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Our AI music community just raised over $15,000 for St. Jude in a 24-hour charity stream, and I hope creators take something bigger from that.

I’m still trying to process it, honestly.

When we first started planning this, I remember thinking that if we raised $100, it would be meaningful. We set our actual goal at $1,000 and thought that would already be huge for our little AI music corner of the internet.

Instead, together, we raised over $15,000 for St. Jude.

And yes, that number is incredible. But what’s hitting me even harder is what it says about this space and the people in it.

A lot of us know that making and sharing AI music can feel weird, vulnerable, or discouraging sometimes. It can feel like you’re shouting into the void. It can feel like people are ready to dismiss what you make before they even hear it. It can feel like your songs don’t matter.

But this reminded me of something important:

your art matters.

Every time you share a song, encourage another artist, leave a comment, make a remix, or take a chance on putting your work out there, you help build a space where other people feel brave enough to try too. That bravery builds connection. That connection builds community. And sometimes, that community comes together and does something undeniably real in the world.

And this event did not happen because of one person. It happened because a whole lot of people showed up with heart.

Huge thanks to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the work they do, and to the Songs of Love Foundation for helping show what music made with love and purpose can mean.

And this wasn't just our ai music community at AI Underground:  Huge thanks as well to the communities and groups who joined us, boosted the event, shared the stream, and helped make this feel bigger than any one scene: The AI Music Embassy, AI Umbrella, MidnightTea, Distraction Radio, True Rock Alliance for your communities, music and hosts; The Latent Space Club, Defending AI Art, and the SunoAI subreddit for the posts and art and comments and shares; Storytellerz for your support and raid, and many many more.

And thank you to the people who helped make the event actually function - the hosts, streamers, moderators, admins, artists, promoters, tech helpers, and all the behind-the-scenes people who kept everything moving. Streaming for 24 hours is not easy. There are a lot of things people never see, and this only worked because so many people gave their time, energy, labor, and care.

Special thanks as well to people who were specifically mentioned by our community leaders for helping carry this event and this space: Senzu for helping with AIPlay, Rianne and Toxic Avenger for promo support on Suno, Nu Idolz, Aidan, and DJ Wav3maker for promotional videos, Sarah TDR for helping shape the visual identity, Zinstrel for promoting the event, Buszmen for helping connect us with Songs of Love, Panthera for reaching out, and Glass Foxes for first planting the seed for this idea months ago.

And to the hosts, mods, admins, donors, lurkers, posters, night owls, and creators who showed up: thank you. Truly. Whether you donated, shared, made art, stayed up late, submitted music, modded chat, ran overlays, helped with tech, or just kept the energy alive you-  were part of this.

So I guess the thing I really want AI music creators to hear is this:

Keep making your music. Keep sharing it. Keep being part of the weird little scenes and communities that make people feel less alone and more brave. No matter what anyone says, your art can matter to real people. Sometimes more than you know. Sometimes enough to help build something that reaches far beyond the song itself.

Every one of you, from the lurkers to the posters to the creators to the donators, each of you should take credit. We were all a part of this by being here and believing in each other. Thank you all so much.

Our little AI music community raised over $15,000 for St. Jude.

That matters. And so do you.

Here’s a little clip of our server leaders, Vicky and GhostRyder, thanking the community at the close of the event, if you want to hear someone cry :) 

https://reddit.com/link/1seuzjd/video/zrrd1eawhrtg1/player

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Hello Everyone!

Thank you all for participating in LSC’s Music Jam #2 — FOLKLORE / LEGENDS!

I know I’m getting this post up a little late, (shoulda been up yesterday sorry yall!) but I wanted to take a moment to say how awesome it has been seeing everyone keep these jams going: The whole point of this is to give us a fun excuse to explore different sounds, different stories, different moods, and to keep building a positive creative space around AI music, and y’all have been doing exactly that - The music coming out of this space lately has been so encouraging, for real, the more of you making and sharing all types of AI art, I feel like the more vibrant a scene we are a part of. So thank you all so much for your music and art.

If you haven’t already, make sure to post the song you made for Music Jam #2: Folklore / Legends in the jam thread so we can keep everything together and maybe look back later for playlists, showcases, and all that good stuff:

https://www.reddit.com/r/LatentSpaceClub/comments/1t34d9h/lsc_music_jam_2_folklore_legends/

But with all of that out of the way…

The polling has concluded for LSC MUSIC JAM #3, and the community has spoken.

