Rhino presents the first four Ramones albums in Dolby ATMOS on Blu-ray for the first time today with a new boxed set, 1!2!3!4!The Ramones Atmos Collection. Limited to 2,000 copies, it’s available exclusively at Rhino.com and WMG stores internationally and includes Ramones, Leave Home, Rocket to Russia, and Road to Ruin. Order Now.
The Blu-ray Audio set also features each album’s original stereo mixes, now in hi-resolution. Ed Stasium—who originally engineered three of the albums—created the Atmos mixes for Leave Home, Rocket to Russia, and Road to Ruin. Craig Leon, who produced the band’s 1976 debut, contributed the Atmos mix for Ramones. “These Atmos mixes present the Ramones’ recordings with the clarity and power with which I always imagined hearing them,” Stasium says. “It might sound a bit cliché, but I find listening to them to be like seeing the sequence from The Wizard of Oz where the film morphs from black & white to color. These Dolby Atmos mixes are transforming the original mixes from 16mm black & white into vivid IMAX!”
Formed in Queens, New York, the Ramones—Joey Ramone (vocals), Johnny Ramone (guitar), Dee Dee Ramone (bass), and Tommy Ramone (drums)—stripped rock to its core and helped ignite the punk movement. Their 1976 self-titled debut was fast, loud, and relentless, cutting through the era’s excess with buzzsaw guitars and a defiant attitude. Leave Home arrived soon after, delivering sharper pacing and a stronger sonic punch. Rocket to Russia built on that momentum, combining early rock ’n’ roll influences with a harder edge.
By the time Road to Ruin arrived in 1978, Marky Ramone had joined on drums as the band embraced a more ambitious approach that carried their sound into new territory. The set highlights many of the band’s best-loved songs, including “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Sheena Is a Punk Rocker,” “I Wanna Be Sedated,” and “Rockaway Beach.”
1-2-3-4! THE RAMONES ATMOS COLLECTION
4BR Track Listing
Ramones (1976)
“Blitzkrieg Bop” “Beat On The Brat” “Judy Is A Punk” “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” “Chain Saw” “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” “I Don’t Wanna Go Down To The Basement” “Loudmouth” “Havana Affair” “Listen To My Heart” “53rd & 3rd” “Let’s Dance” “I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You” “Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World”
Leave Home (1977)
“Glad To See You Go” “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment” “I Remember You” “Oh Oh I Love Her So” “Carbona Not Glue” “Suzy Is A Headbanger” “Pinhead” “Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy” “Swallow My Pride” “What’s Your Game” “California Sun” “Commando” “You’re Gonna Kill That Girl” “You Should Never Have Opened That Door”
Rocket to Russia (1977)
“Cretin Hop” “Rockaway Beach” “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” “Locket Love” “I Don’t Care” “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” “We’re A Happy Family” “Teenage Lobotomy” “Do You Wanna Dance?” “I Wanna Be Well” “I Can’t Give You Anything” “Ramona” “Surfin’ Bird” “Why Is It Always This Way?”
Road to Ruin (1978)
“I Just Want To Have Something To Do” “I Wanted Everything” “Don’t Come Close” “I Don’t Want You” “Needles And Pins” “I’m Against It” “I Wanna Be Sedated” “Go Mental” “Questioningly” “She’s The One” “Bad Brain” “It’s A Long Way Back”
Global superstar The Weeknd has made history once again, breaking the record for most shows by a male artist at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium with seven completely sold-out performances on his After Hours Til Dawn 2025 Tour.
The unprecedented seven-night run reaffirms The Weeknd’s status as one of the most powerful live performers of his generation, continuing a streak of sold-out stadiums and record-breaking milestones around the world.
The City of Inglewood has officially declared June 25–29 as “The Weeknd Week” to honor the global superstar’s impact, as he drew over 200,000 fans for four sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium this past weekend as part of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. With seven total sold-out dates, The Weeknd now holds the record for most shows by a male artist at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium — a historic cultural and economic milestone for the city. A plaque was given for this milestone.
In celebration of The Weeknd’s historic run at Sofi Stadium this past week, LAVO Los Angeles introduced the Buona Notte featuring Nespresso Samra Origins to its cocktail menu. It is available exclusively at the restaurant now through the month of July.
As part of his tour, The Weeknd has partnered with Global Citizen to help drive positive change around the world. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to support children from vulnerable communities globally. Fans will also have the opportunity to earn a pair of free tickets to each tour date by taking action to end extreme poverty with Global Citizen. For more information, visit www.globalcitizen.org.
