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Spotify’s latest breakout band The Velvet Sundown appears to be AI-generated – and fans aren’t happy
Original story follows: Dust on the Wind, Drift Beyond the Flame, and End the Pain, are all songs by the hot new band The ...
Accused of being AI after racking up well over 400,000 monthly Spotify listens, The Velvet Sundown claims they are 'a real band' and 'never use AI'
Netflix has carved out a reputation for producing must-watch prestige limited series, with recent standouts including ...
An indie band is blowing up on Spotify, but people think its AI
Suno was one of two AI companies sued last year by major record labels — including Universal Music Group, Sony Music ...
Apple and Spotify are sleepwalking into an AI music crisis – and The Velvet Sundown mess shows they need to act fast
In fact, The Velvet Sundown is one of a number of recent ‘bands’ that have exposed a massive loophole in the big music ...
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What the Tech: Is this band real or AI
SHREVEPORT, La. - A mysterious band called "The Velvet Sundown" has exploded onto streaming platforms like Spotify, racking ...
Spotify’s algorithms help alleged AI band go viral, raising questions about music’s future
The Velvet Sundown, a supposed indie band, has shot up Spotify charts with AI-generated music and images, blurring the line ...
Possible AI band gains thousands of listeners on Spotify
"The Velvet Sundown" has more than 700,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, but their entire album is being accused of being AI ...
Mystery over rock band ‘that doesn’t exist’ with over 600,000 streams
A mysterious new band is climbing the charts on Spotify, racking up over half a million listens in just a few days. The ...