For LSC’s MUSIC JAM #3, ( 05.16.2026 - 05.30.2026 ) we will be exploring:

CITY POP

I AM SO EXCITED! - I hope regardless of where your vote landed in the poll, that you see this as an interesting challenge, trying to capture a bit of this sound in our work!

City pop can be smooth, nostalgic, romantic, funky, dreamy, lonely, glossy, beachy, or full of late-night energy. It can feel like driving through a glowing city at 1 AM, dancing under hotel lobby lights, staring out a train window after a breakup, falling in love on vacation, all with a thumping bassline XD.

Think shimmering synths, clean guitar riffs, funky bass, disco grooves, soft rock, yacht rock, jazz fusion, 80s pop, vaporwave-adjacent nostalgia, big catchy hooks, sentimental lyrics, glamorous and emotionally devastated at the same time :)

But def don’t feel boxed in; you can keep it traditional, or you can fuse it with something else: city pop x J-rock x future bass x whatever strange ideas live in your hearts XD!

The goal is to use the theme as a launchpad and see where it takes you.

For maybe some inspiration, here are some gateway City Pop tracks that might help you catch the vibe:

Mariya Takeuchi — “Plastic Love”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_lC2O1oIew

“Plastic Love” is probably one of the biggest modern gateway songs for City Pop. Glossy, wistful, romantic, and endlessly replayable, it has become one of the songs most associated with the genre’s online revival.

Miki Matsubara — “Mayonaka no Door / Stay With Me”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuU2YHtxMik

“Stay With Me” is another massive entry point. Smooth, catchy, dramatic, and instantly recognizable, it gives a great sense of the stylish, emotional, late-night side of City Pop.

Tatsuro Yamashita — “Sparkle”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqobRu9aR3M

“Sparkle” is bright, clean, and full of sunshine-through-glass energy. The guitar, groove, and polished production make it a perfect reference point for the sleek, guitar-forward side of the genre.

Anri — “I Can’t Stop the Loneliness”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bALJxjL8jw

“I Can’t Stop the Loneliness” is funky, danceable, stylish, and super easy to get into. A great example of City Pop’s ability to sound upbeat while still carrying that bittersweet emotional pull.

Taeko Ohnuki — “4:00 A.M.”

https://youtu.be/_sOKkON_UnQ?si=L09s_ZfwmM4kmfhm

“4:00 A.M.” leans moodier and more mysterious. Great inspiration if you want the softer, more late-night, slightly haunted side of City Pop.

And a little shoutout to one of my favorite Suno artists Heisei Retro who is ALL ABOUT that City Pop Sound! 

https://suno.com/@bulletproofkevlar

~ As you play with this sound, if you find something that is working for you, post your song for music Jam #3 in this thread right here! We have from now through 05.30.2026 to play with this sound! ~

Don’t forget to tell us about your song! What inspired it? What tools did you use? What style were you aiming for? Did the AI surprise you? Did the song mutate into something completely different halfway through? We want to hear about it.

And as always, maybe make some custom art or even a little video to share with it! Album covers, lyric videos, character art, whatever helps bring your track to life.

Also, when you share your song, feel free to suggest other genres, vibes, instruments, or themes you think might be fun to vote on for future jams.

Then share your artwork everywhere else too! All the Discords! All the AI-art-friendly subreddits! Let the world see what you made.

AND: If you are enjoying making AI music and want a place to share it with a room full of enthusiastic AI music creators, in a space focused on lifting each other up and celebrating each other’s expression, consider heading over to:

radio.aiu.fm

Click the link there to join the AI Underground Discord. We have listening parties every day of the week. Come vibe with us!

Allright, again, just thanks so much to all of y'all for hanging out and being a part of these spaces. Thanks for putting yourselves out there, for lifting each other up, and for helping shape a positive culture around AI art and music.

Can’t wait to see what we cook up for:

LSC MUSIC JAM #3: CITY POP : 05.16.2026 - 05.30.2026

Hey Everyone,

Tired mixing lounge, swing, and electronic elements. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

Hello to our humble redditors. NeuroGlitch here, Discord Admin, Ambassador, and head moderator of r/AIunderground.

This is one of our spaces for posting anything related to AI but with a preference for music creation and publishing.

What to Post

Post your songs, music videos, cover arts, charecter comics, ai discussions, and anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring for music creation.

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We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting. No negativity or hate on any posts, as we aim to be a place to build up creators.

Share your stuff here to help get yourself out there! We want this space to help serve as an outreach for all our creators to have their music be heard! It's the core of AIUs goal after all. So please post, upvote, comment and cross post!