# Ai Music on The No Agenda Show

Ai Music comes up in 29 chapters across 26 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2023 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 29
- **Episodes:** 26
- **Discussed:** April 2023 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Suno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno.md), [Spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Ascap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ascap.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Comicstripblogger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comicstripblogger.md), [Copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [End Of Show Mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md), [Parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), [Podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 29

### Booking Logistics and Seattle Sailor AI Song

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 9:56–13:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/booking-logistics-and-seattle-sailor-ai-song.md

Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis joke about the difficulties of booking guests and the use of calendar invites as a form of "trolling." Curry plays an AI-generated sea shanty titled "I Got COVID from a Sailor in Seattle," which became a viral hit within the No Agenda community. The song serves as an example of how AI "slop" can still resonate through clever lyrics and community inside jokes.

Keywords: [jason calacanis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-calacanis.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md)

### AI Music Controversy and Spotify Content Moderation

- **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-18
- **Time:** 2:09–3:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/ai-music-controversy-and-spotify-content-moderation.md

The hosts discuss the polarizing nature of AI-generated music and the "slop" label often applied by critics. They detail how parody mixes, such as those created by producer Vinnie Payne, frequently trigger automated takedowns on Spotify. The platform's algorithms often flag these tracks as unauthorized content even when they are intended as transformative works or parodies.

Keywords: [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), vinnie payne, [content moderation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/content-moderation.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md)

### Suno V6 AI Music and Royalty Disputes

- **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Time:** 0:00–2:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/suno-v6-ai-music-and-royalty-disputes.md

Suno V6 AI music generation software has implemented new restrictions following legal pressure from music publishers regarding royalties. Users report being unable to download songs more than twice a month on certain tiers, a move seen as an attempt to curb unauthorized distribution of AI-generated content. The discussion highlights the tension between generative AI platforms and traditional record labels over intellectual property rights.

Keywords: [suno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), music publishers, [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), [generative ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generative-ai.md)

### Robot Radio Stations, Christian Contemporary Music Project

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 1:33:42–1:36:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/robot-radio-stations-christian-contemporary-music-project.md

A host describes running 15 automated "robot" radio stations from a single home computer using Whisper AI and open-source models. The stations broadcast Christian Contemporary Music (CCM), featuring artists like Brandon Lake and Jellyroll. This setup allows for the creation of voices and promos at a fraction of the cost of commercial AI services like Anthropic.

Keywords: christian contemporary music, brandon lake, jellyroll, whisper ai, [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), robot radio

### ChatGPT Song Analysis and Commercial Viability

- **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-16
- **Time:** 1:58:47–2:00:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/chatgpt-song-analysis-and-commercial-viability.md

A user tests ChatGPT's ability to analyze a song for commercial viability, receiving an "8 out of 10" rating for a simple vocal performance. The AI provided specific feedback on the song's "bridge section" and "unexpected chord changes," despite the input being a series of monotone sounds. The segment highlights the current limitations and "hallucinations" of AI music critique.

Keywords: [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), song analysis, [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [music production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-production.md)

### Value for Value Model, Darren O'Neill Art and AI Hits

- **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-22
- **Time:** 1:57:27–2:01:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/value-for-value-model-darren-o-neill-art-and-ai-hits.md

The "Value for Value" model is highlighted as a successful alternative to the struggling "podcast industrial complex" and its heavy ad loads. Artist Darren O'Neill is praised for his high-concept cover art, which stands out against the "slop" produced by generic AI generators. While AI-generated music is becoming more common on sites like getmojams.com, the hosts remain skeptical that an AI will produce a genuine "hit" song that resonates emotionally with listeners anytime soon.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), getmojams, hit songs

### No Agenda Value-for-Value Model and AI Art Critique

- **Episode:** [1835: Greenland Gambit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-18
- **Time:** 1:46:05–1:55:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit/chapter/no-agenda-value-for-value-model-and-ai-art-critique.md

The hosts discuss the "Value-for-Value" funding model and the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, emphasizing independence from traditional advertising. A critique of AI-generated music and art follows, with a preference expressed for human soul and technical skill, citing saxophonist Candy Dolfer as an example. The segment also recognizes "Comicstripblogger" for AI-assisted cover art that avoids the typical "AI slop" aesthetic.

