Cellarhouse(AI)

For those interested in AI generative media (and Downtempo House)

Cellarhouse : is an electronic downtempo project fusing generative AI with live performance.

Cellarhouse produce dark electronica that aims to push the boundaries of music tech and AI generated software by fusing human performance and composition with AI generative software.

From all corners of the world: a project that explored the early limitations of AI music production, developing and exploiting generative music software whilst perfecting the ideal wood-fired pizza nd laid back tunes. The Cellarhouse sound could be described as eclectic electro-house fused with ambient sub textures, with layers of liquid chill.

Aside from being lifelong musicians and producers, the project was led by an academic, who over the years immersed himself in the emerging tech of early analogue synths, samplers and finally early AI. Aside from the creative buzz of writing and producing music, for this project, he also embarked on an academic study of AI audio creation, and set himself some challenging targets for audience engagement and peer approval.

At the point the Cellarhouse project delivered its debut album 'Hard Times', creative AI tech was in its infancy and generative music software was limited, however, Cellarhouse embraced vocal synthesis (different from AI generated vocals) and through part-generated 'creation software', produced an authentic and well-received down-tempo album.

On 2024 the recently remixed, 'Kitchen Tunes' EP, inspired by 'wild camping' escapades across the UK, Cellarhouse experimented with Open Source AI production techniques. This was the first attempt to embrace the emerging AI music generative programmes (both commercial and OpenSource software) and push this technology to its limits.

Cellarhouse returned to its Downtempo Electronica roots with the 2025 album 'Travelogue', which fused AI generations with 'real' performances into original compositions.

The final album, 'That Was...' (due for release October '25) will end this artistic and academic project, having achieved the ultimate goal of seamless, and realistic, AI integration into tech-infused original compositions. With the challenge completed and having won considerable peer support, the conclusions drawn from having embarked on this journey, formed the basis for the published thesis on AI use in modern contemporary music. It's a marker in the sand for this remarkable time as AI generative creative media enters the mainstream.

The research paper that accompanies this project documenting the emergence of AI music production, entitled 'Artificial Creativity: The Origins and Evolution of AI Generative Music Production' (v1.1 10/06/25) is available to read here.

This thesis explores the origins, evolution, and future of AI generative music production, tracing its development from early algorithmic composition in the 1950s to today’s cutting-edge platforms like Suno and Udio. It examines key technological advances, ethical and legal challenges, and the cultural impact on musicians and industry workflows. Through case studies and critical analysis, the thesis highlights both the creative possibilities and technical limitations of AI-generated music. It concludes by envisioning a future where human and machine co-create, calling for ethical frameworks, revenue models, and artist empowerment to ensure AI enriches rather than replaces musical expression.

The Cellarhouse Contributors:

Sax: Manuel Trabucco Trumpet: Mykhailo Kobets Bass: ***Yves Delice Vocals: *A.I.Leen, **Fahia, **Odili Ifeanyi & *Mollie Maid Keys & Production: Jezz Wright