#30- AI Computer Writes Songs, Taylor’s First Re-Recorded Record, and Patreon Valued at 4 Billion

Life is getting strange and polarizing with new releases. Swifties rejoice as Taylor goes into new territory by having a lot of hype and praise for a re-recording of her 2008 album. Contrasting that, robots and algorithms try to write hits from the 27 Club and uncanny valley ensues for fans. Colin and Joe circumvent the noise and get down to what these new situations are doing for the future of recorded music. Also, Patreon making a lot of money and had a great increase in 2020. I wonder why 2020 was a big year? Asked no one.

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How Fearless (Taylor's Version) is fairing so far: https://variety.com/2021/music/news/fearless-taylors-version-streaming-spotify-apple-music-1234948421/

Paul Simon Sells Catalog to Sony Pub: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/paul-simon-sells-song-catalog-to-sony-music-publishing/

Patreon valued at 4bn: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/membership-platform-patreon-raises-155m-increases-valuation-to-4bn/

Hear AI generated 27 Club Songs: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/nirvana-kurt-cobain-ai-song-1146444/

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