The Vergecast How to vibe-write a country hit
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Dec 12, 2025 
Charlie Harding, a music journalist and co-host of Switched On Pop, dives into the transformative impact of AI on Nashville's country music scene. He explains how AI tools like Suno are revolutionizing songwriting by turning voice memos into polished demos. Expect fascinating insights on AI's role in the creative process, the ethical dilemmas artists face, and even a live demo that turns a simple chorus into a full-fledged country jam. Harding argues that while AI benefits new songwriters, it raises questions for mid-tier creators about their place in an evolving industry.
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Corporate Raider Drama Is Back
- The Netflix vs Paramount bids reveal modern 1980s-style corporate raider tactics reshaping media assets.
- Regulatory and political influence now heavily determines outcomes beyond pure business logic.
Buy The Good Stuff, Leave The ‘Shitco’
- Netflix targeted Warner's streaming and studio assets while excluding legacy cable like CNN to avoid newsroom entanglement.
- Splitting 'good' streaming assets from 'shitco' cable businesses is the central play across bidders.
Use AI To Vibe‑Code Demos
- Use AI to augment—not replace—the songwriting room: bring a solid melody and lyrics first.
- Then feed a short demo to generative tools to quickly create high‑quality vibe demos.