On today’s episode we discuss some AI news first in our AI Music News Roundup. We talk about the changes to Spotify’s DJ feature and if we would use it. Then we discuss if it’s possible to create anti-bangers on SoundCloud. Then we do a deep dive on Google’s Lyria 2 with some artists that have used it. And our final deep dive on AI use in the classroom. Let’s get into it.
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AIMusicLab episodes
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Episode 33: AI Class Is In Session
On today’s episode we discuss some news with the recording industry and the launch of the Human Artistry Campaign. We go over some of their principles on technology, human creativity, and copyright. Then we discuss some artist news such as Celine Dion and Shaboozy’s take on AI influences in music. Then we continue our series on Erik Salvaggio’s critical topics course on AI images. Let’s get into it.
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Episode 32: Not Like AI
On today’s episode we talk about Super Bowl LIX commercials about – and using – AI. Then we dive deep into Eryk Salvaggio‘s work though his appearance on the Phantom Power podcast. Finally, we watch a part of one of Salvaggio’s classes on AI images where he discusses critical theory and AI. Let’s get into it
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Episode 31: Deep Yacht Rock and Lazy-Minded CEOs
On today’s episode we talk about a Yacht Rock music guide created by Gemini Deep Research, then move to an interview with Suno CEO where he talks about music creation and says most people don’t want to create music because it’s too hard. Then we do a deep dive on DeepSeek, the Chinese AI that came out recently, and finally we tease a future episode where we want to talk about more AI music generators that have come out.
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Episode 30: Can’t Spell Christmas without AI
On today’s episode we do a themed episode about AI Christmas music. First we critique Coca Cola’s new AI generated Christmas commercials. Then Jacob creates AI Christmas music from Suno and Udio. We also do a roundup of other AI generated Christmas music from There I Ruined It and Obscure Vinyl. Then using Google Notebook LM we ask the AI hosts some questions live during their program. And finally we discuss how students used AI in our classes and thoughts of how they might use it in the future. Let’s get into it.
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Episode 29: New Old Stock
On today’s episode we do another AI music news roundup. We talk about a Polish radio station using AI hosts to interview a dead Nobel laureate. Then the Beatles song, “Now and Then,” makes history as the first AI assisted song to earn a Grammy nomination. And Disney Music Group using AudioShake to separate stems of classic songs using AI. Finally, I use Gemini to learn about the work of Simon Frith and we go on a tangent of Rolling Stones references on The Simpsons. Let’s get into it.
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Episode 28: Naughty Music, Theorizing Music, and Playing Music
On today’s episode we do an AI music roundup. We explore songs and channels from There I Ruined It, Almost Vinyl, and Vinyl Nightmares. Then we discuss conversations with Gemini about music, music theory, philosophy and a little critique of the “Star Spangled Banner” and vaporwave. Finally we just talk about learning musical instruments and how AI could be helpful for beginners and professionals. Let’s get into it.
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Episode 27: Podcasts Making Podcasts of Podcasts
On today’s episode we do a deep dive on Google’s Notebook LM Audio Overview. First we discuss how Notebook LM works, then some users who have created podcasts about other podcasts and podcasts about AI. In one example the hosts learn of the existential terror of learning they are machines. Jacob also creates an audio overview using some of our podcast documents. Finally, we catch up about students and what chatbots are good and bad at in music criticism. Let’s get into it.
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Episode 26: Paris Olympics Scores Some AI Gold
On today’s episode we do a deep dive on the Paris Olympics. We talk about the Olympics in general and how the broadcast is working on NBC and Peacock. Then we discuss the Nike House that uses technology to create AI shoes and T-shirt designs. Then more reaction to different technology companies that scout athletes and display over the broadcasts. Finally, we react to the now-pulled, Google Gemini commercial, “Dear Sydney.” Let’s get into it.
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Episode 25: Mo Money Mo RIAA
On today’s episode we discuss the record labels, including Sony, Universal and Warner, suing both Suno and Udio over copyright infringement. We discuss two podcasts that also covered the case, The Vergecast with Nilay Patel and Hard Fork with Kevin and Casey. Then we discuss YouTube and the business deals they are negotiating with the big music labels. Lets get into it.