Meet The Detroit Musician Behind "Zhaion" (And Why He Isn't Hiding The AI)

Norris and I sit down with Edmund Gray, CEO of Kissmet Music Group, for a conversation that I found completely fascinating in the context of today's fast-changing world. Edmund is the creator behind Zhaion, an AI-hybrid R&B project grounded right here in Detroit, complete with a promotion online, free-to-play 8-bit game based on driving The Lodge. Rather than hiding the tech behind a curtain, Edmund is being entirely upfront about using generative tools to bring his music and world-building to life. We get into the ethics of the music business, the reality of creative tools, and why transparency matters as AI becomes, whether we like it or not, a part of our lives. This is exactly the kind of smart, nuanced local discussion I love having on the show, and I think you're going to get a lot out of it. Check out Zhaion's new album No Clearance dropping this Friday. https://zhaion.com/ What do you think? Hit us up, [email protected] or 313-789-3211. Thanks for your support on Patreon!