‘We are truly doomed’: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard despair at AI clone appearing on Spotify

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ben Beaumont-ThomasDecember 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM

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Spotify removed an AI-generated artist called "King Lizard Wizard" that impersonated the Australian rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. The AI artist appeared on Spotify after King Gizzard removed their own music in protest of the platform's CEO. King Lizard Wizard featured AI-generated music, identical song titles, and similar artwork. Spotify stated the impersonation violated platform policies and no royalties were paid. King Gizzard's frontman expressed concern about the situation. This incident highlights the growing controversy surrounding AI-generated music, with Spotify having already removed millions of AI-generated tracks and facing issues of deepfakes and copyright infringement.

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Helsing 50% Daniel Ek ×280% King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard ×5100% Spotify ×4100%

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ai-generated music 100% spotify 90% artist impersonation 80% king gizzard and the lizard wizard 80% music industry 60% royalties 60% copyright infringement 50% deepfake 50% streaming service 40%

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Negative

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