The Velvet Sundown appeared to be a breakthrough country-folk band, winning over Spotify users and racking up more than a million streams. Yet, the group was not what it seemed—all their music and backstory were the product of advanced AI.
Their albums, Floating on Echoes and Dust and Silence, were released without raising suspicions. Listeners praised the band’s authentic sound, unaware that artificial intelligence was behind the entire act.
The truth emerged when an adjunct member revealed that Suno, an AI platform, generated everything. The band initially denied the claims but eventually confirmed their artificial origins through social media.
This revelation has prompted the music industry to demand greater transparency. Experts argue that listeners deserve to know when music is AI-generated, ensuring honesty and trust in the streaming era.