#206 - (Even More) AI Controversies, The British Re-Re-Invasion, and "Today" the Foos Keep on Fighting

From AI ‘60s revival bands to the quirks that give machine-made vocals away, this week on WorkTape we dive into Velvet Sundown — the mysterious act blurring the line between nostalgia and novelty. We also cover Oasis’ long-awaited return, why their reunion shows hit so close to the originals, Black Sabbath’s final bow with the classic lineup, a new Foo Fighters single that nods to their 2000s peak, and the latest turn in Diddy’s trial. Another week, another set of twists you don’t want to miss.🎧 Episode Highlights:Does the polish of AI vocals make them feel “dead”?Are AI bands soaking up streams that would have gone to real artists?Does nostalgia make listeners more forgiving of AI “revival” acts?Have Oasis’ first reunion shows lived up to the band’s historical hype and legendary status?Black Sabbath’s original lineup took a final bow — what made the night historic?Is Foo Fighters’ recent “Today Song” more of a return-to-form than preceding recent cuts?Is Diddy already “commercially cooked,” no matter what the verdict says?