I just found something strange on Spotify. There’s a band called The Velvet Sundown that has around half a million listeners, but they’re not a real band. All their music is made by AI.
What’s surprising is they released two complete albums just this month, and many people are enjoying them without realizing they’re artificial. The songs sound good enough that no one suspects a thing.
This makes me think - how many other fake AI bands exist that might be tricking listeners? Is Spotify taking any action to identify this kind of content? It feels like we’re unknowingly consuming music created by AI without any alerts or information.
Has anyone else spotted similar fake bands on streaming services? Shouldn’t there be clearer guidelines on labeling AI-generated music so listeners know what they’re really engaging with?
Honestly, this doesn’t surprise me anymore. Saw a “rock band” drop 3 albums in one week last month - impossible unless it’s AI generated. The scary part? These fake artists are probably making decent money while real musicians struggle to get heard. Spotify needs to step up with verification or at least make people tag AI content clearly.
totally get what you’re saying! it seems like the music industry is changing fast and not always for the better. ai bands complicate things for real artists, and it’s worrisome they aren’t labeling this stuff better. who knows how many more are out there? crazy!
This is happening everywhere now. Last year I found an artist who’d uploaded dozens of ambient tracks in just a few weeks - all sounded pro but weirdly similar. Turns out they were AI-generated. It’s not just about fooling listeners. These fake bands are stealing streaming revenue from real artists who spend years honing their skills. AI can crank out multiple albums in a month, which gives it a massive edge in algorithm-based music discovery. Spotify and other platforms need verification systems or at least force people to disclose AI content. Right now there’s zero transparency, and both artists and listeners deserve to know what they’re actually supporting.
Found the same thing with a jazz artist last month - fifteen albums in two months, all with identical production quality. The real problem isn’t just the lying, it’s how these AI bands are gaming Spotify’s algorithms. They pump out content at inhuman speeds, so they’re stealing playlist spots and discovery from real musicians who spend months on an album. The quality’s gotten scary good too. I’ve caught myself actually liking tracks before realizing they were fake. What pisses me off most? Streaming platforms let this happen with zero disclosure rules while actual artists can’t get noticed in this oversaturated mess.