AI vs. Real Music: Ryan Garney on Fake Spotify Bands & Losing Our Human Creative Edge #aimusic

In this clip from The Sonic Road Podcast, Ryan Garney (vocalist for High Desert Queen and founder of Ripple Fest Texas) sounds the alarm on the rise of fake AI bands on streaming platforms and explains why 2026 is the definitive "line in the sand" for human-made music. Ryan breaks down the "scary" trend of AI-generated music topping the charts and warns that the reliance on algorithms risks stripping the underground scene of its creative edge. We explore his vision for a massive cultural shift back to authentic musicianship, which he believes will swell the underground music scene in 2026 as fans and artists alike push back against sterile, non-human production. This is an essential conversation for anyone concerned about the future of rock and the preservation of human artistry in the digital age. Follow The Sonic Road Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & X: @thesonicroad Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/thesonicroad #thesonicroadpodcast #musicpodcast2026 #TheSonicRoad #HumanMadeMusic #HighDesertQueen #MusicIndustry2026 #StonerRock