Your Music, Your Legacy: Spotify's AI Controversy Hits Close to Home.

Spotify's new move raises red flags for artists' identity and earnings. See why owning your legacy matters more than ever.

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Seth Power
July 26, 2025

Seth here from Tribly. It's awesome to connect with you again for our fifth newsletter installment!

For those who've been with us from the start, you know my story: I'm an artist, just like you, who got fed up with algorithms pulling me away from real fan connections. That frustration? That's exactly why Tribly was born.

This newsletter continues that mission. Our goal is straightforward: deliver actionable insights and critical developments. We aim for you to build an impactful, sustainable career on your terms. We're always on the lookout for what's happening in music, tech, and innovation. We share exactly how it impacts artists like you.

Let's dive into this week's spotlight.

📣 Spotlight: Your Legacy. Their Platform. The Unseen Threat.

Last time, we talked about Velvet Sundown, that all-AI band blowing up and hinting at a future where algorithms push "perfect fit" music. That was unsettling. But something even more concerning just dropped that hits directly at your legacy and control: Spotify has reportedly been posting AI-generated songs on official artist pages without consent, even for deceased legends like Guy Clark and Blaze Foley.

What's Really Going On?

  • Imagine: An AI-generated track, completely out of character, suddenly appearing on a page like Blaze Foley's, an artist who passed away in 1989.

  • These tracks apparently come with AI-generated images of singers who look nothing like the actual artists, and copyrights linked to mysterious companies.

  • Labels and estates are confirming: this is NOT their work, and they never gave permission. They describe it as "AI schlock bot" that has "the authenticity of an algorithm."

Why This Matters For Your Art, Your Identity, and Your Earnings

For us independent artists, this is a massive red flag. If AI-generated content can be uploaded to official artist profiles without permission, it directly attacks the integrity of genuine human art and raises serious questions about who controls your identity and your music's legacy:

  • Authenticity & Control: It undermines the very essence of an artist's catalog.

  • Trust: If listeners can't tell what's real on an official artist page, it erodes trust in platforms and the sacred bond between artist and fan.

This situation isn't just about AI; it highlights a bigger problem where unauthorized music can appear on any artist's page, threatening your identity and your hard-earned connection with your audience.

Tribly: Your Control. Your Fans. Your Legacy. ✨

Big platforms hold power. But for your career, the real question is: who's truly in charge?

Relying too much on them can leave you vulnerable. Your strongest defense? Direct fan connections.

Tribly is here to support your independence. We help you build those real fan relationships and keep creative control. It's about giving you the tools to build your own direct list, ensuring guaranteed reach for every new song or update. That's a connection no algorithm can take away.

Stay sharp. Keep building your powerful fan connections.


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That's it for this one, friends. Keep building your control and creating your future.

We're right here with you.

-Seth from Tribly