Artificial intelligence has become the music industry’s ultimate lightning rod. Some embrace it as a revolutionary tool that democratizes creativity; others reject it entirely on principle.
But what is actually driving this intense pushback?
In the latest episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast, co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Blasko dive into the nuances of the AI debate, asking a fundamental question:
Is the industry genuinely upset about the technology itself, or are we just witnessing the classic, time-tested discomfort that always accompanies major technological change?
Fear of the New vs. Fear of Change
History often repeats itself in the music business. From the introduction of the electric guitar and synthesizers to samplers and digital audio workstations (DAWs), every major leap forward has faced an initial wave of purist backlash.
Brandvold and Blasko argue that AI is simply the latest evolution in this cycle. While critics worry that machine-assisted creation compromises artistic integrity, the reality is that technology has always shifted the boundaries of how music is made.
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