Category: music
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The Fender Jazzmaster Guitar is Cool AF, Here’s Why
Discover the beauty, history, and versatility of the Leo Fender-designed Jazzmaster guitar. From its unique tone to its cult-like following, the Jazzmaster is a true classic. Learn about famous users & customizations
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How Open Source Tools are Challenging the Status Quo (with a List of Resources)
The growth of DIY and independent culture is enabling new generation of artists to reach a wider audience. However, the rise of AI-generated content and the potential collapse of social media platforms pose challenges for indie artists. To support and nurture this trend, it is important to provide independent creators with the tools and platforms…
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My Top Ten Favorite Albums of All Time
We don’t need to argue about Nina Simone, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ali Farka Toure, Fela Kuti, Chet Baker or […]
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VIFF 2010 Film Review – Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and The Magnetic Fields
VIFF 201 – A review of the film Strange Powers about Stephin Merritt and The Magnetic Fields – Canadian premiere at Vancouver International Film Festival
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Why Jumping On the Burn Hollywood Burn Bandwagon Makes No Sense
Do indie filmmakers, disillusioned and frustrated by rejection and gatekeepers in the studio system, really think that the fall of the studios and the distribution infrastructure they support and subsidize, is going to make more financing money available to them? Or that audiences, suddenly free from the hypnotic glare of Spiderman 3, will finally turn…