A Human Approach to AI Music

What happens when musicians build AI music tools? In this episode of the RealMusic.ai Podcast, host David O’Hara speaks with Rory, founder of Loudly, about the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and music creation. Rory shares his journey from touring musician to music tech entrepreneur and explains why many of today’s AI music platforms are being built by people with deep musical backgrounds. The conversation explores how AI is expanding creative possibilities for artists while still relying on human taste, judgment, and musical experience. David and Rory discuss: • Why musicians are playing a bigger role in building AI music technology • How AI can enable creativity for both professionals and new musicians • The role of samples, remixing, and new workflows in modern music production • The realities of streaming economics and how artists are adapting • Why live performance and human musicianship may become even more valuable in the AI era This episode takes a thoughtful look at how AI is reshaping music, not as a replacement for artists, but as a new creative tool.