EDM producers battle AI-generated tracks, calling out alleged digital impostors

As generative audio tools become more advanced, a segment of EDM artists is taking a stand against what they view as plagiarism by AI. Twenty-six-year-old producer Max “H4RRIS” Harris calls AI music a “decoy art form” that lacks genuine expression and often reveals itself through hissing noises and stuttering vocals, especially in tracks from the Suno platform. Italian producer Nihil Young echoes these concerns, noting that AI-remixed versions of copyrighted songs—such as a Madonna-style cover by Josh Fawaz—are flooding streaming services and eroding his client base.

Both have highlighted specific releases, including MANSA’s “Midnight on My Mind” and the Asher brothers’ “Take Me (To The Moon),” as likely AI-generated, though the artists have not responded. Despite the backlash, AI-created songs are breaking into mainstream charts, with Metro Boomin’s AI beat reaching the Billboard Hot 100 and AI avatars like Xania Monet securing multi-million-dollar contracts. Industry data shows AI tracks now make up a large share of new uploads, prompting platforms to add labels but leaving listeners often unable to tell the difference. The dispute underscores a growing tension between traditional musicians and rapidly evolving AI music production.