Daedelus

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🧑‍🏫. S.E.T.I. A.I.R. It’s all music. They/Them 🏳️‍⚧️

Finally getting around to listening to this Beyoncé MORNING DEW (DONK) and pretty disappointed that it indeed has no donk on it. If I can’t find a version in a few searches I’ll have to make my own…

I long for serious music discourse in these spaces. One such question I’ve had is the entomology of all the Juke Musics. Not related by tempo or rhythm, but rather nomenclature. Juke out of Chicago. Jookin in Memphis. Florida Jook. I see reference to a Gullah word Joog…

Turning the Tidal! Make no mistake, this is because of public outcry. A for profit company wouldn’t forego money unless they knew it was rotten business. Let’s keep going on all fronts.

An abridged statement form Tidal streaming service as per their latest AI use and allowances.

Used to believe music was a human connection thing, an evolutionary pre-language trait. However of late going full Michael Pollan in that we are evolving to better express what music wants.

A wonderful time to be questioned why we make songs by family, friends, strangers, and even our computers! Stuff your ears full of wax and sail on dear music makers!

This Sheffield supermarket going viral for the symphonic sound of its freezers' www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f... The hum of a grocery store’s freezers delights ambient music fans:“Its like being in an electrical gong bath” And: “The obvious reference is Brian Eno’s Ambient 1: Music for Airports”

‘Like an electrical gong bath!’ The Sheffield supermarket going viral for the symphonic sound of its freezers

Redditors are thrilled by the Co-op on Ecclesall Road, where a magnificent drone is reminiscent of Brian Eno’s ambient music. We take a visit to the back aisles

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not another Friday. Not just any release day. Our best chance to direct attention where due. Here's what I'm getting into to (thus far) *pls share what's on your wishes list*

Having a young child really brings home that going from unknown to knowing. How knowledge is acquired. There is nothing linear about it. Why should we fool ourselves that things need to take a lot of practice or a long time?

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A preponderance of examples wouldn’t agree, but what if instead of creating an overwhelming amount of music you focused on a few worthy? This pretty sensible advice on the surface. Not engaged with the current climate of attention spans. So really something for those with a few records out.