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This Week's Show #096
AI music just broke our brains.
This week, Dann and Mike dive into one of the wildest stories we’ve ever covered on the show: how an entire AI-generated band fooled fans, critics, and even us. Emotional lyrics, acoustic versions, full albums, Instagram “live” performances… all completely fake — and created in minitues.
We talk about the emotional connection people have with real vocalists, why listeners instantly shut down when they discover an artist is artificial, and how AI is quietly infiltrating music, podcasting, film, CGI, and even the BBC’s Introducing platform.
From Chester Bennington’s legacy and Grey Daze, to Post Malone, Ta-ta and Bleeding Verse. Autotune vs AI, deepfakes, and unethical marketing — this episode goes deep into what authenticity means in 2025.
We’ve used AI for editing, bios, transcripts and more... but an AI band making our top 10 albums of the year? That hit differently.
Is AI enhancing art… or replacing artists?
Are we losing emotional connection in exchange for convenience?
Join us for one of the most unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had about AI, music culture, and the future of creativity.
👉 Subscribe for more podcasts, reactions, artist interviews & music industry deep dives.
👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments — can you emotionally connect to AI vocals?
Links for Mental Health Services:
andysmanclub.co.uk
samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan
lifelinesupport.org/get-help
musicsupport.org
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EMP - emp.co.uk
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This Week's Show #096
AI music just broke our brains.
This week, Dann and Mike dive into one of the wildest stories we’ve ever covered on the show: how an entire AI-generated band fooled fans, critics, and even us. Emotional lyrics, acoustic versions, full albums, Instagram “live” performances… all completely fake — and created in minitues.
We talk about the emotional connection people have with real vocalists, why listeners instantly shut down when they discover an artist is artificial, and how AI is quietly infiltrating music, podcasting, film, CGI, and even the BBC’s Introducing platform.
From Chester Bennington’s legacy and Grey Daze, to Post Malone, Ta-ta and Bleeding Verse. Autotune vs AI, deepfakes, and unethical marketing — this episode goes deep into what authenticity means in 2025.
We’ve used AI for editing, bios, transcripts and more... but an AI band making our top 10 albums of the year? That hit differently.
Is AI enhancing art… or replacing artists?
Are we losing emotional connection in exchange for convenience?
Join us for one of the most unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had about AI, music culture, and the future of creativity.
👉 Subscribe for more podcasts, reactions, artist interviews & music industry deep dives.
👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments — can you emotionally connect to AI vocals?
Links for Mental Health Services:
andysmanclub.co.uk
samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan
lifelinesupport.org/get-help
musicsupport.org
Brands worn/ tried or tasted:
EMP - emp.co.uk
Contact us for MJRS Merch enquiries:
admin@mikejamesrockshow.com
Please Like, Subscribe and hit the Notification bell
To listen to our show: mixcloud.com/mikejamesrockshow
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Instagram: instagram.com/mikejamesrockshow
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@mikejamesrockshow
Facebook: facebook.com/mikejamesrockshow
Website: mikejamesrockshow.com
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Dann's Instagram: instagram.com/devondann
Mike's Instagram: instagram.com/ohthatmikejames
