AI Music Podcast

By Ran Chen

AI Music Podcast

Get your daily five-minute shot of the future of sound. Each weekday, host breaks down the hottest breakthroughs in generative audio, music-making AI tools, machine-learning composit... more

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How many episodes does AI Music Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

AI Music Podcast episodes:

June 14, 2025 AI vs. The Grammys: Can a Robot Win Music's Biggest Prize?
The Recording Academy has spoken: AI can be part of a Grammy-winning song, but it can't win the award itself. This episode dives deep into the official new rules for the Grammy Awards and what they mean for the future of music creation. We unravel the core principle of "human authorship" and explore how AI is being treated as a powerful new tool, not a creator.
We break down the real-world case of "Heart on My Sleeve," the viral track that used AI to clone the voices of Drake and The Weeknd. Discover the controversy it sparked and the specific reasons why the Recording Academy ultimately rejected it, providing a clear benchmark for what is and isn't acceptable.
What's Inside:
- What is the one component that disqualifies a song from a Grammy if it's AI-generated?
- How did the viral AI Drake song "Heart on My Sleeve" challenge the Grammy awards?
- Can an artist use AI to compose a melody and still be eligible for Song of the Year?
- Where does the Recording Academy draw the line between AI as a tool and AI as a creator?
- Could a sound engineer who uses an AI plugin win a Grammy for their work?
- If a song uses an AI-generated vocal, who gets the nomination for Best Vocal Performance?
- What are the two main reasons the viral AI Drake song was ultimately ineligible?
Follow my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chenran818 or listen to my music on Apple music, Spotify or other platforms: https://ffm.bio/chenran818
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June 13, 2025 From Noise to Notes: How AI Dreams Up Original Melodies with Diffusion Models
Have you ever listened to a piece of AI-generated music and wondered how it was possible? We're often told AI "learns" from data, but how does that translate into a completely new and moving melody? This episode demystifies the core technology behind much of today's AI music: diffusion models.
We break down the fascinating process, which surprisingly starts with nothing but pure, random noise. Discover how an AI can sculpt this chaos, step-by-step, into a coherent and original piece of music, almost like a sculptor revealing a statue from a block of stone.
Imagine a video game composer on a tight deadline, completely stuck for the main theme of a new fantasy world. The creative block is real and the pressure is mounting. Instead of staring at a blank piano roll, they type a prompt into a diffusion-based music tool: "An epic, adventurous orchestral theme with a sense of wonder, featuring horns and strings." Within a minute, the AI generates several unique melodic ideas. One of them is the perfect spark, a foundation they can now build upon, collaborate with, and make their own, instantly breaking through their creative barrier.
In this episode, you will find out:
- How can pure static be transformed into a beautiful piano melody?
- What is the "denoising" process and why is it the key to AI music creation?
- Are the melodies generated by AI truly original, or just clever copies?
- How can an AI model "understand" the emotion behind a request like "a sad jazz song"?
- What is the fundamental difference between an AI generating an image versus a melody?
- Does this technology learn music theory like a human student?
- Will diffusion models replace human composers or become their most powerful collaborators?
Follow my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chenran818 or listen to my music on Apple music, Spotify or other platforms: https://ffm.bio/chenran818
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June 12, 2025 From Prompt to Platinum: Finding the Best AI Music Tool for Your Needs
In this episode of the AI Music Podcast, we dive deep into the rapidly expanding universe of AI music generation tools. The market is now flooded with options, and it can be overwhelming to figure out which platform is the right fit. We cut through the hype to provide a practical guide based on your real-world needs.
We break down the top tools into distinct categories. We explore the all-in-one "text-to-song" generators like Suno and Udio that can create a complete, professional-sounding track from a single sentence. Then, we look at the "musician's co-pilots" like AIVA, which integrate into a producer's workflow by providing editable MIDI files and deep customization. Finally, we touch on specialized utility tools that solve specific problems, like separating a song into its core components.
For example, imagine you're a vlogger who needs a unique, royalty-free theme song for your new travel series. You have a very specific vibe in mind—something upbeat and adventurous with a folk-pop feel—but you have zero music production experience and a limited budget. This episode explores tools where you can simply type that description and receive a complete, high-quality song with vocals in under two minutes, solving your problem instantly.
Highlights of this episode:
- Can AI really write a complete, radio-quality song from just one sentence?
- What is the key difference between consumer tools like Suno and producer-focused platforms like AIVA?
- If I'm a musician, will these tools replace me or become my new favorite collaborator?
- Which AI tool can I use to get editable MIDI files for my own music software?
- How can AI legally help me remix a song by isolating vocals from the original track?
- What are the hidden ethical debates behind some of the most popular new music AIs?
- Are there AI tools designed specifically for creating background scores and not just pop songs?
- How can you adjust a track's "energy" to perfectly match your video content?
Follow my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chenran818 or listen to my music on Apple Music, Spotify or other platforms: https://ffm.bio/chenran818
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4min
June 09, 2025 AI Music in 2025: From Creative Tools to Creative Partners
The year 2025 is poised to be a watershed moment for artificial intelligence in music. We're moving beyond AI as a simple assistant and into an era where AI is an active collaborator in the creative process. This episode explores the tangible shifts happening right now, from the software in our studios to the fundamental questions about art and ownership.
We delve into the evolution of the Digital Audio workstation (DAW) into the Generative Audio Workstation (GAW), where AI is integrated at the core of music-making. Consider the challenge for a songwriter who has a lyrical idea but struggles with instrumentation. With new text-to-music platforms like Suno or Udio, they can instantly generate a full-band arrangement from a simple description, turning a moment of writer's block into a complete, shareable demo. This isn't just about making music faster; it's about unlocking new creative possibilities.

What you'll learn:
- How are traditional Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) evolving into something fundamentally new?
- What specific AI platforms can already generate complete songs from just a text prompt?
- Will the flood of AI-generated music devalue the work of human artists?
- What is the single biggest legal and ethical challenge facing AI music in 2025?
- How can artists shift their mindset from using AI as a tool to collaborating with it as a partner?
- Can you truly own the copyright to a song you create with an AI?
- What new skills will become essential for musicians in an AI-driven industry?
- How is AI changing the process of music mixing and mastering for independent artists?

Follow my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chenran818 or listen to my music on Apple music, Spotify or other platforms: https://ffm.bio/chenran818
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FAQs about AI Music Podcast:

How many episodes does AI Music Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.