Taylor Lorenz’s Power User [PATREON PREVIEW] How Raunchy AI Country Songs Took Over The Internet
Oct 13, 2025
Discover the astonishing rise of AI-generated music that's taking over platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud. Explore how generative tools create full songs with lifelike vocals and production. Kieran Press-Reynolds shares insights into the cultural shift sparked by deepfake vocals and AI artistry, tracing the phenomenon back to 2022. The conversation dives into early examples of meme tracks that evolved into convincing deepfakes. Finally, contemplate the potential impact of this musical revolution on the industry and listeners alike.
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AI Music Is Flooding The Internet
- AI-generated music is exploding across platforms beyond Spotify and reshaping the digital soundscape.
- Generative tools can create full songs with realistic vocals, melodies, and high production quality.
Algorithms Amplify AI Artists
- AI artists are already gaming recommendation algorithms and appearing on trending charts.
- This influx changes how listeners discover music and what platforms promote.
Early Meme-Style AI Music Examples
- Kieran noticed AI music emerging around 2022 with meme-style audio and parodies that imitated public figures and artists.
- Early examples included fake tracks presented as unearthed songs from big artists like Drake or Biggie.