Scene Mom Says: AI Bands, The HITS Act & Devo

2025-07-10

Time: ~31 min. It’s Episode 65! I’ve got a lot to say this week (I mean, I do every week.) I’m breaking down some big music news, including the strange rise of an AI-generated band and why I’m not here for it. I also dig into the new HITS Act that just passed—finally some good news for independent artists, but at what cost? Plus, Fyre Fest is back in the headlines (yep), and Devo is getting a documentary treatment. I’m also sharing some music history highlights, a quick marketing tip, and as always, some fantastic music from several indie bands. Let’s go!

Time: ~31 min.

It’s Episode 65! I’ve got a lot to say this week (I mean, I do every week.) I’m breaking down some big music news, including the strange rise of an AI-generated band and why I’m not here for it. I also dig into the new HITS Act that just passed—finally some good news for independent artists, but at what cost? Plus, Fyre Fest is back in the headlines (yep), and Devo is getting a documentary treatment. I’m also sharing some music history highlights, a quick marketing tip, and as always, some fantastic music from several indie bands. Let’s go!

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HITS Act passes with Budget Bill

AI band passes a million Spotify listeners with boost from fake spokesperson

Buy Fyre Fest brand on Ebay

Devo has a documentary coming to Netflix

MUSIC:

Bear Ghost - Sirens

Hotel Saturn - As Long As It Lasts

Jon Chesbro - Choices

Foxy - Last Night