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AI Music Isn’t Music. It’s Gaming. And We Should Treat It That Way.
Why AI song generators belong in the playground and not the royalty pool.
Jan 14
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Erik Steigen
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The AI Music Land Grab
Major labels, PROs, and tech giants are carving up a future where prompt engineers replace songwriters. Here’s how to stop it.
Dec 11, 2025
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Erik Steigen
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Copyright Is a Human Right - Not a Machine Privilege
Legitimizing AI authorship dilutes the very purpose of creative ownership and the creative process.
Dec 5, 2025
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Erik Steigen
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Laufey: Nostalgia, Jazz, and the Timeless Art of Authenticity
How an Icelandic-Chinese singer captures hearts with a bygone era’s elegance - and what it means for artists in the AI music age.
Nov 21, 2025
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Erik Steigen
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When Norway Hits SNL: ‘Sentimental Value’ Parody Signals Norwegian Cinema Has Entered The Global Group Chat
From quiet realism to loud applause - Norway’s film identity goes prime time.
Nov 17, 2025
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Erik Steigen
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