KXCI, our local community radio station plays more new musicians than I can keep track of, most are really, really good. New music isn't hard to find either, just stream KXCI, 91.3 FM.
KXCI doesn't throw new music at the wall to see what sticks, all music is curated by passionate DJ's who listen to 100's of albums before playing just one. A lot of new music is a shock to the system since my brain has no point of reference, the first reaction is to hate it. I still hate hip hop and rap but gained an appreciation for bluegrass and country western.
If AI can create a better song than 50% of musicians, why not listen and enjoy? It's only a matter of time before an "undiscovered" John Prine or "new" Prince recording is released. This music will be more of a curiosity and make a little money for their estates. These days streaming pays musicians (and computers) very little, artists still have to tour to make a living. Although a few dead artists are still touring.
https://theconversation.com/four-ways-ai-will-impact-music-from-elvis-holograms-to-interactive-soundscapes-221260ABBA is still performing live and haven't aged a day since 1972.
https://abbavoyage.com/My last live concert was to see Rhiannon Giddens, an artist I discovered on KXCI. Her concert was sold out. I doubt many radio stations play her music, her name and music may be unfamiliar to many even thugh she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music and replaced founder Yo-Yo Ma as the artistic director of the Silkroad Ensemble.
The Tucson Weekly has a well written profile of Ms Giddens.
https://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/doing-it-all-rhiannon-giddens-on-being-busy-and-blessed/Content?oid=35489843
