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Steve Albini, Legendary Producer and Alternative Rock Pioneer, Dies at 61

Steve Albini, influential alternative rock producer and musician, passed away at 61, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking work with bands like Nirvana, the Pixies, and PJ Harvey. [ more ]

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Steve Albini was a button-pushing musician of uncompromising brilliance

Steve Albini was known for his confrontational and polarizing personality throughout his musical career and had a history of provocation. [ more ]

Vulture

Pixies, Cloud Nothings, and More Indie Musicians Honor Steve Albini

Steve Albini, a significant figure in independent music, influenced many through his music and recordings, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. [ more ]

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6 days ago

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Joanna Newsom pays tribute to Steve Albini at Kilby Block Party

Joanna Newsom paid tribute to late collaborator Steve Albini at Kilby Block Party in Salt Lake City. [ more ]

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The Verge

Randy Travis gets his voice back in a new Warner AI music experiment

AI technology used to create new music from Randy Travis' vocals post-stroke, signaling potential for AI in music creation. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

15 hours ago

Sony Music Bars ChatGPT From Listening to Beyonce, Adele | Entrepreneur

Sony Music restricts tech companies from using its music to train AI models to protect intellectual property. [ more ]

The Verge

21 hours ago

Sony Music warns AI companies against "unauthorized use" of its content

Sony Music warns tech companies against unauthorized use of content for AI systems. [ more ]

TechCrunch

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Sony Music warns tech companies over 'unauthorized' use of its content to train AI | TechCrunch

Sony Music Group is warning tech companies and streaming services against unauthorized use of its music for AI training. [ more ]

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Caleb Followill on Kings of Leon, Hit Song 'Sex on Fire,' and New Album, 'Can We Please Have Fun'

Reflecting on past achievements can divert attention from personal growth and transformation. [ more ]

New York Post

19 hours ago

Billie Eilish packs a punch, again, on 'Hit Me Hard and Soft': review

Billie Eilish continues to defy mainstream norms with her latest album, prioritizing a cohesive listening experience over commercial success. [ more ]

Vulture

Twitter Trolls Won't Keep Cardi B From Releasing an Album This Year

Cardi B's second album is confirmed to be released in 2024, despite prior speculation and conflicting statements from the artist. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

Notable Releases of the Week (5/17)

Billie Eilish continues to break boundaries by creating experimental music despite being a mainstream pop star. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Billie Eilish plays her unreleased album in full at her New York show

Billie Eilish played her unreleased album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' in full at a show in New York [ more ]

Consequence

16 hours ago

Song of the Week: Billie Eilish Embraces Her Cravings on "LUNCH"

Billie Eilish's new album embraces vulnerability and honesty, showcasing a different side of her musicality. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Did Billie Eilish just jump into the race for song of the summer?

Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" may dominate the summer song competition. Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather" from her new album could be a strong contender. [ more ]

The New Yorker

14 hours ago

The Anxious Love Songs of Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish is the youngest two-time Oscar winner in history and has achieved remarkable success at a young age. [ more ]

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Billie Eilish Dares to Write (Twisted) Love Songs

Eilish's musical evolution and impact on the industry at a young age are significant. [ more ]

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When I became a meme it was humiliating and hurtful': Dua Lipa on pop, psychedelics and proving her haters wrong

Dua Lipa is not only a successful musician but also an emerging business tycoon with ambitious plans for her career growth. [ more ]

Vulture

Rachel Chinouriri's Capsule of Chaos

Chinouriri's debut album reflects on heartbreak and darker topics, while also highlighting personal growth and moving past negative influences. [ more ]

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Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached

Artists from Universal Music Group, including top names like Drake and Adele, to return to TikTok after striking a new licensing agreement. [ more ]

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Artists From Universal Music Group Are Heading Back to TikTok as New Deal Is Reached

Artists from Universal Music Group return to TikTok after resolving licensing dispute. [ more ]

New York Post

Taylor Swift's songs returning to TikTok after Universal Music licensing deal

Universal Music Group and TikTok reached a new licensing deal to enable access to songs from popular artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Adele. [ more ]

Vulture

TikTok and Universal Music Group Finally Made Up

Universal Music Group has reached a new licensing agreement with TikTok, allowing songs to return with improved remuneration and protections for AI. [ more ]

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Universal signs TikTok deal allowing artists back on platform

TikTok and Universal Music Group have reached a deal to bring Universal artists back to the platform, addressing AI-generated music concerns. [ more ]

The Verge

TikTok and Universal Music Group end feud with new agreement

UMG and TikTok struck a deal to bring artists like Taylor Swift back to the platform while addressing concerns about generative AI. [ more ]

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ReadWrite

UK MPs call for law to protect musicians from AI deepfakes

MPs in the UK advocate for legislation to protect musicians from AI-generated deepfakes, highlighting the benefits and risks of AI in the music industry. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

FKA twigs creating deepfake to interact with fans

The use of AI-powered clones in the music industry is expanding beyond Grimes, with FKA Twigs developing a deepfake version of herself for fan engagement. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

A guide to everyone Taylor Swift sings about in 'Tortured Poets Department' - and their reactions

Taylor Swift's new album calls out celebrities and hints at past controversies [ more ]

New York Post

Eminem's new album announcement is worrying fans: 'The end of his rap career'

Eminem, aka Marshall Mathers, to release 12th studio album 'The Death of Slim Shady'. [ more ]

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Eminem announces his next album... and his last?

