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Analog art in a digital world: An interview with Sean Hallowell

Analog art in a digital world: An interview with Sean Hallowell

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Hales Wilson speaks with Sean Hallowell about building a hybrid analog–digital artistic practice, the creative potential of obsolete media technologies, and the evolving role of AI in music and visual art. Drawing on his background in music theory, handmade circuitry, and immersive audiovisual performance, Sean reflects on the value of constraints in artistic creation, the cultural significance of analog media, and the importance of preserving human expression in an increasingly automated creative landscape.

The Future of Technology in the Performing Arts: VR versus Broadcast

The Future of Technology in the Performing Arts: VR versus Broadcast

Have you ever wished you could be front row for your favorite artist or see a sold-out Broadway show, all from your living room? Technology is making that a reality, from VR concerts with stars like Sabrina Carpenter to the National Theatre Live broadcasting plays live to cinemas or to your couch. But can a headset or a movie screen ever truly capture the magic of being there? In this episode, Alexann Sharp and Lehan Xu explore the technological revolution changing live entertainment and ask if we're gaining accessibility at the cost of authenticity.

Let's Talk: Streaming 2.0, the Music Industry, and Culture Shifts

Let's Talk: Streaming 2.0, the Music Industry, and Culture Shifts

How will Spotify’s new “Streaming 2.0” deal with Universal Music Group reshape the music industry? How have music streaming platforms impacted culture and its artists? In this “Let’s Talk” episode of AMT Lab’s Tech in the Arts podcast, Podcast Producer Jinghong Gong and Lead Researcher Ian Hawthorne discuss the latest headlines and newly released books that are shaping the music landscape.

Technology in Art and Arts Organizations: Interview with Fifth House Ensemble

Integrating technology, on any level, can be daunting for arts organizations. There are valid trepidations concerning cost and time commitments, and generally a change resistance culture. You won’t find that attitude with Melissa Snoza and the staff of Fifth House Ensemble.