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Faced with growing criticism, the band defended themselves on their X account Velvet Sundown (The Real Band Not The AI Band): ...
Good Question! Read their Spotify bio and you'll learn that the band consists of "singer and mellotron player Gabe Farrow," ...
Musicians are calling for regulations and finding creative ways to fight back as AI "bands" climb the charts on streaming platforms, soaking up already meagre royalty payments.
The Velvet Sundown, a retro-inspired rock sensation with over a million Spotify listeners, has shocked fans by revealing its ...
Kneecap, Bob Vylan and The Velvet Sundown's streams went up after they became the subject of controversy, proving notoriety ...
ALBAWABA - Popular music streaming service Spotify has stirred controversy and boycott calls over the past couple of days due ...
The AI band that's fooled millions: Controversy over fake indie group Velvet Sundown goes into overdrive - so why IS Spotify peddling their 'music'?
New Spotify sensation The Velvet Sundown appears to be an entirely AI-generated band, even down to their album covers and ...
Katherine Paterson, Rosy L and the Deadly Beloved each had music removed from Spotify after being added to AI playlists.
The Future Sound Awards team say that they hope to demonstrate AI’s creative potential in music. But what potential is there?
Deerhoof said they are leaving Spotify after its CEO invested nearly $700 million in Helsing, which makes military drones and AI defense software.
Explaining the controversy surrounding The Velvet Sundown - the rock band that lied about being generated by artificial intelligence. How has this empty 'provocation' highlighted Spotify’s alleged ...