May 09 – Phoenix, AZ – State Farm Stadium May 24 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field May 25 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field May 30 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field Stadium May 31 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field Stadium Jun 05 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium Jun 06 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium Jun 07 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium Jun 10 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium Jun 11 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium Jun 14 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium Jun 21 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High Jun 25 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium Jun 26 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium Jun 28 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium Jun 29 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium Jul 05 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium Jul 08 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium Jul 09 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium Jul 12 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field Jul 15 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place Jul 16 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place Jul 19 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium Jul 24 – Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau Jul 25 – Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau Jul 27 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre Jul 28 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre Jul 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field Jul 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field Aug 02 – Landover, MD – Northwest Stadium Aug 07 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre Aug 08 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre Aug 12 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium Aug 15 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium Aug 16 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium Aug 21 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium Aug 24 – Orlando, FL – Camping World Stadium Aug 27 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium Aug 28 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium Aug 30 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium Aug 31 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium Sep 03 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome
Legendary musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty continues to celebrate his unparalleled catalog with the release of two brand-new recordings, “Born On The Bayou” and “Lodi.” The tracks are the latest previews from Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years (due out August 22, 2025 via Concord), which features newly recorded versions of his most beloved songs—from “Proud Mary” and “Bad Moon Rising” to “Fortunate Son” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain.”
The new recordings of “Born On The Bayou” and “Lodi,” released 50+ years after the original versions, bring out new emotional depth in Fogerty’s iconic voice. The process of recreating these tunes, this time backed by his sons Shane and Tyler, required Fogerty to relearn his spontaneous guitar riffs and also revisit some of the darker times that inspired songs like “Lodi,” which tells the story of a musician stuck in a small town, yearning to break through.
“When it came time to sing ‘Lodi,’ I noticed that my voice seemed to have a little extra character in it from the guy who sang this same song 50+ years ago,” says Fogerty. “I realized that I had to do my darndest to get my mind into the same place that it was when I did the original vocal. I had to reflect and think about the words of the song, think about the times, make myself go back into that spiritual plane of existence and face that.”
For the first time in his career, Fogerty fully owns the rights to his groundbreaking Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog, and Legacy serves as both a celebration of that milestone and a personal reclamation of his artistic legacy. He announced the album during his sold-out 80th birthday show at New York’s Beacon Theatre last month. As Rolling Stone noted in its review, Fogerty “played an explosive set…that showcased a level of energy, vocal power, and swagger few of rock’s octogenarians can muster.”
The powerful 20-track collection is truly a family affair, produced by Fogerty and his son Shane Fogerty, with executive production by his wife Julie Fogerty. Both Shane and his brother Tyler Fogerty perform throughout the album, recorded with Matt Chamberlain, Bob Malone, Bob Glaub, and Rob Stone. It was mixed by legendary engineer Bob Clearmountain, resulting in vibrant and electrifying versions that breathe new life into these timeless songs.
“For most of my life I did not own the songs I had written,” says Fogerty. “Getting them back changes everything. Legacy is my way of celebrating that—of playing these songs on my terms, with the people I love.”
The release of “Born On The Bayou” and “Lodi” follows the album’s initial trio of singles, “Up Around The Bend,” “Have You Ever Seen The Rain,” and “Porterville,” which are available now on streaming platforms.
The album arrives during a banner year for Fogerty, who continues to experience a remarkable career resurgence. From his recent induction at the American Music Honors, introduced by Bruce Springsteen, to headlining sets at JazzFest, Glastonbury, and The Hollywood Bowl, Fogerty remains one of the most dynamic performers in rock & roll. His sold-out “Celebration Tour” and collaborations with artists like Eric Church and NASCAR on Prime further underscore his ongoing cultural impact.
Still, at the heart of it all is the music itself. As Legacy makes clear, the fire still burns.
Talking Heads’ groundbreaking second album, More Songs About Buildings and Food, returns July 25 as a Super Deluxe Edition from Rhino. Released as the band celebrates its 50th anniversary, the collection captures a pivotal moment in their evolution and marks the first of three albums produced with Brian Eno.
The 3CD/1Blu-ray Super Deluxe Edition features the remastered album alongside 11 rarities, including four previously unreleased alternate versions of album tracks. One of those, “Found A Job,” is available digitally today ahead of the full release. Listen Now.
