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Covering or reimagining a song can be creatively rewarding – but it also raises complex licensing questions. This guide breaks down the global licensing rules for cover songs, remixes, derivative works (including translations), and even AI-generated adaptations. I’ve been struggling...
TMM was a provocative abbreviation for Team Maktmissbruk. But what did it really stand for, beyond just a term? This is the full story of the rise and fall of “TMM”.
SoundCloud offers powerful tools for indie musicians – until you try to fix a release. Thinking of hitting “distribute”? Read this first. From remix rules to approval hell, here’s what no one tells you until it’s too late.
It sometimes becomes painfully clear that SoundCloud takes the description you attach to your music very seriously. If a track distribution gets rejected, the first thing you should check is what you wrote in that section. They react to specific...
Bass Assassin Protocol marks the clash of two alter egos – The Houseifyer and The Rhythmshifter – created to separate remixes from original productions. A project born out of the need to divide style, intent, and identity.
A flood of AI-generated trash is polluting streaming platforms – and some still dare to call it music. This is a brutal reality check for wannabe creators relying on prompts instead of talent. Spoiler alert: pulling the plug ends their entire career.
A famous children’s song, humorously reimagined and parodied. I asked OpenAI’s new image engine to create visuals for the satirical music video.
Source: DJ Mag Hardwell’s Skepticism About AI in Music Production The well-known Dutch DJ and producer Hardwell recently expressed his skepticism about the use of artificial intelligence in music production. According to him, AI is always lagging behind human creativity...
Two years after the setback, I turned the journey into a Drum & Bass track. The storm, the chaos, the struggle – it’s all here. This track isn’t just about running; it’s about survival, even though it was never a matter of life and death. Pushing forward when every fiber of your being screams to stop. Battling the personal crisis, the exhaustion it brought while I was also sick, the breathlessness as I ran – in both the physical world and in life itself.
Since creating my first remix last March, I’ve been wondering how licensing works for Pete & Bas’ music and whether I need to pay to use their samples. I still consider myself somewhat of a trainee in the world of...
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