Our Editorial Policy on Artificial Intelligence and Human Authorship
Last updated: October 24, 2026
At IndieBird Studio, we believe that independent music is built on human creativity, artistic intention, and the dedication behind every creative decision.
As artificial intelligence continues to influence music production, visual arts, and digital publishing, we recognize both its creative potential and the questions it raises about authorship, originality, and artistic responsibility.
Our position is straightforward: We are not against artificial intelligence. We support its responsible use as a creative tool, but we do not support fully automated artistic production that lacks meaningful human creative involvement.
This policy outlines our approach to AI-assisted content, our submission standards, and our commitment to transparency.
1. Our Philosophy: Human Creativity Comes First
Music has always evolved alongside technology. From analog synthesizers and drum machines to digital audio workstations, sampling, and advanced production software, technological innovation has continually expanded the possibilities of artistic expression.
Artificial intelligence represents another development in that evolution. We acknowledge that AI-assisted technologies can help artists experiment, overcome technical limitations, and explore new creative possibilities.
However, we distinguish between technology that supports an artist's creative vision and technology that substitutes for the creative process itself.
For IndieBird Studio, the defining factor is not simply whether artificial intelligence was involved, but whether a human artist exercised meaningful creative control over the work. We value artistic decisions, original ideas, composition, performance, experimentation, and the effort involved in developing a creative vision.
2. Understanding AI-Assisted and AI-Generated Content
Not all uses of artificial intelligence are equivalent. We categorize them to maintain fair editorial evaluation:
AI-Assisted Creation
Refers to work in which artificial intelligence supports specific aspects of a process while meaningful creative direction remains with the artist. Examples include audio restoration, noise reduction, mixing/mastering assistance, stem separation, and technical analysis. These practices do not automatically disqualify a work.
Predominantly or Fully AI-Generated Creation
Refers to material in which generative systems produce most or all of the substantive artistic work with little meaningful human contribution (e.g., complete automated prompt tracks or unedited synthetic outputs). Selecting an output or making minor adjustments does not establish the level of human involvement we seek to support.
3. Our Music Submission Standards
IndieBird Studio welcomes submissions from independent musicians, producers, composers, bands, and experimental artists whose work reflects meaningful human creative involvement. We do not accept predominantly or entirely AI-generated music with minimal human creative input for standard editorial coverage.
When necessary, we evaluate submissions by looking at who developed the core musical ideas, how lyrics and arrangements were created, and what artistic decisions the musician made.
4. Electronic Music, Sampling, and Experimental Production
Electronic music occupies an important place within IndieBird Studio's editorial identity. We recognize that electronic musicians have long used synthesizers, sequencers, samplers, and algorithmic tools. A composition created through programming or sequencing can involve extensive human artistic work; therefore, we assess the artist's creative involvement rather than judging a project purely by the tools used.
5. Vocals, Synthetic Performances, and Voice Generation
AI-assisted vocal correction and technical processing do not automatically make a recording ineligible. However, synthetic or AI-generated vocal performances require closer consideration. We do not support unauthorized impersonation, deceptive attribution, or the misleading presentation of synthetic performances as recordings by real performers.
6. Visual Art, Photography, and Music Videos
Our commitment to human creativity extends beyond recorded music to album artwork, photography, and music videos. While AI-assisted tools for image editing or upscaling are acceptable, predominantly AI-generated visuals presented as original human artwork require disclosure and separate evaluation.
7. DJ Sets and Guest Mixes
For guest mixes and DJ sets, we place importance on human involvement in track selection, sequencing, transitions, and programming. Fully automated mixes produced with minimal human curation do not qualify for publication.
8. Transparency and Disclosure
Transparency is central to our editorial approach. We encourage artists to communicate openly about substantial generative AI involvement. A clear and honest explanation during our review process is generally sufficient; we do not routinely require private project files.
9. Copyright, Consent, and Attribution
Artists submitting material to IndieBird Studio are responsible for ensuring they hold the necessary rights and permissions. We do not support deceptive impersonation or the unauthorized use of identifiable voices or likenesses.
10. Editorial Review and Decision-Making
Every submission is evaluated according to its artistic qualities, relevance, and alignment with our publishing principles. IndieBird Studio retains absolute editorial discretion over the selection and presentation of all published material.
11. Frequently Asked Questions
Does IndieBird Studio oppose artificial intelligence?
No. We recognize the potential of AI-assisted technologies and support their responsible use when meaningful human creativity remains central.
Can I submit music produced or mastered using AI-assisted software?
Yes. Technical assistance in mixing, mastering, or restoration does not affect editorial eligibility.
What if I used AI to create part of a song?
You may still submit your work. We evaluate the role of AI alongside your overall composition and arrangement contributions.
Can I submit a song generated entirely from a text prompt?
Music produced almost entirely through generative AI with minimal human creative involvement does not meet our standards.
Do I need to provide proof that my music is human-made?
We do not routinely require technical proof, but we may ask for an explanation of your creative process when necessary.
Our Commitment to Independent Creativity
Independent music is the result of ideas, decisions, experimentation, and collaboration. Technology can support the creative process, but it should not erase the people behind the art.
IndieBird Studio — Independent Music. Human Creativity.