Keywords: [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), candy dolfer, [comicstripblogger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comicstripblogger.md)

### Global Meetups, Eggnog Recipe and Project Kringlebot

- **Episode:** [1826: Sauerkraut Kid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1826-sauerkraut-kid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-18
- **Time:** 3:08:21–3:22:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1826-sauerkraut-kid/chapter/global-meetups-eggnog-recipe-and-project-kringlebot.md

The hosts promote upcoming global meetups in Charlotte, Anaheim, and Coeur d'Alene. John C. Dvorak shares a classic warm eggnog recipe from toomanyeggs.com. The episode ends with a series of AI-generated music tracks, including "Project Kringlebot" and a song mocking the AI's inability to pronounce "Dvorak" correctly.

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), eggnog, alton brown, [suno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), kringlebot

### Suno AI and Warner Music Group Partnership

- **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-27
- **Time:** 1:58:37–2:03:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/suno-ai-and-warner-music-group-partnership.md

Suno AI has entered a partnership with Warner Music Group to settle litigation and establish a framework for compensating the music industry for AI-generated content. The deal focuses on publishing rights and suggests that AI companies can identify specific copyrighted elements within their training data.

Keywords: [suno ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno-ai.md), [warner music group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warner-music-group.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [ascap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ascap.md), [bmi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmi.md)

### Paul McCartney, AI Copyright Protest Album

- **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-23
- **Time:** 2:14:56–2:18:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/paul-mccartney-ai-copyright-protest-album.md

Paul McCartney and over 1,000 other musicians released a protest album titled "Is This What We Want" to oppose AI-related copyright legislation in the UK. The digital release consists of silent studio recordings, while the vinyl edition features ambient noises like tape hiss and footsteps. The project serves as a warning that the creative ecosystem will collapse if AI companies exploit intellectual property without compensation.

Keywords: [paul mccartney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-mccartney.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md), [vinyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl.md)

### End of Show Mixes, AI Slop Credits

- **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-23
- **Time:** 3:03:21–3:09:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/end-of-show-mixes-ai-slop-credits.md

The broadcast ended with a series of musical parodies and "AI slop" tracks, including a song about the friendship between Donald Trump and Zoran Mamdani. The lyrics touched on New York City culture, political restoration, and the recent White House meeting. The final audio clips featured a montage of AI-generated voices and community-submitted mixes before the definitive sign-off.

Keywords: [ai slop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-slop.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [zoran mamdani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoran-mamdani.md), [music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md)

### Zaniyah Monet and AI Music Industry Disruption

- **Episode:** [1814: Needle Drop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-06
- **Time:** 2:07–7:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop/chapter/zaniyah-monet-and-ai-music-industry-disruption.md

Zaniyah Monet becomes the first AI-generated artist to land on a Billboard radio chart with the song "How Was I Supposed to Know." The record deal, reportedly worth $3 million, has sparked backlash from advocacy groups like United Musicians and Allied Workers over the lack of AI protections for human creators. While a human poet named Talisha Nikki Jones reportedly prompts the AI, the music industry is viewed as using the project as a trial balloon for future automated content.

Keywords: zaniyah monet, [billboard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billboard.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), streaming royalties, [ascap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ascap.md)

### End of Show Mixes and Fed Pill Records

- **Episode:** [1814: Needle Drop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-06
- **Time:** 3:01:44–3:08:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop/chapter/end-of-show-mixes-and-fed-pill-records.md

The program closes with a series of AI-generated "slop" songs and parody tracks from Fed Pill Records. The music includes a tribute to Dick Cheney and various "No Agenda" themed jingles. The hosts provide a final "Adios Mofos" as the music stream takes over.

