The Velvet Sundown Confirm Their Music Is AI-Generated; Paul Sinclair Joins Suno as Chief Music Officer
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AI In Music Is Already Here, But Its Lack Of Depth Hits Some Sour Notes
At the moment, the technology is still nascent, and it is impressive for what it can do already (The Velvet Sundown, anyone?). But will it ever surpass human musical achievement? I have my doubts.
Blokur founder steps down while hinting at future AI plans
Phil Barry founded startup Blokur at the height of the music industry’s first blockchain-hype phase, but cannily avoided getting trapped in that sector by evolving the company into a publishing rights-focused entity helping people to match music usage and resolve conflicts.
Paul Sinclair joins AI platform Suno as Chief Music Officer
Sinclair most recently served as General Manager and EVP of Warner’s Atlantic Records.
Music edtech startup Syntho launches its courses on Spotify
Syntho has been quietly building a name for itself in electronic-music production circles with its service providing courses in mixing, mastering, sound design and arrangement.
The Velvet Sundown Confirm Their Music Is AI-Generated
The saga continues: The Velvet Sundown, who we suspected were an AI-generated band, have admitted to being an AI-generated band. The statement follows drama in which a troll pretended to be a spokesman for them. The Velvet Sundown claim to be an “ongoing artistic provocation designed to challenge the boundaries of authorship, identity, and the future of music itself in the age of AI.”
Moises Gets Behind Music’s Most Authentic Moments by Supporting NPR’s Tiny Desk
By backing the iconic Tiny Desk series and its focus on showcasing talented musicians in their most natural element, Moises is continuing its mission to foster musical expression in all its forms.
Can the music industry make AI the next Napster?
Turns out copyright law in music is special — and the record labels are bringing out the big guns.
YouTube Playlists Are Advertising "No AI" as Entire Site Gets Choked by AI Slop
The flood of AI slop isn't letting up. And it's splashed into an online space where many seek solace and comfort, or simply a way of numbing the mind to the world in an attempt to accomplish anything productive: YouTube background music playlists.
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