According to Google AI, Badjammer Records, which released these, indicates they are probably AI-generated…
AI Overview
Based on recent reports, Badjammer Records appears to be a label or account associated with the proliferation of AI-generated music, specifically by uploading synthetic content under the names of established, real artists.
- AI Impersonation: Badjammer Records has been identified as releasing “AI albums” on streaming platforms like Spotify, Qobuz, and YouTube Music that do not feature the actual artists they are listed under (e.g., John McLaughlin and Santana).
- Mass Production: The label has been associated with large volumes of suspicious, rapidly released content, such as multiple 2026 releases under “Johnny McLaughlin” or “John McLaughlin”.
- No Official Presence: Despite releasing many tracks, Badjammer Records does not seem to have an authentic, verifiable online presence.
- Suspicious Metadata: Some tracks, such as “Finding Some Serenity,” listed all roles (vocals, guitar, engineering, producing) as “John McLaughlin,” which is characteristic of automatically generated or fake uploads.
As of early 2026, music listed under Badjammer Records is widely considered to be part of the “AI-generated” or fake artist problem on music streaming services.
One of its sources is this Roon post…