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Using A.I. to make a music album

Sep. 09, 2019

The cover of "Chain Tripping." Album artwork by Tom White

Indie rock band YACHT fed their entire back catalog into machines that analyzed their lyrics and melodies, then created songs for them. This process is behind "Chain Tripping," their new 10-song album.

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