Maarten

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Maarten

@maarten

I operate at the intersection of music, technology, and education
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This rock bassist is remixing climate activism

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‘Final Fantasy’ and ‘Zelda’ inspired Purity Ring’s bold new album

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🔵 The irritating totality of talk around AI

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How Lofi Girl Became a Chill Beats Empire

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Do we really want Rosie the Robot?

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Fortnite advertising friction: creators say brands are wasting money on custom maps

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Downtown Music boss speaks out on UMG deal: ‘The debate must be honest. It must be about facts, not agendas.’ - Music Business Worldwide

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The life of a cultural narrative: Where are 2025’s iconic moments?

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Have we reached peak megagig?

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