The set also includes a live recording of the band’s August 1978 show at New York’s Entermedia Theatre. Footage from that show and another at Sproul Plaza at the University of California, Berkeley, both appear on the Blu-ray. Additionally, there are Dolby ATMOS and 5.1 surround sound mixes by E.T. Thorngren and group member Jerry Harrison, plus a high-resolution stereo version of the album. A 60-page hardcover book rounds out the package, with previously unseen photos and new liner notes with recollections from Tina Weymouth, David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Harrison.
A 4LP vinyl version of the Super Deluxe Edition, also available July 25, features the remastered album, rarities, and the New York concert recordings. A second version—available exclusively at TalkingHeadsOfficial.com—includes reissues of four international 7” singles: U.S., U.K., and Japanese versions of “Take Me To The River,” plus “The Good Thing,” from the Netherlands. Each comes in a reproduction picture sleeve, all packaged alongside the 4LP set in a custom die-cut folio. Pre-order HERE.
Additional Deluxe Editions will be available on 2LP black vinyl with a red vinyl pressing offered at TakingHeadsOfficial.com and select indie retailers. Both feature the remastered album and a selection of rarities.
The seeds for More Songs About Buildings and Food were planted in London in 1977, when the band met producer Brian Eno while touring behind their debut album. “When we went over to his flat, there was the immediacy of recognizing in his library books [and records] from our own collections,” recalls Harrison. “There was both mutual respect and a sense of shared sensibilities—all harbingers of a comfortable and successful collaboration.” Soon after, plans were made to record together.
Sessions began in March 1978, when the band traded their drafty Long Island City lofts for the Bahamas’ sunny beaches. They set up shop for several weeks at Chris Blackwell’s newly built Compass Point Studios, becoming the first band to record there.
Having been road-tested over a long tour, the new songs were ready to go. “To our great relief, [Eno] realized we were a tight live band at this point, so it made sense to record us all playing together in the studio,” Byrne says. “We weren’t all that comfortable in a recording studio, so this arrangement made us comfortable and put us at ease.”
Frantz recalls Eno’s most significant contribution was to slow the tempo of “Take Me To The River.” “We were used to playing the song at a pretty fast tempo like Al Green’s original, but we gave it a go,” he writes. “After several takes, we got what he was looking for, and everyone loved his treatment of the snare drum. This song became our first radio hit.”
The Polaroid mosaic that gives the album its striking visual identity came together later, back in New York. Byrne suggested the cover concept, says Weymouth. “David took the pictures of Chris, Jerry, and me, while I took the pictures of David. We used a close-up attachment and a red cloth for the backdrop. It was shot on the roof above Chris’s and my Long Island City loft. I still have that camera!”
Released on July 14, 1978, More Songs About Buildings and Food earned the band their first appearance on the Billboard 200. Their reimagining of Green’s “Take Me To The River” cracked the Billboard Hot 100 and became a left-field radio success, helping introduce the band to a wider audience. At the time, critics took note of the album’s sharp songwriting and Eno’s layered production—with The New York Times naming it the “No. 1 disk of 1978” and Vogue calling Talking Heads the “most fascinating experimental rock band in the world.”
The release launches a yearlong celebration of Talking Heads’ 50th anniversary. Formed in 1975, the band became one of the most influential to emerge from New York’s CBGB scene—helping shape modern music and redefine the art of the music video.
