Shoutout

The AI generated Band which fooled Spotify.
Sorry, but AI is taking the music as well. I found this story and figured I should share it with some folks. An AI-generated band the Velvet Sundown playing music , went viral... amassing more than 1million streams on Spotify in a matter of weeks, but it later emerged that hot new band...the Velvet Sundown were AI-generated – right down to their music, promotional images and backstory.
By Novel Allen7 months ago in Writers
Four Years On Vocal
Introduction I started on Vocal over four years ago with this piece, although it seemed to me the focus was on fiction and poetry, two things I had not really touched since school, although there were other "communities" which I did not explore for a while (I have now posted in every community).
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Writers
The Memory Locksmith
The Memory Locksmith The locksmith’s shop sat at the far edge of town, wedged between a crumbling bakery and a florist that hadn’t opened in years. No sign above the door. No hours posted. Just a heavy green door with a brass keyhole so intricate it looked like a puzzle in itself.
By Wings of Time 7 months ago in Writers
Fortnightly Reading Round-Up #2
The time has come for my second reading round-up on Vocal. However, it is a couple of days late because I spent a long weekend celebrating a friend’s 50th birthday.
By R.S. Sillanpaa7 months ago in Writers
The Clockmaker's Secret
In the quiet village of Windmere, nestled between green hills and silver lakes, there lived an old clockmaker named Elias Greaves. His shop sat at the corner of the cobbled main street, filled with the soft ticking of countless timepieces, from tiny pocket watches to grand floor clocks that boomed on the hour.
By Hamdan Khan7 months ago in Writers
Favorite moments of the first half of the year - Part 1
Can you believe a half-a-year has gone by. When I started my fan page accounts I thought, "I'll probably just do it for a couple of weeks." Fast forward to mid-July, and I am still going strong; thanks toYagmur who is always working and handing us updates on a silver platter. Also, thanks to loyal followers of Yagmur who have allowed me to grow on my social media by resharing my content, which then, allows Yagmur to have more visibility. I can only imagine what else can Yagmur surprise us with in the months remaininig of the year... BUT, lets go over some key highlights of Yagmur activity in the first half-of the year. If you are a new Yagmur fan, this timeline will help you know key dates of Yagmur's work and personal activity. If you have been a fan for some time now, this list will help you refresh your memory and go down memory lane. Let's begin!
By YYB7 months ago in Writers
RESULTS: Le Défenseur [an unofficial challenge]
THE RESULTS ARE IN!! Even though there were only seven entries for this challenge, it was extremely difficult to decide how they would be ranked. Everyone surprised me so much with their stories!
By Belle7 months ago in Writers
🇷🇺 Russia Responds After Trump’s Remarks: Launches Largest Drone Attack on Ukraine With 728 UAVs
Kyiv, Moscow, Washington — In a dramatic escalation of the war in Ukraine, Russia has carried out what Ukrainian officials are calling the largest drone attack of the conflict to date, deploying a record 728 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a single night.
By Kim Jon7 months ago in Writers
The Secret Life of Animals
Have you ever wondered what animals do when no humans are around? Just like us, animals have complex lives filled with emotions, routines, and secret behaviors. While we see them eating, sleeping, or hunting, there's a whole world of mystery and intelligence hidden behind their eyes. Welcome to the secret life of animals.
By Sophia Grace7 months ago in Writers
Empowering South Sudan’s Future Leaders: The Concerned Podcast Joins Hands with Excellence Foundation South Sudan
Author: Emmanuel Taban In a powerful collaboration focused on youth development, The Concerned Podcast has collaborated with Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) to support the 2025 edition of the Juba Secondary Schools Mini Competition. The event, which includes a Spelling Bee, Speed Challenge Quiz, Speech, Academic Debates, Music, Dance, and Drama, continues to inspire and challenge students from eight participating schools.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudan7 months ago in Writers
🌾 Natural Remedy for Hair Fall: The Secret Power of Rice Water
Discover the ancient beauty elixir hiding in your kitchen Hair fall, dryness, split ends, and lack of shine—these are problems that almost everyone faces, regardless of age or gender. We try expensive shampoos, serums, and oils, hoping for a miracle. But what if the real miracle was sitting right in your kitchen all along?
By Kim Jon8 months ago in Writers
“One Shot, One Fate”
The desert sun burned like a furnace overhead, but Captain Zayan Malik didn’t feel the heat anymore. His eyes were fixed on the scope, finger resting gently near the trigger, breath steady. The sniper rifle lay silently in his grip, an extension of his own soul.
By Shanzada 8 months ago in Writers