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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 01/10/2026

Hi. Yes! We do not ban AI created music outright but we have an AI declaration section on upload. We ask that people self-assign how AI was used in their work(s). We just want creators to be transparent about it. See the screenshot below.

FreeMix upload flow AI declaration page.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 01/10/2026

We are at Life On Marz for at://chicago

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 26/09/2026

Sidney just helps himself to his spot on my desk to get scritches

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 18/09/2026

It's that time of year again.

The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts with columns and sign covered up and Spirit Halloween sign.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 25/08/2026

Oh nooooooooooo. Dolly was a national treasure. There will never be another like her. I am gutted.

Dolly Parton black and white photo likely from the late 1960s or early 1970s.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 14/08/2026

Tonight in SF at Monarch!

Flyer for Iz & Diz with DJ Cira at Monarch SF

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 08/08/2026

Sidney and his lil’ friend.

Sidney the cat laying stretched out on a bed while clutching a small horse toy

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 21/03/2026

Sidney is maxmaxxxxxing for #Caturday

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 10/03/2026

This isn't all of my collection but I def have my own system: House/Techno: by region (US/UK/France), then sub-region (Chicago/Detroit), then by label or artist depending on what is most prominent. Disco: alpha by artist or some labels grouped Downtempo/Soul/Funk/Jazz: alpha by artist

Basement with record shelves along the walls with a red couch and round coffee table

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 09/03/2026

bsky.social is only one part of the ATProto Atmosphere. Anyone can host their own PDS on their own domain. That is a feature of the platform and means you can take your data anywhere. It does not have to be on bsky.social.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 04/03/2026

Sidney loves to sleep between my P1-M and the speaker. Also on top of my computer.

Sidney sleeping sprawled on desk laying on MacBook Pro and P1-M Control Surface in front of Mackie HR824 studio monitor.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 28/02/2026

Sidney #catsforkat Also he is a *coolguy*

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 21/01/2026

The Claude panel in Cursor is really nice actually. I don't even use the Cursor Agent tab anymore. You open it like any other editor panel. I usually have 2 code panels and then a Claude panel (see screenshot). YMMV but I've found it to be a nice workflow.

Screenshot of Cursor with two code panels, a Claude Code panel, a files sidebar on the right and two terminal windows on the bottom. Left panel is an .astro file; the middle panel is a React component .jsx file; the Claude panel shows a summary.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 03/01/2026

Iz & Diz all night long tonight at Smart Bar Chicago

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 08/12/2025

Playing some tunes tonight on Twitch with my buddy CJ Larsen: twitch.tv/cj_larsen Come by and listen and chat. Dropping some new unreleased goodies.

Promotional image for CJ Larsen's Twitch stream 'Tunes For Yo' Monday' with calendar of guests:

12/01 Adorio
12/08 Joshua Iz
12/15 Karl Almaria
12/22 Merrick Brown
12/29 CJ Extended Set

Every Monday Night
8pm CST / 9pm EST / 6pm PST
Hosted by CJ Larsen

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 01/11/2025

If you see this, post a concert pic you took

Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones performing at Ravinia in Highland Park, IL, June 7 2025. Janelle is holding a drink and holding hands with Grace Jones who is wearing a extravagant red headdress with the band in the background.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 21/09/2025

Look at this lil’ guy

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 08/09/2025

Looks a lot like our kitties.

Amelia and Sydney (in background) lounging on cat tower by windows.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 30/08/2025

The ESPN app via the Disney+ app has Arthur Ashe misspelled. It’s been like this all day.

Screenshot of screen in Disney+ app with “Arther Ashe” (sic)

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 30/08/2025

Getting spam calls all day every day. Is there any way to stop this? While phone numbers are theoretically finite, it will take a long time to block them all. I will keep blocking them.

Screenshot of recent calls on iOS showing all calls listed as Spam Risk

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 05/08/2025

Pretty sure this is @katmabu.bsky.social or possibly Heater but def not "Sam".

