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I invested $100,000 to create my album & Spotify deleted it 😳

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · Aug 25

The most comprehensive video I've watched about this topic.

It goes over what independent music distribution is like, Spotify's music takedowns, how much money goes into making an album (in detail), and how much artists make from streaming revenue (also in detail).

youtu.be/L_qvmAXFCOg?...

YouTube video by KARRA

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Jul 25

Looking forward to the recording :)

Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train (Live)

Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Jul 23

Farewell Ozzy www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lD5...

YouTube video by OzzyOsbourneVEVO

Mastering Graphics Programming with Vulkan | Game Development | eBook

Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Jul 21

The Manager`s Path from Camille Fournier is on my to read list, it was recommended on social media a few times. For more "traditional" takes you could also look into High Output Management (Andy Grove) and Management Essentials (Peter F. Drucker)

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Psamathes🎤🎮 Versatile Vocalist @psamathes.bsky.social · Jul 3

Woke up to the news that I've been laid of from my day job 🙃 Sharing this ⤵️ cause it was my main source of income and I need all the gigs I can get 🙏 If you don't have a project, talking to your colleagues is also appreciated. Word of mouth from peers does way more than hearing from a stranger.

Psamathes🎤🎮 Versatile Vocalist @psamathes.bsky.social · Oct 27

Hi bsky! I'm Psamathes / Alessandra, a versatile singer and tagelharpa player looking to connect with colleagues in the industry (and for work lol)!

🎧 games, sample libraries, animation, film trailers
🎤 all genres, langs & vocal styles (clean + harsh), range G#2-G6
🖥️ credits & reels: psamathes.com

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c0de517e.bsky.social @c0de517e.bsky.social · Jul 3

All REAC 2025 content is LIVE! Enjoy enginearchitecture.org/2025.htm

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Jun 27

Don't know which games to pick on sale on Steam? How about learning Vulkan to make your own :D Our book is on sale on the Packt website and you can get a digital copy for only 9.99$! www.packtpub.com/en-us/produc...

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Jun 24

I just found out that _the_ Katee Sackhoff has her own show. That's it, enjoy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv7b...

Ashly Burch Talks Mythic Quest and Voicing Video Games from Horizon Zero Dawn to Life is Strange

YouTube video by Katee Sackhoff

Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Jun 14

Amazing viz, is that something custom or an existing solution?

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James Elsey @jameselseymusic.bsky.social · Jun 6

Enough people asked for it, so it's happening! 🤘

The 1st Develop Conference Metal Meet will be at the Fortune Of War, Wed 9th July 3-5pm. An informal and inclusive social event to make some Industry friends who share the same passion for Music.

Event Info/RSVP: www.linkedin.com/events/devel...

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Jun 9

Is it ok to attend even if not attending the main conference?

Caffè con i Programmatori

Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · May 20

What up lovely people? Had a bit of break from social media to recharge and refocus. Stay tuned for more music and soon some streams in Italian on game programming with @gabrielsassone.bsky.social ! You can start by subscribing to our brand new channel here www.youtube.com/@caffeconipr...

Dopo aver scritto il libro "Mastering Graphics Programming with Vulkan", ci è venuta voglia di condividere quello che abbiamo imparato nel corso della nostra carriera. E di farlo nella nostra lingua n...

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Mar 31

Thanks. At least they tag music that has been generated by AI. I am not a lawyer, but this is the wording they have, for now.

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Mar 31

I checked their terms and conditions when I signed up yesterday, and I couldn't find any mention of artificial intelligence or machine learning in their language. Do they mention it somewhere else?

The Ugly Truth About Spotify Is Finally Revealed

Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Mar 30

Yup, they do such a great job I went back to CDs :D

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Mar 30

Done it a while ago and whenever I need a song I never get it from Spotify. The way they treat artists is appalling, not to mention that they'd rather push fake artists than paying the real ones: www.honest-broker.com/p/the-ugly-t...

A year-long investigation by an indie journalist is a call to action

www.honest-broker.com

Space Odissey, by MC Productions

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Mar 29

With great trepidation, I present thee my first track that I am confident enough to share. I will add more songs over time as I polish older tracks that I think make the cut and make new ones. mcproductionsuk.bandcamp.com/track/space-...

Feedback welcome :)

track by MC Productions

mcproductionsuk.bandcamp.com

Craftsmanship, Curiosity, & Teamwork in Game Dev - A Chat with Paul Dean (Pacific Drive & more)

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · Mar 28

I had the BEST time chatting with @paullicino.bsky.social for @questmarkers.bsky.social earlier this week; he shared his experiences so generously and it was lovely to reflect on what goes into creative work.

Check out our episode below! ☕

Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Mar 28

EP. 28 IS LIVE!

@paullicino.bsky.social joined @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about working in creative roles in gaming

They delved into their creative habits, following their curiosity, what it’s like to work on a game dev team, & privilege + opportunity in the industry youtu.be/Sv5ta5lP_80

YouTube video by Quest Markers Podcast

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Mar 29

With great trepidation, I present thee my first track that I am confident enough to share. I will add more songs over time as I polish older tracks that I think make the cut and make new ones. mcproductionsuk.bandcamp.com/track/space-...

Feedback welcome :)

Space Odissey, by MC Productions

track by MC Productions

mcproductionsuk.bandcamp.com

Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Mar 25

Indeed, it's a much better auto-complete and makes writing "obvious" code a lot easier.

Vinyl Pressing UK - Record Printing & Production, Short Runs Available

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · Mar 21

HarmonyCloak is to music what Glaze and Nightshade are to images.

It doesn't look like it's out yet, but if you haven't heard of it and want to follow along, here's a little link 🖤

mosis.eecs.utk.edu/harmonycloak...

HarmonyCloak

mosis.eecs.utk.edu

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Marco Castorina @marcocastorina.bsky.social · Mar 19

You need someone to master the tracks for Vinyl first, then you need someone to press them, i.e.: www.discmanufacturingservices.com/vinyl/pressing

5* rated service, competitive vinyl pressing prices & lead times-7,10 & 12inch records. Global shipping. Long & short runs - 100% quality guarantee. UK based.

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