AI Music News for July 24, 2025
Super High•Hey everyone! Here is a quick and easy‑to‑read update on what’s happening in the world of AI music today. No fancy words—just the facts you need.
1. Big Stories
Suno v4.5+ Gets Better
Suno just released version 4.5+. Now you can tell the AI to add vocals, add new instruments, or click Inspire for fresh ideas. Making songs with a computer is getting easier every day.New U.S. Bill About Copyright
Some senators want to stop AI tools from learning on songs and books that people haven’t given permission to use. If this bill passes, AI companies will need a license before they train on copyright material.UK Leaders Ask for Data Lists
In the United Kingdom, lawmakers say AI firms should show exactly which music or books they use for training. They believe more transparency is fair to artists.City‑Pop Fans Push Back
Classic Japanese “city‑pop” fans are upset about low‑quality AI remakes. They say these cheap copies hurt the style’s original vibe.AI Band Hits 500k Listeners
The all‑AI group Velvet Sundown now has over 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Yes—people really do stream songs written and sung by AI!
2. Laws & Rules to Watch
EU AI Act: Final rules come in August. Companies may need to show their training data.
NO FAKES Act (U.S.): Second vote happens in September. It focuses on fake AI voices that sound like real singers.
3. Model Scoreboard (Who Sounds Best?)
AI Tool | Sound Quality ★ (1‑10) | Time to Make a 30‑sec Clip |
|---|---|---|
Suno v4.5+ | 8.6 | 11 seconds |
Udio Styles | 8.1 | 9 seconds |
MusicGen Large | 7.4 | 58 seconds |
4. Wild Case of the Day
“A Billion Plays—No Real Fans”
One scammer used bots and AI songs to fake over one billion streams. They grabbed about $10 million before getting caught. Yikes!
5. Cool Stuff to Try
DiffRhythm – An open‑source AI that can make a full song in 10 seconds.
Awesome AI Music Generation List – 300+ free projects to explore.
SourceAudio Dataset Marketplace – Buy or sell music data for training.
6. Learn Something New
Full AI Song Tutorial (YouTube) – Step‑by‑step guide to write a track.
Build an Ableton AI Plug‑in (Medium) – Use Python to add smart features.
Udio Styles Quick Lesson (YouTube) – Master Udio in minutes.
7. Events & Contests
AI Song Contest 2025 – Sign‑ups open now; finals on Nov 16 in Amsterdam.
Music & AI Hackathon – Vote for your favorite team by July 31.
8. Market Snapshot
Experts say the AI music market was worth about $569 million in 2024. It could grow to $2.8 billion by 2030—that’s roughly 30 % growth every year!
9. Quick Q&A
Q: Does a 100 % AI‑made song get copyright?
A: In the U.S., no. The Copyright Office says a work needs “meaningful human creativity” to be protected.
Final Thought
AI is changing how we write, record, and listen to music—fast. Whether you’re a budding beat‑maker or just curious, keep an eye on these trends. Who knows? Your next favorite song might be created by a computer!
