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On my latest podcast episode: Music tech consultant Vicki Nauman gives us a brief look back at the beginnings of digital music, some insights into Web 3 and the opportunities for music, why the metaverse is going to be more than just gaming and social activities, how AI plays into the creator future, and much more. Caremakers are leaning towards ditching car radios altogether, but Congress has other ideas. And […]

We all know about copyright and how it’s there to protect your creative work. Of course, it’s a lot more involved than that, especially in these digital days where the law hasn’t been updated since 1998. That said copyright has a cousin and it’s called copyleft. Yes, really, no joke, it’s a real thing and it’s something that you’ve probably used in the past without even being aware. The Copyleft […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Shakira’s sultry collaboration with Manuel Turizo, Becky G’s corrido with Gabito Ballesteros, and the new album from Jenni Rivera. Also on the list: BRATTY’s alternative rock anthem, Letón Pé’s futuristic take on tropical music, and Juan Ingaramo’s charming song with Zoe Gotusso. Plus, Tainy’s stellar debut album and the viral hit from gay reggaetonero La Cruz. […]

There are a lot misconceptions about AI music, mostly because of all the click-bait headlines about AI that one sees almost every day. After working with more than 100 AI apps, plugins and platforms, there are a number of things that I’ve learned that definitely bust some of the AI music myths that you might have. Here we go. Futuristic AI global technology vector 1. AI is going to take […]

This weekend belongs to good ol’ Indiana Jones, who returns for one last time in James Mangold’s “The Dial of Destiny,” which hits theaters 15 years after the franchise’s previous installment. Although it is Harrison Ford’s last outing as the legendary character, it’s the first Indy movie not directed by Steven Spielberg. Elsewhere, we have another animated release about a shapeshifting teenager just one week after last week’s “Nimona,” and […]

By the time you read this Angelo Baque will be chillin’ on a boat somewhere on the Mediterranean coast. “Ideally Sardinia,” he jokes over email. The Queens-born streetwear titan is taking a well-deserved break after the recent opening of his Awake NY brick-and-mortar store. The brand’s aim has always been to capture the eclectic sensibility of the five boroughs, so it comes as no surprise that the recently-opened storefront is […]

One of the brilliant and striking outfits that Jessica Wild packed to compete a second time on RuPaul’s Drag Race was inspired by the Spanish transgender singer and television personality Cristina Ortiz Rodríguez, also known as “La Veneno.” During her now revered lip sync performance, Wild wore a sequined red gown with high slits that exposed her long legs and a round collar silicone breast plate draped in golden jewels. […]

On my latest podcast episode: Artist manager, branding specialist and Artist Collective CEO Evan Price talks about thinking about marketing a release in advance, motivating artists to think more about business, getting artists to understand their branding, overcoming limiting beliefs, and much more. A billion Spotify streams and 330 million YouTube views show the power of just one TV show placement A new program in Iceland reimburses 25% of all […]

As the rise of big-budget television continues to encompass what would normally be reserved for the silver screen, the lines between streaming and theatergoing continue to blur. Even as cinemas goad people back into the seats with cushy recliners and subscription based ticket sales, it’s hard to argue against someone who just wants to stay home and catch the latest blockbuster series on HBO or Apple TV. Very few actors […]