April 11, 2025

AI Music: Do Robots Dream of Electric Guitars?

1 hour 15 minutes

In this deep-dive episode of AI Evolution, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and music - from text-to-music generators like Suno to the emotional resonance of iconic albums. Alan opens up about how AI has changed his personal relationship with music creation, prompting an honest discussion about creativity, memory, emotional authenticity, and what we risk losing in the age of AI.

Is AI music good? Maybe. But is it great? That’s a much harder question.

Key Takeaways

1. AI Music Is Good — But Not (Yet) Great - AI can now generate songs that sound polished and radio-ready. But it hasn’t yet produced a truly timeless track. Most AI songs still lack the emotional depth or storytelling power of human artistry — think Dylan, Cash, or Bowie.

2. Creativity as a Process, Not a Product - For many artists, the act of making music is the reward. But if AI can generate a track in 30 seconds that’s better than something you’ve laboured over for months, where does that leave the creator? For some, it’s a demotivating reality.

3. Listeners Assign the Value - Whether music is made by a human or machine, it’s the listener’s emotional connection that gives it meaning. That means AI music could still become part of someone’s life soundtrack — even if it didn’t come from a soul.

🔗 Resource Links