From Human Poetry to an AI Song, Then Back to a Human Voice. Which do you prefer and why?

Tonight, Emily James releases her human rendition of The Farmer’s Wife—a song with AI-generated music by Michael, inspired by a tragic true story from a small Victorian town.The track gained attention when Michael shared it; Emily (of the Emily James Trio) loved it and now premieres her version.Under her new stage name E.M.I.L.Y., she previously stirred controversy with the bold “Don’t Welcome Me to My Own Country.”In a music scene where artists often avoid tough topics, Emily embodies what a true artist should be.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.Another Human SongWe don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe