A growing number of Suno users have essentially stopped listening to traditional music entirely, instead spending their time consuming AI-generated songs they've created themselves. According to posts in the Suno subreddit, some users report listening to their own AI compositions thousands of times. One user claimed their Last.fm data showed they listened to their own Suno-generated music 2,239 times over the past year. Another enthusiastic poster declared, "It's album after album of bangers" and expressed surprise they weren't alone in this habit. The trend raises questions about whether these users genuinely prefer AI-produced content or if they're simply caught in an "infectious addiction," as one commenter described it.
When reporters attempted to interview Suno users about this behavior, they encountered silence. Despite reaching out to more than a dozen individuals who had publicly discussed primarily listening to their own AI-generated content, nobody agreed to speak on record. None would explain their preference for Suno's polished output over music from artists and songwriters who have spent years developing their craft.
Those who did respond anonymously offered limited insight, with the most common justification being that AI-generated music better matches their specific tastes. "The music I've generated is without a doubt better matched to my taste than most music made by real artists/bands," one user explained. Another noted that Suno allows them to access unusual genre combinations, like country-rap or electronic dance-rap, that they claim don't exist on traditional streaming platforms. The broader implication seems to be that if users can't easily find music matching their preferences, perhaps their musical standards need recalibration rather than the industry needing an AI overhaul.