Eminem announced the release of his 12th album 'The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De GrÃ¢ce)', sparking speculation on his future in the music industry. [ more ]

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T'Pau's Carol Decker looks back: We went ballistic when we got to No 1. Our screaming annoyed Bryan Adams'

Carol Decker reflects on her past experiences in the music industry and how she handled challenges during her career. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

11 Times Celebs Criticized Other Celebs Completely Out Of The Blue

Celebrities sometimes criticize their peers without provocation, showcasing their candid opinions openly. [ more ]

The Ringer

The Greatest Diss Tracks of All Time, Ranked

Rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar escalated rapidly, marking a fast-paced and entertaining rivalry in the music industry. [ more ]

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Palestinian-Chilean Pop Star Elyanna Performs in Keffiyeh on Colbert's Late Show

Elyanna's performance on The Late Show with a keffiyeh symbolizes support for Palestinians amid conflict, representing her culturally rich music. [ more ]

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Sia: Reasonable Woman

Sia's sound has shifted from indie pop to mainstream hits, with her latest album being criticized for formulaic, dated sounds and lack of uniqueness. [ more ]

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Camila Cabello Announces New Album C, XOXO

Camila Cabello announced her fourth solo studio album, set to be released on June 28. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets' Posts a Huge Second Week on the Chart

Taylor Swift's album maintains dominance on the Billboard chart, showcasing strong performance in traditional and streaming consumption.

Taylor Swift's second-week album sales are second only to Adele's decade-old record, indicating sustained popularity and listenership.

The music industry sees a mix of genres in the top album chart positions, with artists like Morgan Wallen, Future, and Noah Kahan making appearances. [ more ]

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Drake Responds to Kendrick Lamar With New Song "The Heart Part 6"

Drake responds to Kendrick Lamar's recent singles in a new song, claiming to have fed false information for use in a track. [ more ]

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Eurovision's Silvester Belt on becoming Lithuania's first LGBTQ+ entrant

Silvester Belt is the first LGBTQ+ artist representing Lithuania at Eurovision, highlighting the lack of LGBTQ+ representation in the country's music industry. [ more ]

Consequence

Brittney Slayes on Unleash the Archers' New Album Phantoma: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast

Highlighting perspectives of women and non-binary musicians in the music industry. [ more ]

Consequence

The Story Behind Jewel's "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Hands": Podcast

Jewel overcame challenges and worked hard to achieve success in the music industry, with hits like "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Hands". [ more ]

Pitchfork

Two Shell Share New Song "Gimmi It"

Two Shell's new track "Gimmi It" follows their recent collaboration with FKA twigs. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

6 days ago

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Kendrick Lamar breaks records with 'Not Like Us' track

Kendrick Lamar breaks industry records with hit single 'Not Like Us' amidst beef with Drake. [ more ]

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10 Underrated Hip-Hop Collaborations You Should Add to Your Playlist Right Now

Amidst hip-hop drama, lesser-known collaborations showcase artists' magic. [ more ]

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Berlin

Nine UK Bands at XJAZZ! FESTIVAL 2024 (Kreuzberg, Berlin 6-12 May / + album).

The demand for independently-minded UK and UK-connected acts in Northern Europe is evident at jazz festivals like XJAZZ! in Berlin. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

4 days ago

Berlin

Allison Russell announces fall tour with Kara Jackson

Allison Russell's 'The Returner' album tour will feature Kara Jackson support on all dates, starting Oct 25 in Burlington and ending Nov 17 in Austin. [ more ]

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Chicago

Cindy Lee cancels remainder of tour

The remaining tour dates for Cindy Lee and Freak Heat Waves have been cancelled due to personal reasons within the touring party. [ more ]

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5 days ago

Chicago

Wishy announce debut LP, share "Love on the Outside," touring with Narrow Head, Dazy & more

Wishy announces debut full-length album 'Triple Seven' with a new single 'Love on the Outside' [ more ]

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Chicago

The Blood Brothers announce first tour in 10 years, along with reissue of Crimes album

The Blood Brothers are going on their first tour in a decade and reissuing their album Crimes for its 20th anniversary. [ more ]

