Music and AI: How Artists Can Leverage AI to Deepen Fan Engagement and Boost their Creativity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used across various applications in music, ranging from music creation to distribution and consumption, right up to completing the feedback loop to inform music creation. AI has been looked at as a threat to artist creativity and growth. In this paper, AI is presented as a powerful ally for artists. This paper covers various applications of AI across different points in the music creation and distribution process as well as engagement and feedback process. It provides concrete direction to artists to embrace AI to position them to succeed by continuing building connections with their fans and pushing the boundaries of their own creativity by using AI. The paper showcases case studies of artists who have successfully leveraged AI in their creative careers. Finally, the paper also highlights certain ethical considerations that come with the application of AI and how artists can mitigate these concerns.