Paul McCartney has contributed to the forthcoming vinyl edition of the silent protest album Is This What We Want?, which addresses AI training law proposals. The project, originally released digitally in February 2025, is planned to feature a bonus track from McCartney and is set for a limited-edition vinyl release next month. Ed Newton-Rex spearheaded the release, which gathered support from over 1,000 musicians who argued that the British government should not legalise music theft to benefit AI companies. The campaign has continued to push for stronger IP safeguards amid ongoing debates about copyright reform and AI training rights.
“The British government must not legalise music theft to benefit AI companies.”
Background notes indicate that the campaign began with a February launch, including a letter signed by McCartney and Elton John, which contributed to delaying certain legislative efforts in March and intensified discussions around a proposed opt-out model for AI training. Organisers described the opt-out approach as difficult to enforce and burdensome for artists, while acknowledging the government’s stance to modernise copyright legislation without presenting a clear alternative.
- Is This What We Want? debuted digitally in February 2025 and features silent tracks to symbolize potential impacts on artists if AI training proceeds without robust protections. [1]
- The vinyl edition will include a bonus track by Paul McCartney. [5][1]
- More than 1,000 musicians are associated with the project, underscoring broad industry concern over AI training and IP rights. [1][5]
“Opt-out models are near impossible to enforce, have yet to be proven effective anywhere else in the world, and place enormous burdens on artists, particularly emerging talent.”
Recent coverage confirms McCartney’s addition to the project’s track list for the vinyl release, reinforcing calls for stronger copyright protections in the face of AI development concerns. The vinyl release is anticipated to arrive in December 2025, following its digital release and chart activity earlier in the year.
[3][5]Author’s note: The silent album uses silence as a deliberate artistic statement against AI-driven exploitation of creative works, amplifying the call for fair licensing and remuneration for artists in an era of rapid AI advancement.
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