In this episode, Stephen and Lauren explore the evolving relationship between AI and music. From the emotional power of live gigs to the soulless smoothness of algorithmic beats, they ask: where does the human touch still matter? They discuss how AI is reshaping music creation, the copyright conundrums it creates, and what happens when making a living as a musician feels more like a tech startup than an art form. Amid all the noise, they find hope in the resilience of artists and the irreplaceable magic of human performance.

Takeaways

• AI is reshaping the music industry and how we create music.
• Copyright laws have evolved but still struggle to keep up with technology.
• The emotional connection in live music is irreplaceable.
• Musicians face challenges in earning a living due tostreaming services.
• The balance between technology and human creativity is crucial.
• DIY musicians advocate for their rights in the age of AI.
• Live performances offer a unique experience that technology cannot replicate.
• The future of recorded music may become homogenized without human input.
• Supporting local musicians is essential for a vibrant music scene.
• The struggle of creating music is part of the artisticjourney.

In this episode of The AI Transition, I explore the weird, wild world of AI-generated music — not by making it, but by diving into the Trending tab on Suno. I picked 13 tracks at random and hit record.

Some of them surprised me. Some confused me. A few… actually moved me.

🎶 So here’s the question:
Is this the end of music as we know it, the start of something new, or a messy blend of both?

🎧 Listen in — then let me know:
Which tracks did you like? What did they make you feel?
And if you want to try it yourself, I’ve dropped a link in the show notes.

👂 Subscribe, follow, and remember: you still matter (for now!)

Link to Youtube Video Version : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj8N-J8gyWo

Songs on Suno

• Trending https://suno.com/trending

• Neon Halo https://suno.com/s/Srb4XDkr8TMUgfan
• Cold and Coming Down https://suno.com/s/ip7Ewk0s4OddbkNN
• Shadow Games https://suno.com/s/4XnCW1CuR7IAkm0g
• Never Got Older https://suno.com/s/2EzKLxmFyPe0pMQt
• Focus https://suno.com/s/wy49F4uocwkgRGEi
• Fleishkathedrale https://suno.com/s/B3IUQ4b4ffvKVUGh
• 3.1 https://suno.com/s/u7uYJl6C4cQae97J
• Live and Let Die https://suno.com/s/pyzaZt1Zwn2RD1Y5
• Cat https://suno.com/s/gEUC9iurq4p4Gfut
• Deep Night https://suno.com/s/Ymr1jxq0XUngIN6d
• Egyptian Dance Party https://suno.com/s/bBalUn6P8XTv2Z6z
• I Love My Small Little Cat https://suno.com/s/5ZgiaY6ZJuvy2ZkB

What happens when you bolt cutting-edge AI onto creaky old systems? Chaos, mostly.
In this episode, Stephen is joined by transformation expert Lauren to explore the real roadblocks to AI adoption inside large organisations. Spoiler: it's not the tech — it’s the traffic.

They dig into:

• Why AI feels like a Ferrari... stuck in Bangalore gridlock

• The myths that middle management tells itself

• How crises (not strategy) usually drive real change

• What Work Quakes and Life Quakes really shake up — your identity

• What it takes to ride the messy middle without losing your mind

This one’s equal parts therapy session and strategy call — for anyone trying to lead (or survive) in an organisation that’s “doing AI.”