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In an industry currently tripping over itself trying to figure out how much AI is too much AI, Bandcamp did something shocking: it made a decision.

No AI-generated music. Not “label it.” Not “disclose it.” Not “we’re exploring options.” Just no.

Honestly? Thank you.

Bandcamp has always been the platform where people actually mean to be there. You don’t accidentally buy a cassette lol. You don’t stumble into liner notes. Bandcamp is intentional. Which is exactly why letting it fill up with AI music would’ve been like putting a vending machine in a farmer’s market.

Meanwhile, the big streaming platforms are doing what they always do: pretending this is a “complex issue” while quietly letting AI tracks rack up streams. If it fits in a playlist, it stays. Soul not required.

Bandcamp’s move isn’t anti-technology, it’s anti-slop. It’s a reminder that music is still supposed to come from people with opinions, flaws, and rent due.

Will Spotify follow? Absolutely not. Their business model depends on infinity. Bandcamp’s depends on intention.

And in a moment where everything feels automated, optimized, and weirdly soulless, choosing humans feels downright rebellious.