The Real Reason Bandcamp BANNED AI Music But Spotify Doesn't

In episode 254 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas breaks down the AI music policies of Bandcamp versus Spotify. We then analyze how payment incentives shape each company's stance on generative AI Music. These factors help explain why each company has different rules concerning AI music. Are you happy or angry that Bandcamp banned AI Music? Let me know in the comments.Stephen Brewer 'Beyond Desire'https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stephenbrewer/beyond-desire-feat-jesse-leach?ref=releasehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVXhEfFKmtQ Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch!https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/Sources:https://blog.bandcamp.com/2026/01/13/keeping-bandcamp-human/https://stereogum.com/2485199/bandcamp-bans-ai-music/newshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/bandcamp-takes-a-stand-against-ai-music-banning-it-from-the-platform/https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-25/spotify-strengthens-ai-protections/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-industry-news/bandcamp-bans-ai-music-on-platform-1236473722/Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact;https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophyJonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.comhttps://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyenhttps://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyenhttps://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophyhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social Substack Articleshttps://substack.com/@jonbarbas#ai #bandcamp #spotify