Spotify's AI Mystery Band Sparks Controversy and Boycotts
Spotify's Secret AI Band: The Velvet Sundown Revealed!
In a shocking twist, Spotify has been rocked by allegations that their new band sensation, The Velvet Sundown, is actually an AI-generated creation! Yes, you read that right - these rockstars are allegedly artificial intelligence entities, and we've got the scoop!
As thescholarlynote.com exclusively reports, The Velvet Sundown has been making waves on Spotify with their catchy tunes and impressive 550,000 monthly listeners. But here's the catch: there's no sign of real-life humans behind this band! No photoshoots, no interviews, no social media presence - it's like they're living in a parallel universe!
Rumors have been swirling that The Velvet Sundown might be AI-generated since their debut on Spotify in early June. And now, the cat is finally out of the bag! Insiders claim that the band's promotional images are all CGI creations, and the credits on their music tracks don't list any writers, producers, or musicians. Talk about a virtual mystery!
But wait, there's more! Despite being a digital-only entity, The Velvet Sundown has been featured on multiple popular Spotify playlists - a feat that no other AI-generated band has achieved (yet)! And get this: their Instagram account boasts a whopping 322 followers, while their X account has a mere 47 followers. Yeah, we're talking about some serious #ghosting going on here!
When questioned by thescholarlynote.com, The Velvet Sundown fired back with a series of cryptic posts on X, denying all allegations and claiming that they're "real" people who write their own music. But what proof do they have? None, it seems! They've refused to provide any evidence to disprove the claims, leaving fans in the dark about this enigmatic band.
Meanwhile, Spotify is facing a full-blown crisis after it was revealed that the streaming service has ties to an AI military startup founded by CEO Daniel Ek. Yes, you heard that right - the same Daniel Ek who's been accused of creating "fake" artists in 2017! This time around, the stakes are higher: the startup is developing a system to create AI fighter pilots!
As a result, several artists have pulled their music from Spotify, including indie band Deerhoof and Amsterdam label Kalahari Oyster Cult. And get this: some fans have even canceled their subscriptions in protest! One user tweeted, "I cancelled my subscription and never going back. Should've made the move ages ago as it's been red flags for a long time." Another said, "I canceled my subscription since I found out the owner is spending [millions] on military AI tech, nah thanks."
The fallout from Spotify's AI band debacle has left fans reeling, wondering if they're actually listening to music generated by machines. As thescholarlynote.com continues to investigate this AI-generated rock phenomenon, one thing is clear: the line between reality and artificial intelligence has never been blurrier!