Category: Episodes
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Episode 50: AI Hits Fishy String Theory
On today’s special episode number 50, we discuss a few big news stories in AI music. First, we briefly cover Fish Audio and the $52 million they raised in seed capital for AI voice creation. Then we discuss the saga of D’Addario strings, a guitar string company that was accused of using AI in their…
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Episode 49: The Poorly Done Normalization of AI
On this episode we discuss some recent trends in AI music. First, we discuss a jazz vinyl record that is being sold on Amazon using AI images, videos, and text in the packaging and to promote it. Then, we discuss a Rick Beato video from YouTube where he discusses how Rhett Shull had his video…
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Episode 48: Spring ’26 Semester Wrap Up
On this episode we wrap up the spring semester 2026. We talk about how we’ve used AI in our classes, and how students are using AI over time. We also discuss how Gen Alpha and Gen Z are using AI and how they differ. And finally, we share some videos that Frank’s class made using…
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Episode 47: Google’s Algorhythm and Blues
On this episode we talk about the latest lawsuit against Google’s music services for copyright violations from independent artists. Then we discuss how AI is changing the Hollywood and Bollywood industries. And finally, we revisit the Flow Music app, previously called Producer AI, how it has evolved and what it could sound like now and…
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Episode 46: Four Bands of the AI-pocalypse
On today’s episode we revisit Episode 41 that was taken down for copyright violations, edited, and then resubmitted online. Then we update what four different cases of AI music are up to now. We start with The Velvet Sundown, then discuss The Band Black. And then in the second half we talk about the Neon…
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Episode 41: AI That Jazz and a Patch of Soul EDIT
On this show discuss AI in jazz education, Stefon Harris and his app Harmony Cloud. Then we review AI soul covers of Nirvana and the Wu Tang Clan. And finally overall how AI could be and should be used in education. Let’s get into it. Audio Block Double-click here to upload or link to a…
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Episode 45: Getting Into the Music AI Sandbox
On this episode we dive into two stories at the intersection of music and AI. We’ll start with legendary producer Wyclef Jean and his positive experience using the Music AI Sandbox, focusing on his belief that AI should be an “enhancement tool” that pushes human creativity to be “the most creative.” Then, we’ll switch to…
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Episode 44: An AI Rose by Any Other Name
On this episode we dive into the latest developments in music AI. We start with a deep dive into the Google Lyria 3 model and its implications for creative composition and music generation. Then we’ll review Rick Beato’s video talking about the suspected AI musician, Sienna Rose. Finally, we discuss what these advancements mean for…
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Episode 43: Catching Up with AI
On today’s episode we catch up on just what has happened big picture in the AI music landscape in the last few months. Then we go through the recent Super Bowl commercials and give our review on how different brands used AI. And finally we discuss how AI is being used in our classrooms this…
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Episode 42: AI’s Music Path Is Now a Sure Beato
On this one we discuss Rick Beato and his takes on AI in the music industry and what he thinks is going on behind the scenes with Suno’s new relationship with the Warner Music Group. Then we review the latest with Universal Music Group and their partnership with Udio. And finally we discuss The Band…