/ 07 February 2023

Alien sounds, a new way for musos to fund their tunes, and never-ending Seinfeld…

Image: Julius Massius via Wikimedia Commons
Image: Julius Massius via Wikimedia Commons

It’s not what we expected, but scientists have released what they describe as “fairly alien” underwater sounds recorded in the Arctic and Antarctic. Think: ‘singing’ ice and crabeater seals… not to mention the ones that researchers can’t even name.

The days of musos searching high and low for record deals might be over, with a new Swedish app supporting artists via fan investment for each project. You’ll need to trust your ear and your investment gut – if a new song flops, that’s your money done.

If you’re into endless Seinfeld re-runs but hunger for a fresh take, the internet has you covered. Nothing, Forever is an AI-generated, 24-hour-a-day show streaming non-stop since December. Like the NYC-based show, they talk forever about nothing. Unlike the TV hit, the 4 main characters look like they’ve been spat out by a 1990s computer game. And the punchlines are a bit iffy – but some said that about the original…  

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