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Taylor Deupree New Musical – Sti.ll
In contemplating the audacious task of remaking a classic, Joseph Branciforte found himself ensnared in the tangled webs of doubt and comparison. Why meddle with something already heralded as extraordinary? Yet, when Taylor Deupree presented him with the bold proposition of crafting an acoustic rendition of his groundbreaking 2002 album, "Stil.," Branciforte's curiosity was piqued. "Stil." epitomized the zenith of the glitch movement, birthed from the epoch when personal computers metamorphosed into sanctuaries of sonic experimentation. Deupree's methodology was anything but conventional—he wove electronic samples slightly out of sync, permitting minuscule digital aberrations to dance in and out of temporal harmony, akin to a Steve Reich opus on a microscopic scale. The resultant sound was undeniably warm and emotive, yet seemingly unattainable by mortal hands.
By The Intelligence Music10 days ago in Art
Myriam Gendron Album Review – Mayday
Myriam Gendron Album Review – Mayday Myriam Gendron's musical journey from her humble beginnings busking Leonard Cohen tunes in the Paris Metro to her latest album "Mayday" represents a fascinating evolution, each step refining her craft and deepening her connection to the essence of folk music. In 2021, she released "Ma délire - songs of love, lost and found," a testament to her ability to reimagine traditional Quebec folk songs. Now, with "Mayday," Gendron continues to explore the depths of the human experience, offering songs that feel like timeless dispatches from the collective unconscious, melodies that could accompany tasks as mundane as sweeping floors or as elemental as felling trees.
By The Intelligence Music11 days ago in Art
US Congress Passes TICKET Act for Transparent Pricing
The recent passage of the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act by the United States House of Representatives marks a significant stride toward reforming the landscape of ticket sales and consumer protection. This legislative development, achieved on May 15, represents a pivotal juncture in the TICKET Act's trajectory toward becoming law, reflecting a concerted effort to address longstanding concerns surrounding transparency and fairness within the ticketing industry.
By The Intelligence Music12 days ago in Writers
Lip Critic New Album – Hex Dealer
In the vibrant and audacious music video for their track "In the Wawa (Convinced I Am God)," Lip Critic, a dynamic quartet hailing from New York, ingeniously portray greedy music label executives hot on their trail, only to discover that the band, played by themselves, has snatched their own masters. What ensues is a fiery spectacle as Lip Critic defiantly incinerates their CDs with blowtorches, reducing them to molten remnants of plastic. This visually striking narrative encapsulates the essence of the band's creative ethos—a relentless pursuit of innovation akin to the mythical hydra, where cutting off one influence only serves to sprout new, experimental tendrils.
By The Intelligence Music14 days ago in Writers