On Tuesday June 17, I took part in a local "7 people get the mic for 7 minutes each" community event; I chose to speak about how music is being affected by generative AI...
@ednewtonrex.bsky.social argues Spotify is completely unserious about combating AI music. The policy challenge is that independent creators lack a seat at the negotiating table (but distributors who profit from AI slop do have a seat.) fairtraining.substack.com/p/spotify-is...
I just discovered this podcast (it was released last year). In a celebratory manner, it presents interesting context and perspectives on an undeniably major figure in American popular music. Highly recommended... www.audible.com/about/newsro...
Reading Jean Guerrero's book *Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda* brought this 8-year-old bit of cultural messaging to mind... www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_35...
Very insightful 4-minute framing of Eddie Palmieri's musical & cultural impact--kudos to Felix Contreras of @npr.org (support America's public media!): www.npr.org/2025/08/07/n...
I chat with @lizpelly.bsky.social, composer/producer Mark Henry Phillips & @afm-union.bsky.social's gov't affairs director about how generative AI and other tech is affecting musicians & music listening, and some ways to possibly limit its corrosive effects... (video; 52 minutes)
ALL musicians: join a convo on generative AI w/ AFM Legislative & Political Dir. Ben Kessler and Dir. of Electronic Media Services John Painting. on how the AFM is working to protect our livelihoods. Plenty of time for Q&A. Share this invitation! RSVP @ www.local802afm.org/2025/07/conv...
I present some researched views of what could be in store for folks trying to make a living by making music, thanks to artificial intelligence technology...
If you want to attend this inspiring, informative and fun event for helping you advance your musicianship and guitar playing, don't let the cost hinder you; financial aid is available! Go to www.alternativeguitarsummitcamp.com/scholarship!
Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion (w/ Sarah MK, Brad Shepik, Martin Shamoonpour, John Hadfield & moi) will play five concerts in France this month! Details at www.goodvibesexplosion.com/events; if you catch us, come say hello!
Click below to tell your senators to preserve the ability of the states to regulate AI (since Congress hasn't done it)--the budget bill currently in the Senate would block state regulation for *10 years*!
One action you can take: tell your senators to preserve the ability of the states to regulate AI (since Congress hasn't done it)--the budget bill currently in the Senate would block state regulation for *10 years*! Click below...
I sometimes see comments along the lines of—“requiring AI companies to obtain consent prior to use won’t do anything for artists, only for media corp’s.”
I’m very glad for the sympathy for artists, but believing that the pro-artist position is to allow tech companies free use is nonsense. A short 🧵
On Tuesday June 17, I took part in a local "7 people get the mic for 7 minutes each" community event; I chose to speak about how music is being affected by generative AI...
