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AI Ghost Bands & Dorm Sleep-Maxxing: Vertical Cinema Hits [Buzz]
Today on Buzz, we explore the eerie rise of AI-generated 'ghost' musicians, where creators use generative tools to build entire discographies and fabricated 'vintage' lore for artists that never existed. This phenomenon is blurring the lines between reali
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Show Notes
Today on Buzz, Lila Grant and Jonah Klein break down the surreal trend of AI-generated 'ghost' musicians—fictional artists with deep, manufactured lore that are tricking music fans and algorithms. We then look at the high-tech shift in student living as 'sleep-maxxing' dorms become the latest status symbol, featuring sensory deprivation pods and circadian lighting. Finally, the duo discusses the legitimization of vertical video as major film festivals launch 9:16 categories, forever changing the landscape of professional cinematography. From digital deception to bio-hacking students, we analyze how these trends are reshaping our physical and digital realities in 2026.
Topics Covered
- 👻 AI Ghost Musicians: How creators are using AI to build fake vintage music careers and deep lore.
- 😴 Dorm Sleep-Maxxing: The high-tech, bio-hacking craze turning college rooms into recovery labs.
- 📱 Vertical Cinema: Why the 9:16 aspect ratio is finally getting respect in the film industry.
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- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:22) - The Rise of AI Ghost Musicians
- (01:48) - The Sleep-Maxxing Dorm Craze
- (02:19) - Vertical Cinema Goes Mainstream