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Palestinian-Chilean singer poised to take Arabic pop global DW 05/10/2024

Elyanna challenges labels by bringing Arabic pop to global mainstream. [ more ]

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Sony electronics busca conquistar al consumidor global al ritmo de Peso Pluma

Peso Pluma's unique sound and partnership with Sony Electronics highlight a focus on Latin music culture. [ more ]

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Este cantante mexicano, apreciado en el Valle Central, actuara en Save Mart Center

Codiciado collaborated with La Campesina to honor agricultural workers in Fresno, demonstrating a personal connection to the community. [ more ]

Consequence

Ice Spice drops smokin' hot new single "Gimmie a Light"

Ice Spice's newest single 'Gimmie a Light' is a hit with an energetic vibe and memorable flow. [ more ]

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Full of secrets and promises': Dusty Springfield's 20 greatest songs ranked!

Dusty Springfield's commitment to authentic music despite commercial success setbacks. [ more ]

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LISTEN TO BERLIN: Bewerbungsaufruf 2024/ 2025 - Berlin Music Commission

LISTEN TO BERLIN: Compiling new musical talents for visibility and career advancement. [ more ]

Consequence

Song of the Week: Remi Wolf Is Ready to Ride in "Toro"

Remi Wolf's 'Toro' showcases her ability to create vibrant, layered, unexpected pop music with sincerity and expert craftsmanship. [ more ]

Open Culture

Meet Fanny, the First Female Rock Band to Top the Charts: "They Were Just Colossal and Wonderful, and Nobody's Ever Mentioned Them"

The Beatles influenced the rise of all-female rock bands worldwide. Fanny made a significant impact by being the first all-female band to release an album on a major label. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

2 days ago

Lizzy McAlpine follows her breakout hit with an 'Older,' and wiser, tour

Artists like Lizzy McAlpine face challenges when fans only attend for viral hits, impacting concert experiences and planning. [ more ]

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Are Taylor Swift's new album editions a dig at Billie Eilish? Some fans think so

Taylor Swift surprise-dropped multiple versions of her latest albums, contrasting with Billie Eilish's critique on artists selling various album editions for financial gain. [ more ]

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From Indian Lakes' Joe Vann breaks down new LP 'Head Void' track-by-track

Head Void marks From Indian Lakes' return to full-band rock sound, combining elements of shoegaze, emo, and indie/alt rock. [ more ]

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Fake Fruit announce new album 'Mucho Mistrust,' share title track, on tour in June

Fake Fruit announces second album 'Mucho Mistrust' inspired by turbulent times and collaborative band effort. [ more ]

New York Daily News

8 months ago

Diddy to receive Global Icon award, perform at 2023 MTV VMAs

Diddy to receive the Global Icon award at the 2023 MTV VMAs for his unparalleled music career and global influence. [ more ]

TechCrunch

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Watch: Spotify's move to paywall lyrics is putting pressure on free users

Spotify is moving lyrics behind its paid service wall to incentivize free users to upgrade. [ more ]

Pitchfork

King Princess Covers Steely Dan's "Dirty Work"

King Princess covered Steely Dan's 'Dirty Work' for Hacks. [ more ]

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Illuminati Hotties Announces Tour, Shares Video for New Song "Can't Be Still"

Illuminati Hotties announces North American tour, releases new song and video. [ more ]

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New York City

2 Players Sue Philharmonic, Saying They Were Wrongfully Suspended

Players sued NY Philharmonic for wrongful suspension post-misconduct allegations revived by an article, claiming violations and inadequate representation. [ more ]

Social Media Today

TikTok Announces Ticket Sales Partnership With CTS EVENTIM

TikTok partners with CTS EVENTIM for in-stream ticket sales, enabling artists to reach fans globally through tour dates and ticket links in videos. [ more ]

Social Media Today

TikTok Announces Ticket Sales Partnership with CTS EVENTIM

TikTok enhances music industry connections by enabling in-stream ticket sales partnerships. [ more ]

Billboard

Now That Country Has Gone Digital, So Has the Corner Office at Some Nashville Labels

Annie Ortmeier's focus on Scotty McCreery's online presence led to significant growth in his email list, streaming numbers, and online followers. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

6 Best Rap Albums of April 2024

April 2024 had notable rap albums incl. AG Club's 'BRODIE WORLD'. Misses the 3-way Kendrick Lamar / Drake / J. Cole beef escalation on the last day of the month. [ more ]

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Film

GHOST announce feature film 'Rite Here Rite Now' co-directed by Papa Emeritus & Alex Ross Perry

Swedish rock band GHOST created a feature film 'Rite Here Rite Now' to enhance storytelling and engage fans. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

Font announce debut album, touring with Yard Act (hear "Hey Kekule")

