The Future of Underground Electronic Music by Yuni Wa

There are many things to be excited about in underground electronic music—but also concerned about—in our current age. Technology is advancing at an astronomical pace, and while that brings many innovations to art, it also comes with downsides, such as being constantly bombarded with AI creations.

By now, you’ve probably come across an AI-generated song at least once, given the sheer volume being uploaded to streaming platforms. At one point, daily uploads of AI songs reached as high as 30,000 per day on Deezer. In September 2025, Spotify took it upon themselves to delete 75 million spammy AI tracks from their platform. It’s concerning to know that so many of these songs could be taking up space from hardworking musicians who already go to great lengths to do what they do—but it’s even more concerning how fast this has all happened.

So, what do we do about it? And what is the future of electronic music?

Firstly, aside from AI, electronic music is already one of the most commodified genres today. Booking agencies dominate the market by representing large numbers of EDM artists, which means most major festivals are booked with the same handful of DJs. This has created a highly visible void within the genre. Emerging electronic artists find it increasingly difficult to break through, and AI only complicates this already challenging situation by taking away visibility when these artists need it most.

This is why I believe that now, more than ever, artists must fully utilize their collective bargaining power and push for oversight and accountability from streaming companies. These platforms allow AI to distort the music ecosystem by pushing AI tracks through algorithms and flooding playlists—like in the case of the viral AI band The Velvet Sundown. Many of us are at the mercy of these algorithms, meaning everything that happens within them directly impacts the lives and livelihoods of artists around the world.

Luckily, we’re still in the early stages of the AI craze, so there’s time to organize against its negative effects. We must start conversations and keep our peers informed about what’s happening in AI and how it can realistically affect them. Only by aligning our concerns as artists can we come together to push for a more clearly defined and equitable music industry.

It’s also essential that we stay motivated and continue making music with the sole intent of human connection at the center of it all. That’s where the true value of human art lies—in the connection and experience. So don’t give up on the art form.

The future will undoubtedly be complicated and ever-changing, as it always has been. But by staying informed and organizing with your peers, you can help build a future where music is made by humans, for humans.

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