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Using A.I. to make a music album
Indie rock band YACHT fed their entire back catalog into machines that analyzed their lyrics and melodies, then created songs for them. This process is behind "Chain Tripping," their new 10-song album.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenIndie rock band YACHT fed their entire back catalog into machines that analyzed their lyrics and melodies, then created songs for them. This process is behind "Chain Tripping," their new 10-song album.
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