Keywords: [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), fed pill records, [dick cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-cheney.md), [slop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slop.md)

### End of Show Mix and AI Slop Tracks

- **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-02
- **Time:** 3:03:06–3:19:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/end-of-show-mix-and-ai-slop-tracks.md

The episode wraps up with an "End of Show Mix" featuring AI-generated songs and soundbites. The tracks include themes such as "Ground Troops," "In-Q-Tel," and "Project 2025," blending political commentary with algorithmically produced beats. The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, promising to return for the next broadcast.

Keywords: [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [in-q-tel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/in-q-tel.md), [ground troops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ground-troops.md), [project 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-2025.md)

### Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture, AI Classical Music

- **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-30
- **Time:** 2:34:11–2:36:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/tchaikovsky-1812-overture-ai-classical-music.md

The show features the finale of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture in honor of episode 1812. The discussion touches on the potential for AI to generate classical music by training on the entire corpus of historical compositions.

Keywords: tchaikovsky, 1812 overture, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [classical music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classical-music.md)

### AI Music Production and No Agenda Records

- **Episode:** [1809: Tomahawk Turnaround](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1809-tomahawk-turnaround.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-19
- **Time:** 2:03:01–2:05:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1809-tomahawk-turnaround/chapter/ai-music-production-and-no-agenda-records.md

The rise of AI music tools like Suno allows users to create high-quality songs that are not registered with licensing bodies like ASCAP or BMI, making them ideal for podcast use. The hosts propose launching "No Agenda Records" to publish and promote AI-generated tracks, including parodies and original compositions. They envision a future where AI-produced hits are paired with human performers to create new forms of digital stardom.

Keywords: [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [suno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno.md), [nico sime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nico-sime.md), [licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/licensing.md), [ascap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ascap.md), [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### Spotify AI Song Deletion, Music Royalties, and Ad Fraud

- **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-05
- **Time:** 1:56:54–2:00:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/spotify-ai-song-deletion-music-royalties-and-ad-fraud.md

Spotify reportedly deleted 75 million songs from its catalog to prevent AI-generated tracks from diluting royalties for major publishing companies. The hosts discuss the "shakeout" in the podcast and music industries as advertisers become wary of being "fleeced" by AI-generated content. They predict a return to human-centric content as users grow tired of navigating through AI-generated news and music.

Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md)

### NPR Podcast Ads, Throughline Credit Roll

- **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-07
- **Time:** 2:41:49–2:46:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/npr-podcast-ads-throughline-credit-roll.md

The hosts mock the promotional ads for NPR podcasts like "Life Kit" and "Ye Gods," using AI tools to replicate the network's signature "boop-boop" music beds. They also play the extensive credit roll for the podcast "Throughline," contrasting the large number of staff members involved in public radio productions with their own lean operation.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasts.md), lifekit, throughline, [11 labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-labs.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md)

### AI Music Generation, Laurie Anderson Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 2:03:11–2:06:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/ai-music-generation-laurie-anderson-anecdote.md

The hosts discuss the limitations of AI music generators like Suno, which are predisposed to standard pop song structures and struggle with shorter formats. An anecdote is shared about meeting avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson at a party in the past. They reflect on her 1981 hit "O Superman" and its unique eight-minute duration, contrasting it with the repetitive nature of AI-generated content.

Keywords: [suno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), laurie anderson, oh superman, steve beck, pop songs

### Podcasting 2.0, Fountain App, AI Music Debate

- **Episode:** [1778: Three Holes One Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-03
- **Time:** 2:00:45–2:08:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag/chapter/podcasting-2-0-fountain-app-ai-music-debate.md

The podcasting landscape is evolving with the integration of direct donation features in apps like Fountain via Stripe. The hosts debate the merits of AI-generated music for show segments, with one host expressing a preference for human-edited versions and shorter durations, while the other remains skeptical of the "soulless" nature of AI art.

Keywords: [fountain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fountain.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [stripe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stripe.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), autotune

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