Screenshot of macOS Messages with summary of message saying "Maybe: Sam" with cropped picture of Kat Abughazaleh holding a campaign sign.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 17/06/2025

While performing this at Ravinia.

Grace Jones on stage at Ravinia with light shining down on her from above

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 18/05/2025

✨ D-LiFE is 1 week away! Our annual Detroit event at MotorCity Wine is upon us. Use this discount ticket link to cover your RA fees: bit.ly/dlife15

D-LiFE ’s 2025 All-Exclusive Lineup:

Antwon Faulkner (vinyl) + Atnarko (vinyl) + DJ Heather + DJ Spinna + François K + Joshua Iz + Ladymonix (vinyl) + Lady D + Patrice Scott!

If you haven’t been to D-LiFE before, it’s an annual indoor/outdoor party with a 100% exclusive lineup. Sunny dance vibes on the patio with a beautiful sunset while “church” is taking place inside. The venue is a world-class wine bar which also has beer, cider, sake, sangria slushies and the most incredible sound. Plus, D-LiFE has a Jamaican food truck, food options across the street, a 420 friendly patio, some vending, and tons of smiling faces!

Tickets: bit.ly/dlife15

We look forward to seeing you at MotorCity Wine on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2pm for 12.5 hours and 2 rooms of house & techno music!

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 18/05/2025

Sydney had a chill afternoon. #caturday

Sydney the cat sleeping stretched-out on the couch.

Sydney the cat sleeping on his back fully stretched on a couch.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 14/03/2025

It only took me 73 minutes to get local https with a self-signed certificate and a TLD working. My life is good...REALLY good.

Nacho Libre with quote: My life is good. Really good.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 28/12/2024

A few bits about Fishbone have cropped up recently and this might be old news to fans but their poses on the first EP form the shape of a fish which I always thought was really cool.

Fishbone EP cover with illustrated shape of a fish.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 26/12/2024

I'm on a boat! (or at least I was)

View of Whakatane from a boat traveling the Whakatane River; boat engine with small wake looking back at Whakatane harbor with hills in the background. Sky is cloudy with rain clouds but no rain.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 13/12/2024

I have to give credit where due: Xfinity made some upgrades in my area recently and I just installed their new router — a free upgrade. These are speeds from WiFi a floor down and regular copper connection (not fiber). Previously uploads were capped at 40Mbps. This is a huge improvement.

Screenshot of Speedtest app showing 738 Mbps download speed and 307 Mbps upload speed.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 04/12/2024

1. Free 5TB cloud Time Machine 2. Apple Search: no AI slop/ads 3. Cheaper RAM + storage 4. macOS on iPad 5. Fix Magic Mouse charging port 6. Modular pro mac under $3.5K 7. Make HomeKit work 8. Fix Safari bugs 9. Business suite apps 10. Apple Bots: bots to do tasks

You’re now CEO of Apple. What top 10 things will you do in your new role.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 28/11/2024

Three external monitors + MacBook Pro 16" M1 Ultra + Mac Mini M4 unified setup with CalDigit TS4. No KVM switch — I just swap the cord from the TS4 and the 3rd monitor between the MBP and Mac Mini. MacBook Pro: dev machine Mac Mini: music machine

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 27/11/2024

Perplexity is so cocksure they don't even need to add "San Francisco" to their address. I mean where else would it be?

Footer of Perplexity email with text: "You are receiving this email because you opted-in to receive updates from Perplexity. Perplexity, 115 Sansome St, Suite 900. Unsubscribe".

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 23/11/2024

Coming soon: Joshua Iz - Hit Me EP on Vessel Recordings.

Colored vinyl of Joshua Iz - Hit Me EP on Vessel Recordings.

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Joshua Iz @joshuaiz.com · 13/11/2024

New command center that switches off between my MacBook Pro 16" (development) and new Mac Mini M4 Pro (music). Living the dream with 3 external monitors. Just need to swap the CalDigit4 and one Thunderbolt monitor cable between the two — works perfectly. I hit the correct key combo I may blast off.

Image of desk with MacBook Pro 16" and Mac Mini M4 Pro with three external monitors.

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