Motion Stories Tech
The business of live at Vegas’ LDI show, from global trends to espionage
There are few places on Earth where you can see the state of the live light and sound industry quite like Las Vegas’ LDI show. It comes with all the usual trade show trappings, from industrial espionage and theft to insanely expensive booths (and wastebaskets). But it also provides a glimpse into opportunities for individual and DIY artists to earn money, at a time when wide swaths of the creative industries feel like they’re coming unglued. That VJ/live visual or live sound career might be worth a second look. We got an exclusive report on the ground from Colin Keerhuen for CDM.
Read more
Shae O. Omonijo’s free series on critical thinking, staying human, in the AI age
Harvard teacher and PhD candidate Shae O. Omonijo has put a full set of teaching materials online, including videos and a syllabus. This is your guide to staying human, reconnecting with offline communities, and embracing critical thinking and reading even in the AI age. And with that critical perspective comes something you may have been missing: optimism.
Warner does a deal with Suno, Udio; what could possibly go wrong?
It’s Lucy and the football time with the music industry. Having led artists into a complete disaster with streaming, they seem poised to do it again, on a grander scale, with generative AI. Warner has a deal with Suno today, following Udio earlier this week. Peace for our time.
Peter Kirn - November 25, 2025
Music Music tech Tech Web
Trump tariffs bring chaos, as shipments halted from Europe, Asia
Peter Kirn - August 25, 2025
Music tech Stories Tech
Paulee Alex Bow makes songs from transphobic, ableist hate mail
Peter Kirn - May 29, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Benn Jordan’s AI poison pill and the weird world of adversarial noise
Peter Kirn - April 15, 2025
Music Music tech Tech Web
CDM Newswire
brings together the latest breaking news on music, technology, gear, and live visuals. Got a project, found a news tip, or want to share your product? Submit to us directly.