirvana Fans Are Using AI to Rewrite the Band's History
Three years ago, a musical project called Lost Songs of the 27 Club used AI to imagine what a host of deceased musicians might have done had their lives not ended when they did. Among the musicians whose work was emulated on the album were the likes of Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain. Turns out, when it comes to the last name on that list, this project was just the tip of the iceberg.
An AI cyborg and an orchestra are about to collide onstage in Chicago
A crop of Chicago musicians, including composer Clarice Assad, are taking inspiration from artificial intelligence. And their experiments are coming to a stage near you.
AI-powered beat generator SOUNDRAW raises $3m from investors including Eminem manager Paul Rosenberg
Daigo Kusunoki, a Japanese championship-winning dancer with a background in music technology, founded SOUNDRAW. His previous venture, a wearable music device called Soundmoovz, sold nearly half a million units within 18 months.
Vinil aims to give celebrities more control in the age of AI
One important strand of the last year’s debates about generative AI has been authentication. Vinil is taking a new spin on that.
Coachella and OpenSea launch new ‘Keepsakes’ festival NFTs
The key here is physical benefits, not just digital artwork. Buyers will get access to VIP lounges and areas at the festival; limited-edition merchandise and more.
Taylor Swift AI experiment shows potentially 'scary' future of music
This Taylor Swift artificial intelligence experiment is fascinating, and quite scary
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