Tag: AI-generated music

Particle6’s AI‑generated “actor” Tilly Norwood released a music video for the song “Take the Lead.” The track, described by a commentator as the worst song ever heard, has been condemned by Hollywood figures and the actors union SAG‑AFTRA. Critics argue the song offers a hollow, AI‑centric anthem that lacks genuine human experience and threatens performer livelihoods. The video features a data‑center hallway and a staged stadium, while eighteen contributors worked on its production. Industry leaders see the effort as a troubling example of AI encroaching on creative work without consent. Leggi di più

ElevenLabs has launched an album of AI-generated songs to demonstrate how artists can use its Eleven Music generator while keeping full authorship and commercial rights. The project features thirteen artists who blended their signature sounds with the AI tool and retain 100 percent of streaming revenue. The album is available on Spotify and the ElevenLabs website. The move comes as major record labels begin to partner with AI platforms, while some artists remain wary of voice and style cloning without compensation. Leggi di più

Coda Music, a newer entrant in the streaming market, has launched a suite of tools to identify and label AI‑generated songs. The platform now reviews every new artist for AI origins, flags profiles suspected of AI creation, and offers a user‑controlled toggle to hide AI artists entirely. Alongside these safeguards, Coda promotes higher per‑stream payouts, a $1 contribution to independent or qualifying artists from each subscription, and a social‑focused feed that encourages sharing and direct artist interaction. The features are live on iOS and Android, with a web interface slated for the future. Leggi di più

OpenAI is reportedly developing a tool that can generate music from text and audio prompts. The company has partnered with students from The Juilliard School to annotate music scores, creating training data for the AI system. Potential uses include generating guitar accompaniment for vocal tracks or adding background music to videos. The effort reflects a broader surge in AI‑generated music, with startups like Suno and ElevenLabs launching similar products and AI‑created tracks already appearing on streaming platforms. Industry observers note the rise of AI music spam and reference past controversies such as the Velvet Sundown incident. Leggi di più

Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek announced he will step down from day‑to‑day duties and become executive chairman on January 1 next year. Current co‑presidents Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will assume the role of co‑CEOs. Ek said his new focus will be the long‑term arc of the company and serving as a bridge between the board and the new leaders. In a letter to staff, Ek outlined his ambition to help build technology‑driven "supercompanies" and cited his recent $700 million investment in defense‑tech firm Helsing, which sparked pushback from some artists. Spotify, now nearing 700 million monthly active listeners, recently launched lossless streaming and is navigating a rise in AI‑generated music, adjusting its policies to curb fraudulent AI use while still allowing fully synthetic tracks. Leggi di più

Hallwood Media has signed a record deal with Telisha “Nikki” Jones, the lyricist behind AI‑generated R&B act Xania Monet. The agreement reportedly includes a multi‑million dollar offer. Monet’s music, vocals, and visual persona are created using the AI music generator Suno, raising questions about copyright eligibility. Experts note that only human‑written elements, such as Jones’s lyrics, may qualify for protection, while the AI‑produced composition and sound recording lack clear copyright status. No registrations for the works appear in the U.S. Copyright Office database, and industry leaders warn of legal and commercial risks. Leggi di più