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AI Music's Rise: Skepticism Grows Amid Popularity

12/31/2025

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In 2025, a left-leaning article highlights AI's rise in pop music and profiles AI-generated bands Velvet Sundown and Breaking Rust.
The author says they personally avoid engaging with these acts despite their popularity.
The piece criticizes the significant investment and hype around AI music, signaling growing resistance to its industry influence.
It remains skeptical about the authenticity and value of AI-generated music as its presence in the charts increases.

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Story summary

In 2025, a left-leaning article highlights AI's rise in pop music and profiles AI-generated bands Velvet Sundown and Breaking Rust.
The author says they personally avoid engaging with these acts despite their popularity.
The piece criticizes the significant investment and hype around AI music, signaling growing resistance to its industry influence.
It remains skeptical about the authenticity and value of AI-generated music as its presence in the charts increases.