The Velvet Sundown debuted on Spotify last month and has amassed over 850,000 Spotify listeners in weeks|The Velvet Sundown|Facebook
An indie rock band that hasn’t revealed any real human faces yet is sparking debate in the music industry for having AI-generated videos and sounds in its album.
The Velvet Sundown debuted on Spotify last month and quickly gained traction, drawing over 850,000 listeners in just a few weeks.
The four-member group’s promotional images appear to be AI-generated, and several music experts believe the songs also involve AI tools.
While the band denies being fake, it teases critics on social media and posts cryptic messages asserting its authenticity.
The Velvet Sundown’s rapid rise highlights growing concerns about AI’s influence in music, as platforms experience surges in AI-generated tracks. Tools like Suno and Udio are accelerating this shift, prompting major record labels to explore licensing deals.