The Price of Music Why have The 1975 deleted a song? Can YOU tell the difference between AI music & real music (Answer: no.); An answer to why Fleetwood Mac are *still* popular; And music made £8bn for the UK in 2024…
Nov 12, 2025
Explore the intriguing decision by The 1975 to delete a song from streaming platforms. Discover how a study shows listeners struggle to differentiate between AI-generated music and human-made tracks. Dive into the secrets behind Fleetwood Mac's enduring popularity and the remarkable £8 billion contribution music made to the UK economy in a single year. Plus, learn about a vinyl record made from coal dust and the unique promotion of Thundercat’s remix using a bone-conduction lollipop.
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Lobby For Easier Touring And AI Rules
- Do push government to address touring red tape and targeted support for music education.
- Stuart Dredge and Steve Lamacq stress industry needs clearer action on Brexit-related touring barriers and AI regulation requests.
AI Tracks Flood Streaming Services
- Deezer reports 50,000 fully AI tracks uploaded daily, about 34% of uploads, and a test where 97% of listeners failed to spot AI tracks.
- The hosts flag this as a wake-up call for streaming services on labeling, recommendations and moderation.
Label And Manage AI Music On Platforms
- Label AI-generated music clearly and decide whether to recommend or filter it.
- Stuart Dredge notes Deezer labels AI tracks and won't recommend them, urging platforms to set policy.