TALKING HEADS MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS AND FOOD – SUPER DELUXE EDITION 4LP (Sire/Rhino)
LP One: Original Album (2025 Remaster)
LP One, Side One 1. Thank You For Sending Me An Angel 2. With Our Love 3. The Good Thing 4. Warning Sign 5. The Girls Want To Be With The Girls 6. Found A Job
LP One, Side Two 1. Artists Only 2. I’m Not In Love 3. Stay Hungry 4. Take Me To The River 5. The Big Country
LP Two: Rarities
LP Two, Side One 1. Thank You For Sending Me An Angel (Alternate Version) 2. With Our Love (Alternate Version) 3. Found A Job (Alternate Version) 4. The Good Thing (Alternate Version) 5. Warning Sign (Alternate Version) 6. Electricity (Instrumental)
LP Two, Side Two 1. The Girls Want To Be With The Girls (Alternate Version) 2. I’m Not In Love (Alternate Version) 3. Artists Only (Alternate Version) 4. The Big Country (Alternate Version) 5. Thank You For Sending Me An Angel (Country Angel Version)
LP Three & LP Four: Live At Entermedia Theater, New York, NY (August 10, 1978)
LP Three, Side One 1. No Compassion 2. Warning Sign 3. The Book I Read 4. Stay Hungry 5. Artists Only
LP Three, Side Two 1. The Girls Want To Be With The Girls 2. Uh-Oh, Loves Comes To Town 3. With Our Love 4. Love Goes To A Building On Fire 5. Don’t Worry About The Government 6. The Good Thing
LP Four, Side One 1. Electricity 2. The Big Country 3. New Feeling 4. Pulled Up 5. Psycho Killer
LP Four, Side Two 1. Take Me To The River 2, Found A Job 3, Thank You For Sending Me An Angel
Talking Heads Official Site Exclusive: 7In 45s Collection
Take Me To The River – U.S. Picture Sleeve Side A, Track 1. Take Me To The River (Edit) [2025 Remaster] Side B, Track 1. Thank You For Sending Me An Ange” (Country Angel Version) [2025 Remaster]
Take Me To The River – U.K. Picture Sleeve Side A, Track 1. Take Me To The River (Edit) [2025 Remaster] Side B, Track 1. Found A Job (2025 Remaster)
Take Me To The River – Japan Picture Sleeve Side A, Track 1. Take Me To The River (Edit) [2025 Remaster] Side B, Track 1. Thank You For Sending Me An Angel (Country Angel Version) [2025 Remaster]
The Good Thing – Netherlands Picture Sleeve Side A, Track 1. The Good Thing (2025 Remaster) Side B, Track 1. Found A Job (2025 Remaster)
In a world where wordplay rules and bars build legacies, female rappers have always been at the forefront of the culture—pushing boundaries, flipping narratives, and redefining what it means to spit truth into a mic. From pioneers to powerhouses, here are ten female rappers who have shaped, shaken, and slayed the rap game.
Cardi B With charisma that could fill a stadium and punchlines that punch back, Cardi B rocketed from viral sensation to Grammy-winning icon. Her flow is fiery, her delivery is pure Bronx bravado, and her presence is undeniable on any track she touches.
Doja Cat A genre-hopping innovator with surreal visuals and whip-smart verses, Doja Cat blends absurdity with artistry. Her wordplay dances through beats like a catwalk strut, and her ability to switch styles mid-song is pure audio alchemy.
Eve A Ruff Ryder who made elegance edgy, Eve carved her place in the late ’90s and early 2000s with sharp rhymes, commanding confidence, and crossover charisma. She balanced hardcore flows with global appeal—and never missed a step.
Jean Grae The underground’s poetic professor, Jean Grae crafts intricate verses like a surgeon. A master of metaphor, rhythm, and wit, her lyricism challenges the mind while still making your head nod. She’s a writer’s rapper and a fan’s hidden gem.
Lauryn Hill Though her solo rap catalog is famously slim, every bar Lauryn Hill has ever rapped remains iconic. Her verses on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and with The Fugees are seared into hip-hop history—soulful, spiritual, and razor-sharp.
Lil’ Kim A trailblazer in both fashion and flow, Lil’ Kim redefined femininity in hip-hop with fierce confidence and fearless sensuality. Her influence lives in every rapper who dares to be bold, glamorous, and unapologetically powerful.
Megan Thee Stallion Confidence in motion, Megan Thee Stallion brings fire and finesse with every freestyle. A true technician with a freestyle background and a commanding voice, she’s led a new era of empowerment with twerk-worthy anthems and lyrical muscle.
Missy Elliott A visionary, a producer, a wordsmith, and a genre-defying genius, Missy Elliott is in a category of her own. With boundary-pushing visuals and a catalog of hits that reimagined what rap could sound and look like, she remains an ever-evolving influence.
Nicki Minaj Bar for bar, alter ego for alter ego, Nicki Minaj has shaped a generation of rappers with her versatility, theatricality, and dominance. From mixtape killer to pop chart queen, she moves between styles like a shapeshifter—with wordplay to spare.
Queen Latifah A true pioneer, Queen Latifah brought grace, strength, and intelligence to the rap game at a time when few women had a mic. Her breakout hit “Ladies First” was a mission statement. With commanding rhymes and a regal presence, she championed female empowerment, unity, and pride. From music to acting to entrepreneurship, she continues to reign with a crown built on talent, trailblazing, and timeless influence.
