#ai-in-music

#ai-in-music

The Velvet Sundown, who managed to rack up over a million streams on Spotify in mere weeks, were recently revealed to be entirely AI-generated. Not just the music; the promotional photos, the back story, even their mysterious 'somewhere between human and machine' persona.

AI-generated bands like Velvet Sundown that are reaching big audiences without involving human creators raise serious concerns around transparency, authorship and consent. If used ethically, AI has the potential to enhance songwriting, but we are currently concerned with what I call deeply troubling issues with the use of AI in music.

"Absolutely crazy that so-called 'journalists' keep pushing the lazy, baseless theory that The Velvet Sundown is 'AI-generated' with zero evidence..."

Tune-Yards' music defies conventional structure while remaining infectious and danceable, resulting in a raw vitality that captures audiences' attention.

This song has totally taken over in Japan, racking up 34 million views on YouTube alone and soaring to the top of Spotify's Viral 50 Japan chart.

SoundCloud believes AI, when responsibly developed, can significantly enhance artistic expression by empowering creators with the necessary tools while upholding rights and fair compensation.