We discuss AI music, and how most musicians don't make money. Then we have some thoughts about podcast listening.
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An AI-generated band got 1m plays on Spotify. Now music insiders say listeners should be warned (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/14/an-ai-generated-band-got-1m-plays-on-spotify-now-music-insiders-say-listeners-should-be-warned)
Who Is Watching All These Podcasts? (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/style/podcast-video-audience.html?unlocked_article_code=1.X08.Gn6c.ntx1TEwH8G1T&smid=url-share)
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Franz Schubert: Complete Songs, Graham Johnson (https://amzn.to/4oapidY)
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