Your live show is electric. The fans are hyped. Now it’s time to bring that energy to your merch table. Whether it’s vinyl, tees, patches, or posters, the right setup can turn casual listeners into superfans—and shoppers. Here are 10 fun, whimsical, and tried-and-true tips to help your merch sell like hotcakes at every gig.
1. Light It Up Like a Headliner Use fairy lights, clip-on spotlights, or battery-powered LEDs to make your merch table shine—even in dimly lit venues. People naturally gravitate toward what’s glowing. Make it feel like a stage all its own.
2. Create a Menu, Not a Maze Lay out your merch in an organized way with clear pricing. Use chalkboards, mini frames, or printed signs with big, readable fonts. When fans can see what’s available at a glance, they’re more likely to treat themselves.
3. Take Cards, Cash, and Crystals (Well, Maybe Just the First Two) Make it easy for people to pay by accepting cards, Apple Pay, and cash. A portable card reader and some change in your pouch can go a long way. Convenience is half the sale.
4. Be Present, Not Just Setup Hang out at your merch table before and after the show. Fans love saying hi, snapping selfies, or hearing the story behind a shirt design. Your presence is the best promotion.
5. Bundle Up for Bigger Sales Offer small discounts when fans buy two or more items. “Shirt and CD for $30” or “Buy two pins, get one free” turns one sale into two or three. Everyone loves a deal with a beat.
6. Feature One Star Item Pick one item to promote as your “limited edition” or “fan favourite” of the night. Highlight it with a sign or put it on a mini pedestal. Give people a reason to grab it while they can.
7. Pack a Portable Mirror Selling hats, pins, or funky sunglasses? Bring a small mirror so fans can try things on. A quick look can be the nudge someone needs to fall in love with your merch—and themselves in it.
8. Customize the Table to Match Your Vibe Use fabric backdrops, record crates, old suitcases, or hand-painted signage to make the table feel like you. It’s not just about selling things—it’s a pop-up world of your own design.
9. Shout Out the Merch Onstage During your set, give your merch a moment in the spotlight. A quick, enthusiastic plug—especially with a joke or personal note—can send folks rushing over the second you say goodnight.
10. Keep It Fresh, Like Your Setlist Switch up what you bring to each show. Rotating designs, seasonal exclusives, or venue-specific souvenirs keep returning fans excited. Your merch can grow with your music—and your audience.
Stripped of everything but its core, this vocals-only version of “Barracuda” lets Ann Wilson’s powerhouse voice take center stage—and it’s nothing short of jaw-dropping. Add in Roger Fisher’s gritty guitar work and you’re hearing the raw muscle behind one of rock’s most enduring anthems. Released in 1977, “Barracuda” became Heart’s signature growl, peaking at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a place among VH1’s greatest hard rock songs of all time.
The artificial world is regularly changing, and the next innovative technology that arouses the most interest is the AI talking photo effect. The AI tools have been able to make normal still images, but with the combination of facial recognition, usage of voice synthesis, and animation makeup, they can make the still images alive. This technology creates a world of creation with the ability to put motion into a historical personality or social media with a moving selfie. Today, we are going to get down to 10 amazing and useful things that you can do with the use of an AI-talking photo effect and have a blast along the digital voyage.
1. Restore Ancient Photos
Have you ever thought about how your great-grandparents would appear when they could smile or talk? Using AI to quickly implement a photo effect, you may reanimate any old black-and-white photo and equip it with a voice to appear like he/she is doing a voice-over, talking about his/her life. This forms a strong emotional bond, particularly in cases of family reunions or when people are sharing memories. Currently, the use of free-talking photo AI applications allows many people to give new life to their family albums.
2. Produce Interesting Learning Materials
People are deploying talking photo AI programs to make learning processes interactive through teachers, educators, and trainers. Think of a historical character such as Einstein or Cleopatra explaining their life events in his/her voice and expressions. This strategy helps involve students and leaves them more attentive to the learning process. It is particularly good with history, literature, and language courses.
3. Promote social media shareability.
In the era when TikTok and Instagram are trendy, moving images are needed to draw attention. Your posts will look outstanding and amusing to the readers because of animated talking photos. Such AI-talking photo features are being applied to influencers to generate customized memes, humorous impersonations, or storytelling reels that are viral. It is a revolutionary method of making a personal brand on the internet.
