Spotify Deletes 75 Million Songs: The AI Music Meltdown Explained

7 Oct 2025 / 28:45

AI has flooded the music industry and Spotify’s just deleted 75 million songs. But is this a win for real artists, or the end of creative freedom? In this episode of Listener Land, the lads dive deep into the AI music debate, from fake artists overtaking real bands to whether listeners even care who’s behind the sound. We also chat about Taylor Swift’s backlash, Coldplay’s record-breaking tour, Lewis Capaldi’s rooftop gig at Aldi, Robbie Williams’ surprising health revelation, David Bowie’s wild Berlin years, and the greatest James Bond themes of all time. Hosted by Louis, Geoff & Wayne — a mix of wit, chaos, and music nostalgia. Tell us in the comments: Would you listen to an AI band? ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro – A sulphur-scented start 01:00 Spotify deletes 75 million AI songs 06:30 Should AI music be banned or embraced? 10:00 Taylor Swift’s controversial new album 12:00 Coldplay’s record-breaking $6B tour 13:00 Lewis Capaldi’s Aldi rooftop gig 16:00 Robbie Williams & mental health in music 18:00 David Bowie’s Berlin documentary 25:00 The Bond villains Bowie turned down 28:00 The best James Bond theme songs 31:00 Jarvis Cocker’s school days and Pulp origins 34:00 Outro & listener chat #listenerlandpodcast #spotify #aimusic #musicpodcast #taylorswift #coldplay #lewiscapaldi #davidbowie #robbiewilliams #bondsongs #tomjones