How is an album release like having a baby? I've done neither, but apparently they have more in common than I thought.

This week on Creative Mode:

• Annie does a deep dive on the latest release from Florence + The Machine, including the real-life events that inspired the album
• Charli xcx is (creatively) pregnant!
• "Is AI an instrument?" - The rise of AI singers and music with no soul

Links: Charli xcx on Substack

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Creativity is an act of resistance. In a world where generative AI blurs the lines between art and output, how can we preserve our human creativity?

Each week, I'll share trending topics in entertainment, from pop culture to the indie web, and discuss the creative inspiration behind them.

This is a celebration of 100% imagination-generated content. This is Creative Mode.

Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️