4. Enhance Military Marketing and Branding
Firms are coming up with unique applications for taking photo AI to market their brands. For example, the impact of talking images can be used to establish a brand’s mascot or spokesperson. This is useful in designing advertisements, product descriptions, or even greetings to customers. A memorable effect can be created using animated talking photos in the marketing materials.
5. Personalized Greetings and Invitations
Why confine yourself to conventional texting messages or fixed invitations? TheAI talking photo effects allow you to make birthday wishes, wedding invitations, or holiday greetings animated. Your face will not be the only thing the recipient will see, but they will also hear your voice or message. Such highly individual digital content makes an impact and gives any party that extra jovial element.
6. Cultural Heritage Preservation
Museums and other cultural institutions can now utilize thefree talking photo AI to document and display cultural history. Think of a statue or a painting found in the forgotten crypt, ancient, talking in its original language, talking about its history. This is a contemporary method of preserving cultural activities and fills the gap between the ancient and the current world; thus, heritage locations/sites become more interactive and interesting to young people.
7. Entertainment and Storytelling Usage
Production Teams Talking photo AI is being used by those in content creation and filmmakers to tell a good story. Whether it is animating the characters in digital comics or creating interactive movie trailers, it can do anything. It results in time-efficient content creation and better access for indie creators to high-quality visual narrations. Even the writers of fan fiction are making their characters come to life as narrators.
8. Improve Customer Care Experience
Other businesses are integrating AI-talking photo avatars into their customer support portals. Customers are offered to talk to a photo bot that walks them through the procedure instead of reading through a lengthy FAQ page. This is an added element of touch to automation in systems and enhances the use by the user.
9. Language Learning Support
Language learning applications are also being made to includetalking photo AI functions to better pronunciation ability and listening capability. Through listening to animated photos and speaking in various languages, learners can learn the tones of accents and the shape of the lips. Such visual and auditory stimulation is very useful, especially to new players who require guidance and immersion.
10. Honor Famous People
People commonly make adoringAI talking photosof authors, celebrities, freedom fighters, or personal mentors using this technique. Producing a cartoon in memoriam with voice-overs gives a new emotional touch to the eulogy or memorial. As an example, a talking picture of a poet reciting his or her poem will produce a very emotive and memorable presentation.
A Brief Guide to the Frequently Asked Questions of AI Talking Photo Technology
Q1: What is Artificial Intelligence taking a photo?
An artificial intelligence talking photo is an improved digital image whose facial movements, as well as voice, are added using artificial intelligence, resulting in a seemingly talking photo.
Q2: Do they have free talking photo AI tools?
There are indeed several websites providing free AI tools for taking photos, with simple functionality. These enable people to add their photos and effects of voice and movements without payment.
Q3: Is Talking Photo AI user-friendly?
The interface of most tools is rather friendly, and one can animate photos and add sound by following the template or simple instructions easily, even starting the first scratch.
Q4: Am I allowed to use AI talking photos commercially?
There are dozens of tools that were designed to be commercially utilized, yet you have to check the licensing agreement of thetalking photo AI software that you are working with.
Q5: Is it multilingual?
Indeed, multiple tools can assist with using multilingual text-to-speech, so users can produce content in different languages based on the same photo.
Conclusion
The development of the technology of AI for taking photos is transforming digital image interaction. The possibilities are limitless, whether it is revisiting family experiences, improving classroom experiences, or making marketing more effective. Depending on whether you are a content creator, teacher, or even somebody interested in experimenting with new tech, you might find a use case here. Since there are free-talking photo AI tools available to use now, there has never been a better time to access the trends and have a taste of the world of animated visual storytelling. This is an innovation that you should embrace, and you should learn how you can revive your digital content using talking photo AI.
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Now music is much closer than ever. Through such applications as Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music, we are now able to immediately find musicians in Tokyo to Toronto. However, hitching a ride on this sleeker experience is an unseen co-dependency, in that our data, preferences and even our feelings are constantly being trailed and moulded by algorithms.
As an audience, we usually conceive about the comfort of use, collections, and streaming quality. We pay little attention to the extent to which we are giving away our own selves through streams, searches, and like playlists. This is changing though. It is small, subtle, but music lovers as a counterpoint are beginning to draw cyber walls around themselves–not because they are trying to escape music, but rather as a way to be closer to music.
