FROM GRIMES’ AI GIRL GROUP TO VIRTUAL HYBRID K-POP ROOKIE AESPA, 5 MUSIC ACTS OF THE FUTURE
With the metaverse and AI being some of the hottest topics in art, fashion and more, we’re seeing the influence in the music space as well. From Riot Games‘ K-pop group K/DA to virtual hybrid quartet aespa, we’ve rounded up a list of music acts that are incorporating futuristic elements into their music and branding.
SM Entertainment‘s aespa is comprised of four human members, who each have a digital counterpart that connects them to a larger universe dubbed “KWANGYA.” Meanwhile, K/DA is a group featuring characters from the video game League of Legends. We’re also spotlighting NPC, Grimes‘ AI girl group, as well as ETERN!TY, a group entirely comprised of AI musicians created using deep-real technology. ...
NPC is an AI girl group created by Grimes in partnership with Chris Lake. According to the “Shinigami Eyes” artist, the music act features an “infinite” number of members and serves as “a vehicle for experimentation in new technologies as they become available such as generative characters and music, different types of animation, AI-assisted art as well as spiritual technology in that Grimes can create as other people in order to reduce the psychic pain of being in the public eye.” It’s described to be able to “do all the things humans cannot” and will “eventually be playable, customizable, and able to cater to each individual listener’s unique desires.” ...
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