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USA set to more than double fees for artists in visa rate hike – but there’s a chance to act
The United States’ underfunded, understaffed immigration program is looking to make up operating deficits by charging more for already-expensive visas. For artists, that could mean up to a 200% higher fee. But if that sounds bad, don’t just get frustrated – take action.
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Yes, Avicii’s death should be a wake-up call – and not just for EDM
The death of 28-year-old star producer/DJ Avicii comes as a shock to many. It’s also easy to reduce to another example of party world excess, or to say it’s just about big-money EDM and pop. But it should be a bigger wake up call than that.
Shine: An LED Wall Looks Great, Tours Easily, And You Can Build It [Open Source Hardware]
Brilliant in more ways than one, this LED wall is affordable, practical, beautiful, and completely open source, from physical design to software. Hans Lindauer of Portland, Oregon sends us his project, constructed with collaborator Alex Norman for the band STRFKR, on tour with it now. Check it out in action: It defies the idea that […]
Peter Kirn - September 24, 2012
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A Warmer Aspect: Follow Vlek From Brussels to Lithuania – And Off The Beat Grid
Peter Kirn - June 21, 2012
Music Music tech
Visualist Conversations: Joakim Faxvaag, Touring Lighting Designer and Visualist for Phoenix
Jaymis Loveday - March 1, 2010
Archive Motion Music tech
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