Just like soundscapes can soothe or energize us, the way we listen—and how much control we have over our listening experience—matters deeply. Today, privacy-focused tools, private listening settings, and even choosing what not to share are becoming forms of empowerment for the conscious listener.
The Hidden Data Behind Every Song You Play
There is more to tapping play on a favourite song or going into a Spotify playlist like the “Top 50 Global” than good feels. Streaming companies monitor where you geographically are, time you choose to listen, songs you tend to skip and the duration you hover on the artist page.
The algorithms that recommend you the next song you will like, are trained by this data, and you are inside an over controlled bubble where you get direct to your content. Although it is customized, it is restrictive. This is when you start listening to what the algorithm believes you require but not necessarily what will be of value to you.
Creating digital listening boundaries, like disabling personalized ads, turning on private sessions on Spotify, or using a VPN to explore music charts from other countries, can help you break free of these bubbles. Suddenly, K-pop in Korea, Afrobeat in Nigeria, or indie folk from Iceland is just a setting away.
Why Setting Boundaries Is the New Way to Explore Music Freely?
When advertising is pushing us all the time toward what is Trending or Viral it can be a relief to listen to something that you choose. Digital boundaries are not a decision to take a break a part of your life; it is an act of rediscovering your right to make decisions.
That might mean-
Not linking your Spotify account to every social platform
Listening in “private mode” without feeding more data into the algorithm
Using a VPN to access music unavailable in your region
Being mindful of the apps connected to your streaming accounts
In this scenario empowerment means getting in touch with you, not what is charting. It is also getting in touch with those who get interested in them as artists as opposed to approaching artists through a trend. Do follow this quick guide.
How VPNs Help Music Fans Unlock New Worlds?
One of the most convenient tools used today to find music is called VPN (Virtual Private Network). It does not only keep your online browsing anonymous, but also sets your location to the country of your choice – allowing you to listen to a nationwide playlist, songs that are not officially released, or exclusive drops limited by geolocation, among other reasons.
Fancy listening to the Top Hits in Brazil on Spotify, or listening to a song that can only be heard in the UK? A VPN can solve that issue by avoiding those digital boundaries without violating any laws or ethics. It is an exclusive yet subtle form of agency over music.
In fact, many audiophiles and global music bloggers now use VPNs to stay ahead of global music trends. It’s not just a tech tool—it’s a passport to richer listening experiences.
Conclusion- Your Playlist, Your Rules
Empowerment in music doesn’t always look like a protest. Sometimes it’s a quiet decision to tune out the noise and listen to what truly resonates. It’s about skipping the autoplay, switching off recommendations, or setting your VPN to explore new sonic cultures.
They help you find your rhythm without drowning in the algorithm. They let you connect with music that moves you—not just music that’s marketed to you. And in doing so, you create a space that’s truly your own—one that celebrates your taste, respects your privacy, and inspires discovery on your own terms.
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Bring Me The Horizon are set to hit the road for USA Ascension Program+ Part 01 – a fall tour bringing their high-energy performances to select major markets. The first leg of this tour will feature Motionless In White, The Plot In You, and Amira Elfeky, making for a stacked lineup.
Produced by Live Nation, USA Ascension Program+ Part 01 kicks off on September 23 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, before wrapping up in Los Angeles, CA at Intuit Dome on October 3.
Bring Me The Horizon are becoming one of the most successful rock bands today, selling over 5 million albums worldwide. Renowned for their explosive live shows, they have played sold-out concerts in over 50 countries and headlined major festivals, including Reading & Leeds in 2022 and Glastonbury in 2016 and 2019, where they captivated a traditionally non-rock audience. With over 1 billion YouTube views and ranking among the top 500 most-streamed artists on Spotify, their influence continues to grow. In 2024, they released their latest studio album, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, via Sony/RCA. The band consists of vocalist Oli Sykes, guitarist Lee Malia, bassist Matt Kean, and drummer Mat Nicholls.
USA ASCENSION PROGRAM+ PART 01 TOUR DATES: Sun Sep 21 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life Festival* Tue Sep 23 Raleigh, NC Lenovo Center Wed Sep 24 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena Fri Sep 26 Houston, TX Toyota Center Sat Sep 27 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Mon Sep 29 Denver, CO Ball Arena Tue Sep 30 Salt Lake City, UT Maverik Center Thu Oct 02 Phoenix, AZ Footprint Center Fri Oct 03 Los Angeles, CA Intuit Dome Sun Oct 5 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival* *Not a Live Nation Date
