Guille Mostaza: AI-Generated Music Floods Producer's Inbox with Generic Demos

Music producer and musician Guille Mostaza, who has spent half his life making records at his studio Alamo Shock, reports a growing trend: self-described "composers" are sending him songs that he suspects are generated by artificial intelligence. The emails are often vague, generic, and appear to be copy-pasted, sometimes with his name in the subject line and sometimes not. The senders, typically male, claim they are writing tracks they want to take "a step further." Mostaza makes a habit of listening to everything he receives and responding to every email. However, when he asks for a demo of the song sung with guitar, the correspondence abruptly ends. He notes that AI has a distinct sound, making it easy to identify. The article also references broader debates about whether AI can be stopped and why the rest of the world is wary of Silicon Valley's plans. The piece is published by elDiario.es under the culture/music section, highlighting the increasing intrusion of generative AI into the music production industry.