Is AI Taking Over the Music Business?

By KT and The Trout | Jul 15, 2025
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On this episode of The Trout Show, The Trout dives into AI’s grip on music! Labels pocket $25 billion while artists earn pennies—$0.003 per stream—forcing indie musicians to tour endlessly or use AI tools like Suno to cut costs. As a guitarist and Aurora Dreams creator, The Trout shares stories from dozens of indie artist interviews and X posts revealing the struggle. Artists on X cry foul as labels and streaming platforms push A eye. Is it a lifeline or a trap? AI is it inevitable for the future of music or just a crutch for non-talented musicians. On this episode of Vinyl to Viral of The Trout Show.



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