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Sonos protects its turf by opening up its platform and technology to developers

Here’s some food for thought: Sonos recently launched their first voice-powered smart speaker, and although immediately met with product competition by the likes of Google and Amazon, Sonos’ latest strategy is setting itself apart: they’re becoming a platform and opening up their technology to developers....

New venture UnitedMasters challenges traditional record label model

Record labels are obsolete. No one “buys” music. Grand statements. Former president of Interscope Records Steve Stoute (who has secretly raised $70 million led by Google’s corporate umbrella Alphabet and other key players) is ready to give musicians an alternative to exploitative record label deals...

US Airline Southwest continues to bring live music to the skies

Continuing their history of pop-up shows on board flights, Warner Music Nashville have teamed up with Southwest Airlines for their popular ‘Live at 35’ concert series, turning real-life bands into in-flight entertainment. The performances have been a huge hit, with passengers hoping their flight features...

Budweiser helps resurrect live music with Bud Garage series

Newly re-opened Sydney venue The Lansdowne Hotel is back with a vengeance and teaming up with Budweiser for a series of Saturday afternoon free concerts. Featuring up-and-coming acts from across the city, the beer brand is also celebrating the live music scene with a four-part...

THINK! Road Safety UK licenses Aphex Twin for its latest TVC

And it’s as amazing as you’d hope it to be. The new campaign from the British Department of Transport educating young drivers about the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving includes a rare Aphex Twin sync. Titled ‘Pink Kittens’ the short advert highlights...

Bombay Sapphire launches Project Botanicals sensory event with Ta-Ku

Bombay Sapphire is taking drinkers to the source of its gin blend with its 2017 Project Botanicals event in Sydney and Melbourne throughout November. Complemented with audio-visual soundscapes by Future Classic artist Ta-Ku, the open air garden pop-up bar promise a sensory adventure through cocktails,...

The new Google Pixel Buds are capable of translating 40 languages

Google Pixel Buds wireless headphones have the power to translate 40 languages in real-time, outputting translated words as you speak them and with virtually zero lag time. Retailing at $159 that’s a game-changer. Wondering how much they borrowed from the Pilot Translating Earpiece (which we...