# THE RADIATION > The songs, words & music of British band, The Radiation. ## Posts - [Music Removed Because It 'Uses AI'. This Is Getting Silly.](https://theradiation.co.uk/music-removed-because-it-uses-ai-this-is-getting-silly/): I received an email today from one of the music distributors I have used to get my some of my music onto Spotify, Apple Music and the other streaming platforms. Some of my recent releases use AI so they need to come DOWN NOW! Am I surprised? Not really. Do I understand why the music industry is struggling with AI? Absolutely. Do I think simply banning music because AI was involved in making it is a sensible solution? No. I think it is becoming ridiculous. And, more importantly, I don’t think it is going to achieve what the music industry […] - [AI Music Isn't One Thing. So Why Are We Treating It That Way?](https://theradiation.co.uk/ai-music-isnt-one-thing-so-why-are-we-treating-it-that-way/): Summary The debate around AI music has become increasingly polarised. For some, anything involving artificial intelligence is dismissed as fake, uncreative or even unethical. Others claim AI represents the future of music and should be embraced without reservation. Neither position reflects reality. There is a world of difference between clicking a button and accepting whatever an AI produces, and spending days or weeks crafting lyrics, melodies, arrangements and ideas before using AI as a production tool. Yet many websites, streaming platforms and commentators apply exactly the same label to both. That doesn’t help musicians, listeners or the wider industry. This […] - [Top 30 Story Songs](https://theradiation.co.uk/top-30-story-songs/): Article summary: Some songs are built around a feeling. Others are built around a groove. But a story song does something slightly different. It gives us a character, a place, a situation and a reason to keep listening. This post is not a chart. Number 1 is not “better” than number 30. This is simply my personal list of great songs that have storytelling at their heart (not surprisingly then there’s quite a few Radiation and Rockford’s Rock Opera songs in here!). Some are tragic. Some are funny. Some are strange. Some are almost miniature films. What they share is […] - [What Is a Story Song, and Why AI Music helps the writing process.](https://theradiation.co.uk/what-is-a-story-song-and-why-ai-music-helps-the-writing-process/): Article summary A story song is a song that does more than express a feeling. It tells us something happens. A character appears, a world opens, a problem begins and the listener is carried through a small musical narrative. For Matthew Sweetapple, story songs have always mattered. From childhood favourites such as Peter and the Wolf, Sparky’s Magic Piano, Tubby the Tuba, Puff the Magic Dragon and The Ugly Duckling, through to his co-authorship of Rockford’s Rock Opera, storytelling and music have always belonged together. Now, through AI-assisted music and The Radiation, story songs have become a new creative focus. […] - [Why AI Music Makes Lyrics Important Again](https://theradiation.co.uk/why-ai-music-makes-lyrics-important-again/): Article summary: AI music is often discussed as a threat to musicians, producers and traditional songwriting. Those concerns are real and should be taken seriously. Yet from a lyric writer’s point of view, AI-assisted music may also create something positive. It may make words matter again. For me… Matthew Sweetapple, songwriter and creator of The Radiation, working with Suno has changed the starting point of songwriting. Instead of always beginning with a guitar, chords and a half-formed melody, the process can now begin with a lyric, a story, a character or a strange idea that might once have stayed in […] - [Writing Lyrics for AI-Assisted Music](https://theradiation.co.uk/writinglyricsaimusic/): Article summary Writing lyrics for AI-assisted music has changed the way I think about songwriting. And before I start I have to say… this is MY experience, other people will do things differently and think differently too. I’m not saying I’m right, just that this is the path that’s working for me and the way I work. In the past, I would often begin with a guitar in my hands. The chords would lead the song. A half-sung, half-garbled lyric might arrive with the melody, then slowly become the main idea. Sometimes I would begin with a title, a phrase […] - [Is AI Music 'Real' if the lyrics are written by a human?](https://theradiation.co.uk/647-2/): Article summary AI music is one of the most heated topics in modern songwriting. Some people see it as a threat to musicians, producers and years of craft. Others see it as a powerful new creative tool. But what happens when the lyrics, story, hooks and direction come from a human songwriter, while AI helps create the final production? For Matthew Sweetapple, creator of The Radiation, AI-assisted music is not a replacement for human creativity. It is a new workflow. The songs still begin with human ideas, human words, human taste and human decision-making. The question is not whether AI […] - [The Radiation](https://theradiation.co.uk/the-radiation/): A BRITISH STUDIO BAND The Radiation is a British studio band created by producer Matthew Sweetapple. Song Selection My Last Words Dolphins, Whales & Tigers You Creeped Me Out I Love the Cat More Than You …and many more. Who Are THE RADIATION? Matthew Sweetapple produces music with computers, singers and musicians. He creates songs using, human-made tunes and words and using AI covers (not AI created). If you like music where the chorus sticks and the lyrics stay with you, you’re very welcome. Join THE RADIATION Contact us at: info@sweetapple.co.uk ## Pages - [NEWS](https://theradiation.co.uk/news-2/) - [THE TOP THREE](https://theradiation.co.uk/the-top-three/): Pulling data from across our main streaming platforms – Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon – plus social channels – including TikTok and Reels – here are our TOP 3 songs for your listening pleasure. A great way to discover the wonderful world of artists like The Radiation and The Skyscrapers. Our chart is updated when new songs are released and gain popularity, so please do check back to see what’s new. If you’d like to get in contact please email us at: info@sweetapple.co.uk Dolphins, Whales & Tigers   I Love the Cat More than You   The Elephant in the […] - [THE SKYSCRAPERS](https://theradiation.co.uk/the-skyscrapers/): A cousin of the The Radiation, The Skyscrapers create music and songs with more more colourful lyrical and philosophical content. Rent Free in my Head A song about the people and the memories that haunt us, living inside our heads, especially around four o’clock in the morning.  The World is Fucked Up by Old Men Explicit Lyrical Content. Written on the first day of the Ukraine War, but could have been written about so many other fucked up old men, today… and throughout history. I think we all know who we’re taking about? Or do we?  For find our more […] - [THE RADIATION](https://theradiation.co.uk/): The Radiation is a recording project, record label, and slightly mysterious virtual band. On this site you can explore a growing catalogue of original songs by The Radiation, The Skyscrapers, and Sparkz. Each track begins life as a human written song. A melody, a lyric and a demo. From there The Radiation combines voices, musicians, and Suno AI to craft finished recordings. If you enjoy great tunes and thoughtful lyrics, we think you’ll like it here. And you’re most very welcome 😁 To listen on all the main streaming platforms, visit our LINK TREE – CLICK HERE To listen to […] - [SPARKZ](https://theradiation.co.uk/nikky_sparkz/): More music from our label. A different feel… the same idea. Forever Sore A Fabulous Being  - [Our Privacy Policy](https://theradiation.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Who we are Our website address is: https://theradiation.co.uk. This is the website of the British band and recording project, The Radiation. 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