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Music
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SIXX AM Singer: "Success doesn't just attract praise, it attracts predators"
We've talked about creativity and theft in the music business before. Those actually in the business will tell you it can be a very predatory business for creative people. Lately, it's come up a lot when talking about…
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R.I.P Ozzy Osbourne - tribute on Humpday Wednesday Show
Today, on the Humpday Wednesday show we will celebrate the music and life of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne that died yesterday at 76. I was able to see him several times in concert, both with Black Sabbath, solo and at…
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Happy 4th of July 2025 + Jackpot Records in Portland, Oregon Pinball Vol 1 & 2 on Vinyl
Happy 4th of July to all readers who celebrate America's birthday! On a future trip down to Next Level Pinball & Arcade Museum (see: Next Level Pinball Museum Hillsboro, Oregon has all 22 Stern Insider Connected…
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What is Creativity and how is current "AI" impacting it?
We cover AI at PGM. We don't do this because we want to be popular, topical or relevant. We do it because it's new and creatively interesting . It's all about curiosity. The answer to why, is much more complex. In this…
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Downloading and sharing copyrighted MP3 not purchased, is it piracy or promotion?
Was tempted to lead this article with a placeholder image AI generated, but that seemed like too much, so instead a picture of me with a gigantic pen at my desk, taken 20+ years ago instead. Ah yes, there is a point,…
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6-6-2025 today is release day for AI KILLS third album STILLBIRTH
Today's the magic electric day that the world at large can experience Stillbirth , AI KILLS third album release. For those reading that don't know, this is my AI band. It's an experiment that began in 2024, at least…
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It's NW Pinball Show Weekend + Worldwide Debut Listening Party for STILLBIRTH + Humpday Wednesday S2E8
There's a Blackfoot song called "Highway Song" that is playing in my head over the last week: "Another day, another dollar, after I've sang and hollered. Oh, it's my way of living, but I can't change a thing." I…
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AI KILLS Stillbirth Tracklist + Scientists seriously consider if AI could kill every human on earth, Terminator for real
We cover AI a fair amount at PGM, specifically how it might impact gaming. If we're all, or most of us, dead as in the movie Terminator , survival would trump gaming. The good news is scientists at the Rand corporation…
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What if Physical Games Included Digital Copies for all Platforms like Amazon CD Music with MP3?
When was the last time you bought a CD from Amazon? On release day bought the CD for the new Judas Priest album, Invincible Shield (Yeah, I know this was a year ago in March 2024, it's been awhile since I wrote this)…
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SingersRoom Rates "Pinball Wizard" as Pete Townshend's Third Best Song Ever
The Who have a bunch of great rock songs and their iconic guitarist, Pete Townshend has penned many. The website Singersroom rated the top 10 Townshend songs, rating "Pinball Wizard" as #3. With its infectious melody,…
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Play Crossword Puzzle #3 - Iron Maiden Pinball Edition
No downloads, play and solve an Iron Maiden music crossword puzzle below on your PC desktop, tablet or mobile phone. Built by PlayGamesMore with the online cross word maker from Amuse Labs How fast can you completely…
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Play and Solve Jigsaw Puzzle Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast album cover
Over on the public Stern Iron Maiden Pinball group ( https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15uFoDqzTx/ ) that I admin, our January 2025 featured album is The Number of the Beast . There is a 1,000 piece physical jigsaw…
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Bassist in the 70s for The Runaways, Jackie Fox makes board game Rock Hard 1977
Music and gaming intersect again in the board game Rock Hard 1977 from Devir ( https://devirgames.com/rock-hard ). This game is from Jackie Fox, that played bass in the 70s with The Runaways. Yes, one of those rocking…
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November 15, 2024 Iron Maiden Powerslave 40th Anniversary Zoetrope Vinyl Release SOLD OUT
Bonus points if you know what is a zoetrope . And no, I didn't either. After reading the definition pictured above and watching the promo video for Iron Maiden's 40th anniversary special zoetrope vinyl, yes, I get it.…
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Huge Studio Album Iron Maiden Playlist Music - 101 songs - to Listen to While Gaming + Halloween 2024
Sometimes the music that accompanies a game just doesn't cut it. Doesn't get you in that zone. In 2023, we covered an extensive song list for the band Judas Priest here: Judas Priest Playlist to Listen to While Gaming +…
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Taylor Swift Pinball: Don't Laugh, Swifties Will Buy, Would You?
If you made it to this first sentence, and you're not a Swifty, don't despair. This isn't another let's fawn over all things Taylor Swift (kudos to her, though, she is a hard-working, creative musical artist), but…
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Are Creative People Ripped off more by Human Beings than AI?
Everywhere these days we keep hearing about A.I. Me? I'd rather be a happy Iron Maiden fan that enjoys making and sharing AI generated images with Maiden's mascot Eddie like the one above. Not to make money, not to…
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PGM Experiment: Suno AI Music Generator to Create Arcade, Videogame and Pinball Songs
And here not long ago, I said that AI wouldn't be useful for anything (this article in particular takes a very cold look at AI: OPINION: Google’s AI Genie Creating Faux 2D Platformer Games Likely Another Idea They Give…
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KISS Tease Future Entertainment Immortality with Digital Avatars
Multiple KISS pinball machines through history, with the first by Bally in 1979 At the start of December 2023, the rock and roll band KISS gave their "final" concert in Madison Square Garden. It wasn't the end, or so it…
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An Early Christmas Present to Play Games to or Lame Country Rock? Rockstar by Dolly Parton + Famous Artists Living and Dead
Music is very much a part of games, and some (many?) like listening to music while playing games -- and not necessarily the soundtrack of the games themselves. Let's chat about an early Christmas music present that if…
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Judas Priest Playlist to Listen to While Gaming + Halloween Pinball Playlist
Judas Priest is one of my favorite heavy metal bands of all time. They have announced their 19th studio album, Invicible Shield , coming out via Sony in March 2024. Decided to go back through their 18 studio albums and…
