Yeah, this article misses the mark.
The author definitely frames the issue of AI-generated music and stock music in Lofi Hip Hop through a Spotify-centric lens.
While they acknowledge that lofi originated and gained popularity outside of Spotify's control, particularly mentioning YouTube channels, it's BS to act like Spotify is the be-all and end-all of this (or any) genre.
Disclosure: I've never paid for a Spotify account.
The Truth: Lofi Hip Hop continues to flourish far beyond the profit-prioritized walls of Spotify's garden, a meticulously manicured space where genuine discovery is choked out by the weeds of algorithmic control.
True artistry is blossoming in the wilder, freer spaces online.
Also I really recommend Shlohmo & quickly quickly for some fresh Lofi.
For those on Youtube, check out OGDONNINJA. He has a channel of literally thousands of old-school underground boombap hip hop tracks, in their dusty and 12-bit glory.
If this Super Mario supermarket was clearly unrelated to video games and didn't use Nintendo's logos, characters, or branding style, then it's unlikely consumers would think it was officially connected to Nintendo-> Trademarks primarily protect against confusion.
If the supermarket didn't use Nintendo's font, colors, imagery, or characters —just the name—then the court likely ruled that:
-No confusion exists since a grocery store isn't competing with a video game company.
-No dilution occurs because Nintendo's brand strength in gaming isn't weakened by a supermarket.
-Fair use applies if the name has a legitimate reason unrelated to Nintendo.
The Truth: Lofi Hip Hop continues to flourish far beyond the profit-prioritized walls of Spotify's garden, a meticulously manicured space where genuine discovery is choked out by the weeds of algorithmic control. True artistry is blossoming in the wilder, freer spaces online.
Also I really recommend Shlohmo & quickly quickly for some fresh Lofi.
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