Font's debut album 'Strange Burden' set for release on July 12 via Acrophase Records. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Taylor Swift's Monster Streaming Numbers Just Revealed Which Songs America Thinks Are the Skips

Taylor Swift's album, The Tortured Poets Department, dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart with all 31 tracks making it to the top spots, showcasing the high engagement and preference for her music among fans. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake in new diss track 'Euphoria'

Kendrick Lamar responded to Drake's diss tracks with a detailed criticism focused on Drake's authenticity and biracial identity. [ more ]

Consequence

Taylor Swift Bandcamp page hijacked by screamo act

Taylor Swift Bandcamp page contains music from Madison James, not Taylor Swift herself. [ more ]

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Coffee

A Brief Tour of Pop Music's Caffeine Addiction

Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her highest-charting hit and gaining nationwide popularity. [ more ]

New York Post

'American Idol' honors late contestant Mandisa after her death at 47

A special tribute was held on American Idol for Mandisa, recognizing her impact on the show and music industry. [ more ]

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Tell us your experiences of making a living from music

Musicians playing smaller venues struggle with low fees, high costs, and losses. [ more ]

Consequence

Deicide's Glen Benton on current metal scene: "A bunch of wannabe Weezer-looking dudes"

Glen Benton criticizes modern heavy metal for losing its authenticity and image integrity. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

Fishbone members battling over future of the band

Being in a band is like being married to multiple family members. [ more ]

Independent

Conor Skehan: Now Hozier is at No 1 in the US, our soft power can get us to the top too

The article explores how a small country like Ireland can produce global music successes, like Hozier's song reaching number one in the US. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Porter Robinson: "Knock Yourself Out XD"

Porter Robinson's "Knock Yourself Out XD" is a tongue-in-cheek critique of the pressures of fame and fan expectations. [ more ]

Consequence

Reviewing Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department Part 2: Podcast

Reviewing The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology song-by-song in the second half to determine its merit. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

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Music insiders see opportunity as Austinite takes over at Texas Music Office - Austin Monitor

The appointment of Chip Adams, a veteran in the music industry, as the next director of the Texas Music Office is optimistic for promoting the local music economy. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets' Breaks Records With Blockbuster Debut

The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with record-breaking sales, showcasing Swift's immense popularity and success in the music industry. [ more ]

The New Yorker

An Acclaimed D.J. Who Is Ready to Sing Again

Emma Kirby, aka Elkka, transitioned from a singer to a producer and DJ in the electronic music scene, enhancing her control over her career and performances. [ more ]

Consequence

Shinedown's Brent Smith on "A Symptom of Being Human" and Olivia Rodrigo: Podcast

Authenticity drives Shinedown's success and evolution, breaking genre boundaries and industry norms. [ more ]

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Adele maintains historic record over Taylor Swift despite TTPD's success

Adele's album 25 still holds the record for the biggest debut in Billboard 200 history, surpassing Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department. [ more ]

Hip Hop Hero

Why first-week sales don't matter according to Joey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$ values staying true to himself over mainstream success and challenges traditional measures of success in the music industry. [ more ]

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Opinion | Taylor Swift Needs to Become Other People

Taylor Swift's latest album is receiving mixed reviews due to perceived oversaturation and lack of curation, impacting the quality of her art. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift: The Tortured' Mailbag

The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift is anticipated to have the biggest opening week of any album this year, sparking mixed critical reactions but strong fan interest. [ more ]

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Nicolai Klemke - Switching Lanes: Physics PhD to Indie Hacker

Nicolai Klemke transitioned from Physics PhD to Indie Hacker, succeeding in the music industry through learning coding and carving a niche in AI. [ more ]

Consequence

Eminem announces new album The Death of Slim Shady

Eminem announces new album 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)' to be released this summer. [ more ]

Vulture

All Hozier Needed Was Time

Patience and persistence paid off for Hozier as his song 'Too Sweet' reached No. 1 after 'Take Me to Church' success. [ more ]

Consequence

Hammerfall announce new album, unveil lead single "Hail to the King"

Hammerfall's 13th studio album, 'Avenge the Fallen', set for release on August 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Watch Grimes Discuss AI in Music for PBS Series A Brief History of the Future

AI is seen as an opportunity for artists to shape future creativity and talent, similar to the revolution in at-home music production. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

Blur's 'Parklife' at 30: cool Britannia still rules

Blur's journey to success took time and perseverance despite initial criticisms and challenges. [ more ]

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St Vincent: All Born Screaming review the unmasking of a great American songwriter

St Vincent transitions from using alter egos to portraying raw emotions in her music in All Born Screaming. [ more ]

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AI music isn't going away. Here are 4 big questions about what's next

New technologies like generative AI are challenging traditional music industry norms and raising questions about ownership and permission. [ more ]

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