Lacuna Coil frontwoman Cristina Scabbia recently shared her perspective on AI-generated music. She addressed concerns held by many in the creative community. Her comments were featured in an interview shared on El Jevilongo.
Scabbia expressed frustration with the use of artificial intelligence in music creation. She emphasized the distinction between genuine artistry and AI-assisted production. She explained her view on why those using AI to generate music shouldn’t be considered true artists.
“I hate music made with A.I. I understand that A.I. is the way because I can deny the progress. I understand that we are a little pissed, especially creative people, especially artists and painters and people who create posters for shows, all the graphic designers are really pissed, photographers and also singers and musicians because I think for music, it should start from platforms,” Scabbia said.
She further clarified her position by distinguishing between using technology as a creative tool versus relying entirely on AI for composition.
“Well, I don’t think it’s a problem for whoever is using it, creating music, because I think that they’re not really interested in music and they just do it for the business. Because if you’re a real musician, you would take your time to write your music and maybe use the help of electronic things to improve your creativity or to make it faster, but A.I., it’s something like in which you’re not doing anything, pretty much,” she continued.
Scabbia concluded by questioning whether AI-assisted creators deserve the title of artist. She argued that genuine artistry requires actual creative effort.
“I mean, I don’t understand why they call themselves artists, because you can’t really be an artist just like typing, ‘Make a song that sounds like Lacuna Coil.’ That’s not creating something; that’s just like cheating big time,” she said.
Scabbia’s stance reflects a broader frustration within the creative community. Blabbermouth reported that Scabbia has publicly criticized the use of artificial intelligence to create music. She called for streaming platforms to refuse AI-generated artists because, in her view, they represent “not real music.” Her comments have resonated with many professionals in the industry who share similar concerns about the impact of AI on creative work.
The issue extends beyond music production. Chaoszine noted that Scabbia acknowledged AI’s technical progress and potential usefulness in fields like medicine. However, she warned it can be misused and could have a negative effect on creative professions including musicians, graphic designers, photographers, and other artists. This broader perspective highlights how AI’s impact transcends a single industry.
A key aspect of Scabbia’s argument centers on what makes art truly unique. Mxdwn reported that Scabbia emphasized human “mistakes” and unexpected directions in creation as what make art unique. She believes AI cannot replicate this quality. This distinction underscores her belief that authentic artistry requires the unpredictability and soul that only human creativity can provide.
Scabbia has also called for action from major streaming platforms. She suggested that services like Spotify should implement policies stating “we don’t accept A.I. musicians.” She pointed to examples of AI bands gaining large audiences on streaming services. Her advocacy reflects a growing movement among artists to establish clearer boundaries between human-created and AI-generated content in the digital music landscape.
