It’s often argued that GenAI works similarly to the human creative process. Reflecting on the making of our song Alligator I found that idea to be a false analogy.
Why AI Can’t Come Close To Human Creativity In Music Read More »
Musicians aren’t just expected to create content anymore, they’re expected to become content themselves. This isn’t just an artistic crisis, it’s a class war.
Slave To The Algorithm: Why Working Class Musicians Are Giving Up On Being Heard Read More »
As AI bands become the norm, they use authenticity signifiers to create cultural clout. How many fans will believe they’re real, and how many won’t care that they’re not?
AI and the badge of authenticity Read More »
These mixtapes began in my pop-saturated tweens, on tape, today I maintain the tradition on CD. To me it’s still pop but it’s too odd for the charts…
Personal mixtape: if it’s weird, is it still pop? Read More »
Creating the song and music video for Clown, getting rid of our TV and learning the tragic tale of weatherman Brian Travers.
Do you trust your weatherman? Read More »
How experiments on mice, the toxicity of compulsory social media and “instagram face” led us to create our gut-cry against it all, and hopefully find a way forward without it.
Can bands live without social media? (Part 2 of 2) Read More »
How experiments on mice, the toxicity of compulsory social media and “instagram face” led us to create our gut-cry against it all, and hopefully find a way forward without it.
Can bands live without social media? (Part 1 of 2) Read More »
Ticker tape, ticker tape, tickling your face.
Astronaut party: Canyon of Heroes Read More »
How sakoku and Urashima Taro inspired one of our first songs, Sparrow Dance.
Japan Unlocked: The Story of Sparrow Dance Read More »
After years of only releasing singles on the cannibalistic streaming platform, this is the last straw.
Why We’re Finally Leaving Spotify Read More »