Artist Opinion
“We’ve had enough time for the whole ‘All the boats rise’ argument to see they don’t all rise.” Did you know that Trent Reznor helped to build Apple’s music streaming service? The Nine Inch Nails frontman once worked as an executive for Beats and later at Apple, and it most certainly opened his eyes to […]
“Labels want a bigger cut than ever and just sit and wait for you to go viral.” James Blake has spoken out on TikTok’s impact on the music industry and the financial difficulties facing artists. Although TikTok has become a platform where many new artists are discovered, Blake argues that labels are now waiting for […]
“They’re making the new stuff – that’s how culture starts,” the Grammy-winning producer says, following Universal Music Group’s recent fallout with TikTok. Skrillex has shared his thoughts on TikTok, and what’s next for artists following the recent news that Universal Music Group pulled all of it’s music from the platform. Speaking to Complex at The […]
“We went into the darkness looking for something” “We saw music as a gift that was given to us to connect with people and set people free and liberate people.” In a new interview, Pharrell reveals how studio sessions with Daft Punk opened his eyes to the magic that comes from doing things “over and […]
Blake recently spoke to Zane Lowe about Grimes’ use of AI, the benefits of the technology and its inevitable disadvantages. Producer and singer James Blake has commented on the benefits of AI technology in music production, predicting more accessibility for everyone as a result of it. Discussed during the latest episode of The Zane Lowe […]
The Beatles vocalist and bassist says AI has only been used to “clean up existing recordings”. Paul McCartney has responded to “confusion and speculation” about the forthcoming “final Beatles record”, which uses AI to strip John Lennon’s vocals from old audio. In a new statement on social media, the Beatles bassist and vocalist says AI […]
This is the web version of dot.LA’s daily newsletter. Sign up to get the latest news on Southern California’s tech, startup and venture capital scene. 1212 Santa Monica was jam packed with roughly 700 founders and VCs on Wednesday night. As music pumped through the speakers, attendees of SUPERCHARGE LA: Access to Capital & Cocktails […]
James Ford has worked on records for Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Gorillaz, Florence + The Machine, and many more. Producer James Ford has reflected on the tension of working with Depeche Mode for their 2017 record, Spirit. When a band has been together as long as Depeche Mode has, it’s often not always sunshine and rainbows. […]
“It was everything everyone thinks it is and so much more,” says Kesha. “It’s almost indescribable, but I definitely feel like working with him has been transformational.” Kesha has spoken out about what it was like to work with producing legend Rick Rubin on newest album, Gag Order. In an interview with Dazed, the Tick […]
The Black Eyed Peas founder explained how the music industry is split into three sub-industries, and predicts a fourth one is coming with the rise of AI. Artist and producer will.i.am has expressed his concerns over AI in music, questioning how the rights to his songs are protected, but not his own face or voice. […]
