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CASANDRA Reveals Her New EP, “ISLA TRANQUILITA”

Singer-songwriter and producer CASANDRA has unveiled her new 6-track EP, ISLA TRANQUILITA. Translating to “little island of peace,” the project is a deeply personal tribute to her late great aunt Teresa, a Cuban émigré who was a central source of comfort throughout her childhood in Miami.

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The Transformative Power of Music: How it Shapes Human Development

Engaging with music throughout your life, regardless of your age or lifestage can completely shape how you think, feel and interact in the world, from infancy to adulthood. Check out some interesting and important information on the transformative power of music and how it has shaped human development.

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Rylai Releases His New Single/Video “Issues”

In the “Issues” music video, he drifts through “some of the loneliest scenes in New York” like a ghost, trapped in his own mind and fully in the thralls of his torment. Wandering through the contrasting industrial and natural landscapes of the city that never sleeps…

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Watch “The Wheel”, the Latest Clip From Greg Hoy

The music video for “The Wheel”, recorded, edited, and directed by Hoy himself, continues the thread of astute societal observation, stealthily commenting on the current state of governance and culture in North America.

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Captains Of Entropy Present the Visual for "Ball Under Couch”

It took over three months for video collage artist Laura Matikainen to build and arrange the "Ball Under Couch" scenes by hand, elevating this eight-minute auditory adventure, recorded in sessions for The Flea & The Worm, into a mind-blowing kaleidoscopic experience.

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Ozzie D. Unveils Her New “Step Up” Lyric Video

The couples featured in the “Step Up” lyric video, created in collaboration with HIP Video Productions, are everyday people like Ozzie and her former partner—and that’s entirely by design. While she hopes viewers won’t see themselves in these lovers, she knows many will.

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Owning Your Identity: Why Taylor Swift’s AI Trademark Strategy Matters

In an era where artificial intelligence can replicate voices, likenesses and even personality traits at scale, traditional legal frameworks are being stretched beyond their original intent. Public figures are no longer just protecting songs, films or brand assets, they are racing to secure ownership…

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Interview: LANDR’s Bruna Pontes

NxtNow Music connected with Bruna Pontes from LANDR for an in-depth Q&A to discuss how the creative platform has evolved way beyond its roots as an AI mastering tool. She shares her thoughts on the company’s vision, what ethical AI means at LANDR, and much more!

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Interview: Edgel Groves Jr, CEO of Viral Giveaways Platform PassPass

NxtNow Music connects with PassPass CEO Edgel Groves, Jr. in an exclusive interview, diving deep into the story behind the viral giveaway platform. Discover how PassPass was created, why PassPass for Artists is revolutionizing music discovery, and how artists are leveraging it to grow their fanbase faster than ever.

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Porter Block Present Their Visual for "Gift Or A Curse"

If the “Gift Or A Curse” music video seems eerily familiar, it might trigger memories of a certain soundstage performance that swept the nation in the summer of 1979. The Knack’s “My Sharona” music video helped cement the clean-cut, musicians-in-ties aesthetic that defined that era of music.

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