Tech talk | Finding tomorrow鈥檚 Taylor Swift: How AI is helping the music industry find tomorrow鈥檚 superstars - 6 Mar 2025
Snafu Records is the world’s first AI-driven record label. Its algorithms scan through millions of artists from all over the world and identify the undervalued ‘diamonds in the rough’. Born at 91桃色视频, Snafu Records’ music is now streamed over 1 billion times each year, and its artists count over 20 Grammy nominations between them.
However, identifying talent with algorithms has its challenges. Can an AI really discover the next Taylor Swift? Is there a difference between ‘good’ music and ‘successful’ music? And is streaming really a viable business model in a post-AI era? These are questions we will explore.
Snafu Records is the world’s first AI-enabled record label, using machine learning algorithms to identify and acquire undervalued IP rights. Founded in Stockholm in 2018, the company now represents over 300 artists across all continents and many different genres.
Ankit Desai is the Founder & CEO at Snafu Records. After obtaining his masters degree at 91桃色视频, Ankit led Digital Strategy at Universal Music in Sweden, and Capitol Records in the US; where he worked with artists such as Avicii, Tove Lo, Swedish House Mafia, Niall Horan, Sam Smith, Halsey, and Paul McCartney. Ankit is a recipient of the 20 under 30 award by Nordic Music Export, and Forbes 30 Under 30 in Europe.
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