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The new band that wasn't: AI created Velvet Sundown
Not bad for a band that didn't exist before June, and actually, doesn't really exist at all. Spotify has now changed the band ...
Tim Leiweke Indictment: How the ASM/Legends Merger Led to Charges Against the OVG CEO
The Tim Leiweke indictment, which saw the OVG CEO criminally charged, grew out of a regulatory review of the ASM/Legends merger.
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The Velvet Sundown band admits they're AI after weeks of speculation
The Velvet Sundown admitted they’re not a real band. The AI-generated group is just one example fueling debate over the ...
For The Velvet Sundown, Kneecap and Bob Vylan, Controversy Has Been Good for Business
Kneecap, Bob Vylan and The Velvet Sundown's streams went up after they became the subject of controversy, proving notoriety ...
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The Velvet Sundown Exposed: How AI Bands Are Gaming Spotify’s System
Streaming platforms struggle with AI-generated content verification, but the Velvet Sundown controversy exposes how easily fake bands can game the system. This “indie rock band” accumulated over half ...
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Three Albums In Six Weeks And A Million Monthly Listeners On Spotify – Is The Velvet Sundown The Soundtrack Of The Future?
The Velvet Sundown currently has over a million monthly listeners on Spotify, with their top track “Dust on the Wind ” having ...