Protostellar
@protostellarofficial.substack.com
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aka Chinmaya Srivastava
Multi-Genre Music Producer, Audio Engineer, DJ, Entrepreneur, Music Business Professional, Computer Engineer, Polymath & Problem-Solverπ€
Developing a new AI-proof model for the Music Industry with Vinyl Culture πΏ
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Can #technology truly replace the magic of musical #connection? Our latest piece dives into the irreplaceable role of #music in our lives and how we can use tech to enhance, not replace those connections. Join us in exploring our connection with Music!
[ Linkπ: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul... ]
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The Human Connectionπ₯
Why Technology Can't Replace Musical Connection
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π¨ The artist community is under attack globally. Pay-to-play venues + crushing visa costs + merchandise cuts = 82% of indie artists priced out of touring.
π€ We need to talk about this. Change is possible when we demand it.
π Deep dive: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
#ArtistCommunity #Music
π€ We need to talk about this. Change is possible when we demand it.
π Deep dive: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
#ArtistCommunity #Music
Pay-to-Play Nation | How Live Venues Are Bleeding Artists Dry ποΈπ°
From Greenwich Village baskets to corporate boardroom spreadsheets; the systematic destruction of artistic opportunity worldwide
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#Music people of bluesky: We need to talk about what's happening at #Spotify
#AI songs on dead artists' pages + CEO investing in military drones = Artists have had enough.
Xiu Xiu has called it a "garbage hole violent armageddon portal."
The whole story is wildππΌ: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
#AI songs on dead artists' pages + CEO investing in military drones = Artists have had enough.
Xiu Xiu has called it a "garbage hole violent armageddon portal."
The whole story is wildππΌ: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
The Spotify Exodus | How AI-Generated Songs and Military Investments Sparked an Artist Rebellion πΆπͺ
From AI-generated songs to military investments; the streaming giant's ethical crisis has reached a breaking point
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π₯ Hot take: AI music platforms claiming to "democratize" creativity are actually centralizing cultural power in Silicon Valley.
This isn't technological progress; it's algorithmic colonization of global musical culture.
Full story π: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
#AIMusic #AlgorithmicBias
This isn't technological progress; it's algorithmic colonization of global musical culture.
Full story π: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
#AIMusic #AlgorithmicBias
Decoding the Algorithms | How AI Music Platforms Decide What 'Good Music' Means π€³π»πΌ
The Hidden Biases Shaping the Future of Musical Taste
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π¨ The enshittification of #music streaming is complete.
#Spotify isn't just recommending songs anymore, they are running #psychological #surveillance on 675 million users and monetizing #emotional vulnerability.
π Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
#DigitalRights #Tech #Privacy
#Spotify isn't just recommending songs anymore, they are running #psychological #surveillance on 675 million users and monetizing #emotional vulnerability.
π Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
#DigitalRights #Tech #Privacy
Your Emotional Data For Sale | How Music Platforms Monetize Your Mental State π°π€«
The soundtrack to surveillance capitalism has never sounded so personal
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The concert industry's 'worst-kept secret,' how Live Nation/ #Ticketmaster built an entertainment empire that extracts maximum value from fans while limiting options for artists.
We break down the DOJ's new lawsuit and what it means for the future of live music.
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We break down the DOJ's new lawsuit and what it means for the future of live music.
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The Ticketmaster Monopoly | How Corporate Giants Turned Live Music into a Predatory Market ποΈπ°
Inside the entertainment behemoth's stranglehold on concerts, artists, and your wallet
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Tech's newest hypocritical flex:
β’ @elonmusk: "delete all IP law"
β’ Also Elon: *holds 579 patents at Tesla*
Our deep dive into how tech billionaires weaponize "innovation" to seize creative work without compensation: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
#IPRights #AIEthics #MusicIndustry
β’ @elonmusk: "delete all IP law"
β’ Also Elon: *holds 579 patents at Tesla*
Our deep dive into how tech billionaires weaponize "innovation" to seize creative work without compensation: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
#IPRights #AIEthics #MusicIndustry
The IP Abolition Movement | How Tech Billionaires Are Weaponizing 'Innovation' to Seize Artists' Work π¨π»ββοΈπΈ
Why Creators and Listeners Should Unite Against IP Theft
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The battle lines are drawn | UK music legends vs. AI copyright reform π΅
Paul McCartney, Elton John & Kate Bush are fighting the Labour government's proposal to let AI companies train on copyrighted works by default.
Here's why this matters globally π€: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
Paul McCartney, Elton John & Kate Bush are fighting the Labour government's proposal to let AI companies train on copyrighted works by default.
Here's why this matters globally π€: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
The Battle Over AI and Copyright | Why Music Industry Leaders Are Taking a Stand in the UK π€π¬π§
How the UKβs AI Copyright proposal has united Music giants and Artists in defence of Creative Rights
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π° #Spotify's First Profitable Year-> β¬1.4B in 2024
But here's the Paradox: While the #streaming giant celebrates record profits, #artists are still struggling to make ends meet.
Is #profitability coming at the cost of artist sustainability? π€
Full Storyππ: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
But here's the Paradox: While the #streaming giant celebrates record profits, #artists are still struggling to make ends meet.
Is #profitability coming at the cost of artist sustainability? π€
Full Storyππ: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
Spotify's $1.5 Billion Profit in 2024 | A Win for Executives, As Artists Struggle
The Rise of Spotify's Profitability...
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π¨ 10,000 AI tracks hit Deezer daily π
That's 10% of all new music uploads.
Here's how they're fighting back against the AI music flood, and why it matters for every artist, label, and platform β¬οΈ
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That's 10% of all new music uploads.
Here's how they're fighting back against the AI music flood, and why it matters for every artist, label, and platform β¬οΈ
substacktools.com/sharex/GYLGx...
The Rise of AI Music | Deezer's Battle Against Synthetic Content πͺπΌπ€
More than 10,000 AI tracks flood streaming daily...
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The over-saturation of streaming platforms is not just a technological issue; it's a cultural and economic one that reflects broader shifts in how music is created and consumed... π€
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Read the full Storyππ: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
Article by: @protostellarofficial.substack.com
Read the full Storyππ: open.substack.com/pub/vinylcul...
Why Does All Music Sound the Same? | Examining Claims of Artistic Decline π―ββοΈ
How Streaming and AI are re-shaping the soul of musical expression
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Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO and co-founder's $568 MILLION Cash-out π°
While in 2024, Spotify announced plans to stop paying royalties to artists who don't reach a minimum streaming threshold, potentially impacting up to 80% of artists on the platform... π€
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While in 2024, Spotify announced plans to stop paying royalties to artists who don't reach a minimum streaming threshold, potentially impacting up to 80% of artists on the platform... π€
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Daniel Ek's Spotify Stock $568 MILLION Cash-Out π°
Executives Profit, Artists Struggle, The Cycle Continues...
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π Mysterious drones are buzzing over New Jersey and New York! What does this mean for our safety? Dive into the latest sightings and investigations in my new article: open.substack.com/pub/protoste...
#Drones #UAP #PublicSafety
#Drones #UAP #PublicSafety
The Skies Are WatchingπΈπ
Unravelling the Global Mystery of "Drone" Incursions
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Β· Dec 8
The Erosion of CRITICAL THINKING π€π§
Full article hereππ: open.substack.com/pub/protoste...
Full article hereππ: open.substack.com/pub/protoste...
The Erosion of Critical Thinking
A Silent Crisis in the Age of Information
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