Image: The Ghost Inside – Official press photo
In our article “Caliban: Fake AI song appears on Spotify!” we already reported that an unknown person uploaded a fake AI song to Caliban’s Spotify account.
However, this does not seem to be an isolated case, as Caliban are not the only band from the metalcore and hardcore scene to which something like this has happened. Bands like The Ghost Inside, While She Sleeps, AngelMaker, Bury Tomorrowor Goat kid AI songs were uploaded without prior notice, at the same time and sometimes with the same artwork, which rightly made fans suspicious.
The entire metalcore scene getting tagged on Spotify with the same ai generated instrumental music is wild pic.twitter.com/IlSuFi4t3i
— Mateo Ottie (@MateoOttie) August 26, 2024
Bunch of bands just dropped some new bangers on Spotify pic.twitter.com/HKCzG29vHe
— Justin (@Jarbarino) August 27, 2024
Those affected speak out
Sea In Cali Distributors and streaming platforms blame each other, while even major labels seem powerless. Solving this problem certainly requires more attention and concrete action from all parties involved.
Ghøstkid also commented on the incidents in their Instagram story:
“FYI because people keep asking about this. Many bands have the same problems with these types of fake releases. Of course, it’s not one of our tracks, and everyone is working on a solution, but it will take some time! Shoutout to the genius who promotes his music by advertising it on other band profiles. Ghost, you made my day!”
Joel Holmqvist, frontman of the metalcore band Aviana, also pointed out the weaknesses in the system:
„[…] Spotify has some major flaws in checking if it’s really the verified artist who uploaded the song. This person saw a loophole in the system and exploited it wholeheartedly. […]“
Problem seems to be with Spotify
These incidents indicate a systematic problem at Spotify. While it is currently unclear where exactly the security flaw lies, the fact that something like this is possible shows that urgent action is needed.
What can you do?
Of course, labels and managements are trying to rectify the situation. But this incident clearly shows the problems and dangers that AI-generated music can cause. It is important to address this issue specifically, to consume music consciously and to consistently report fake AI content.
