The Velvet Sundown, a band that captivated Spotify users with over a million streams, turned out to be an elaborate AI creation. Every aspect, from their music to their backstory, was generated by artificial intelligence.
The band released two albums, Floating On Echoes and Dust And Silence, without raising any red flags. Fans connected deeply with what they believed was genuine music.
An insider eventually revealed that the operation was powered by Suno, a generative AI platform. The band’s representatives initially denied the claims, but mounting evidence led to a public admission.
This controversy has highlighted the need for clear disclosure of AI-generated music. Industry leaders are advocating for transparency to ensure that listeners are fully informed about the origins of the content they enjoy.
