Shinedown’s Brent Smith says the band’s upcoming album “Ei8ht” was created without the use of artificial intelligence, stating, “We want music to be made by people with souls and with a consciousness.”
Smith highlighted the importance of human connection in music creation and the electric atmosphere it can create: “There’s an energy between people that are alive.”
Bassist and producer, Eric Bass, is meticulous about ensuring that any loops or instrumentation used on the album are not solely programmed but are infused with human creativity and inspiration.
Brent Smith expressed skepticism about the use of A.I. in music creation, citing concerns about the authenticity and emotional impact of music generated by artificial intelligence.
“Ei8ht” is set to be released on May 29.
