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Is it just me, or is it a common experience to have a fantastic karaoke night, find a new favorite song to belt out, and then completely forget it the next day? Or maybe you’re a seasoned singer with a few go-to tunes, but you’re at a new venue with a different crowd, and you…
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Building with React.js
Our front end, the part of the app you see and interact with, is built using React.js, a powerful JavaScript library. Think of React as a set of LEGO bricks. Instead of building the entire app as one giant, monolithic structure, we can break it down into smaller, reusable pieces called components. The Power of…
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Connecting Beyond the Screen
In a world where digital connections often keep us looking down at our phones, our mission at KNKTD has always been to use technology to get you to look up and connect with the world around you. We believe the most powerful experiences happen in person—with real people, in real places, enjoying great moments together.…
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UI: It’s a Lifeline
In a karaoke venue, the energy is high, the music is loud, and a dozen things are happening at once. The KJ (Karaoke Jockey) is the conductor of this beautiful chaos, a master multitasker who manages the song rotation, handles song requests, and interacts with a room full of singers, all while trying to keep…
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Progress Report II
Hello, karaoke community! It’s time for another update on our mission to build the ultimate karaoke experience. In our first progress report, we shared the blueprints—the foundation of our platform with core dashboards and essential features. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve moved from building the framework to bringing it to life. The last…
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Progress Report I
Progress Report I: Building the Ultimate Karaoke Experience Hello, karaoke fanatics! For the past several months, our team has been working heads-down, fueled by a love for music and a vision to revolutionize the karaoke experience. We’ve been a bit quiet, but that’s because we’ve been busy laying the digital groundwork for something we know…
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Singer Anxiety
Ditch the Binder, Not the Ballad: 4 Karaoke Annoyances We’re Fixing for Singers There’s a special kind of magic that happens at karaoke. It’s that moment when the lights hit, you grip the microphone, and the opening notes of your chosen anthem begin to play. It’s a thrill, a release, and a fantastic way to…
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Behind the scenes
The Unsung Hero of the Stage: A Look Behind the KJ Booth To the average karaoke goer, the Karaoke DJ (KJ) is a figure of immense power—the gatekeeper of the microphone, the conductor of the night’s fun. They seem to effortlessly cue up tracks, call up singers, and keep the party moving. But behind that…
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Graphical User Interface
The Unseen Language: Why a Great App is All About the User Interface Have you ever tried to push a door that was meant to be pulled? Or navigated a website so confusing you gave up in frustration? These everyday experiences are the direct result of design—good or bad. In the digital world, the “door”…
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Introducing KNTKD
From Boston with Love: Introducing KNKTD, the Karaoke App That Turns Up the Volume on Connection Boston, MA – A new player is warming up its vocal cords in the bustling world of mobile apps, and it’s poised to change the way we experience karaoke. Brain Matter, LLC, a veteran-owned startup based in the heart…
