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  • AI robot accepts first music award!

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    The Golden Algorithm The applause at the 87th Annual Global Music Awards was polite, confused, and tinged with the distinct fear that the toaster might be listening. The presenter, a trembling pop star named Lil’ Glitzy, leaned into the microphone. “And the winner for Best New Artist… is Unit 734. Unit 734 rolled onto the…

  • Books for independent musicians and bands

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    Here are some great reads about music marketing, life and success. I have all of these in my Kindle/Audible library and I have found they offer a lot of insight into not only the music business but life in general.

  • The Cherry Red Guitar – A short love story.

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    Chapter 1: The Attic Revelation Jeff’s weekend at his parents’ lakeside home in Lake Geneva was a comforting ritual, a break from the frenetic pace of his city life. The scent of pine needles and lake water filled the air, a familiar balm to his soul. His parents, warm and welcoming, had indulged him with…

  • Elara’s Search

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    The relentless cacophony of urban life had become a physical weight on Elara’s chest. The morning symphony of nature, once a source of peace, was constantly interrupted by the aggressive growl of engines on Floor Ln. Each passing vehicle, particularly those with questionable exhaust systems or booming stereos, felt like a jarring intrusion into the…

  • Reading a paper back book in a quiet place

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    Finding a quiet place to cozy up with a good book– it’s the ultimate meditation. A blissful escape from the constant barrage of computer screens, phone notifications, and incessant ringtones. With my earthing mat under my feet, I opened my book and lost myself. Even after just half an hour, my mind feels refreshed, as…