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Audio, Evolution, and Memes: Why TikTok Is The First YouTube Challenger
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Quick FYI for folks new to Audio-First: * Read and/or listen - the audio version is great & has bonus clips * Audio is also available on all the podcast apps * The Audio-First Charter (why we’re here) * Finally, this post may be easier to read on my blog ___________________ “Who controls the memes controls the universe” tweeted Elon Musk, referenci…
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Audio-First #10: The Metaverse, Apple M&A, and Quarantine Diversions
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[Listen above (& podcast apps), read below, or both if you’re feeling crazy] Welcome back audio nerds! I hope you’re well in these trying times. I also hope last time’s deep-dive on Brazilian music was fruitful. For me, it’s been very necessary to stay positive. As the coronavirus went from Faraway Problem to Very Real Threat, things are no doubt p…
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Audio-First #9: AR's fail, audio's fortune, and a musical guide to Brazil
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[Listen above, read below, or both!] Hello audio nerds! It’s good to be back. I’ve spent the past few weeks in Brazil for, um, research. And the music there did not let me down. More on that below. If you’re new here, read The Charter. Today we’re welcoming 60+ new reader-listeners, so thanks to Substack for plugging Audio-First on the homepage. On…
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Welcome back audio nerds! I hope you enjoyed the last interview with Drew Austin. Again, the episode (and all future audio versions) are all findable on the apps Apple/Spotify/Pocket Casts/Stitcher/others. Since I’m currently far away on a trip, and hence without my beloved microphone, I’m recording audio from a laptop. Apologies. This will be a br…
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Audio-First #6: AirPods and Urban Life With Drew Austin (aka Kneeling Bus)
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My inaugural interview guest is Drew Austin, (AKA Kneeling Bus). Drew regularly produces some of the most thought-provoking essays about tech and urban planning. I encourage you to check out his weekly newsletter. We dive into everything AirPods, audio, AR, and urban planning. Some audio-related ideas of his to check out: * Always in: wireless head…
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Audio-First #5: Milton, Media, And Going Multi-Modal
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Hello audio nerds, two big updates for you today. First, Audio-First is now distributed on your favorite podcast apps. At long last, you can enjoy my voice on-the-go, and not just from your inbox. You’ll find the audio versions (past and future) uploaded here: * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Pocket Casts * Stitcher * Other weirder ones Depending on th…
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[^^Listen above, or read below (or both if you’re feeling crazy)^^] My dear audio nerds, Happy New Year. If you’re new here, read The Charter. We’ve got a ton to talk about. First, my apologies for the holiday hiatus. This won’t be your typical 3-and-done podcast/newsletter, so worry not. After some time off in December, I feel recharged and full o…
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Audio-First #3: Software Is Eating Music Hardware, DAWs, And The Long Tail Of Music
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[^^Listen above, or read below (or both if you’re feeling crazy)^^] Hello audio nerds! Edition three has arrived. For those of you who are new, Audio-First is an ongoing series looking at audio, airpods, voice, and music. There’s also big news this week: your humble narrator has invested in some audio equipment, taking advantage of those Black Frid…
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Audio-First #2: AirPods Sales, Chillwave, and Musical Trends of the '10s
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Hello again, audio nerds! Welcome to the second installment. Lots to cover today. First, it seems like the accompanying audio is a hit. However, it seems like reading the newsletter word-for-word is not. When I was recording the audio for Episode 1, it became clear that I speak very differently than how I write. There’s gap words. Intonation. Even …
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Audio-First #1: The Charter, My AirPods Review, & Must-Reads In The Audio Canon
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[^listen above or read below^] Hello audio nerds! Thanks for tuning into the inaugural edition of Audio-First. In this series, I plan on exploring all of the dynamism happening across audio and music. It’s no secret that for startups and creators riding this wave there’s an unprecedented opportunity. This is because most of the tailwinds are less t…
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