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Combines Sound and Lyrics to Tag Music’s Emotions
Mindbytes Oct 22, 2026

Combines Sound and Lyrics to Tag Music’s Emotions

SALF-Net identifies emotional tags in short music clips, handling noisy recordings and missing lyrics through a system that combines audio and language analysis.
Linsey Smith 1 min read
It’s Not Slop. It’s Kudzu
Article Aug 29, 2026

It’s Not Slop. It’s Kudzu

Before you call AI music "slop," consider: recorded sound was once the devil's work. Now it's kudzu. Welcome to the end.

RU Sirius 14 min read
Spotify Gives U.S. Listeners More Control Over Its Recommendation Algorithm
Mindbytes Sep 23, 2026

Spotify Gives U.S. Listeners More Control Over Its Recommendation Algorithm

Taste Profile lets Premium users tell Spotify what they want more, or less, of instead of leaving recommendations entirely to inferred listening behavior.
gizmo guru 2 min read
Unlocking the Hidden Potential of AI Music Tools | Highlights from S2EP7
Podcast Feb 5, 2024

Unlocking the Hidden Potential of AI Music Tools | Highlights from S2EP7

Ben Goertzel notes a few observations and noted limitations on natural language interfaces and generative AI based on his recent experiences writing songs for "Desdemona's Dream."

Mindplex Magazine 1 min read
AI Slop and Other Complicated Messy Questions
Article May 7, 2026

AI Slop and Other Complicated Messy Questions

In Part 2, Tony Parisi dissects AI music’s strange promise: liberation for artists, dependence on platforms, and a growing sea of profitable slop.

RU Sirius 15 min read
Neuroscientists decode Pink Floyd song from brain recordings
News Aug 17, 2023

Neuroscientists decode Pink Floyd song from brain recordings

For people who have trouble communicating, recordings from electrodes on the brain surface could help reproduce the musicality of speech

Amara Angelica 3 min read
How to identify hit songs with 97% accuracy, using machine learning
News Jun 21, 2023

How to identify hit songs with 97% accuracy, using machine learning

"Neuroforecasting" applies machine learning to neurophysiologic data.

Amara Angelica 2 min read
Breaking Boundaries: AI in Music | Highlights from S2EP3
Podcast Jan 11, 2024

Breaking Boundaries: AI in Music | Highlights from S2EP3

Ben Goertzel of Desdemona's Dream shares his experience blending AI-generated music with human creativity in the recording studio, pushing the boundaries of music production.

Mindplex Magazine 1 min read
The Rise of AI Art: How Technology is Transforming the Art World and Shifting the Boundaries of Creativity
News Feb 28, 2023

The Rise of AI Art: How Technology is Transforming the Art World and Shifting the Boundaries of Creativity

Artists should embrace AI's possibilities as it becomes the new normal.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
Diff-Pitcher: AI-Driven Pitch Correction Revolutionizes Music and Healthcare
Mindbytes Feb 2, 2024

Diff-Pitcher: AI-Driven Pitch Correction Revolutionizes Music and Healthcare


?? Diff-Pitcher redefines pitch perfection with AI! ?? From elevating music to transforming voice rehab, explore the future of sound. ?? The harmony of technology and healthcare! #DiffPitcher #AISoundRevolution ?✨

Lewis Farrell 2 min read