

Is TikTok ruining the music industry? (Our interview with AJR)
8 snips Nov 21, 2023
AJR, a band interviewed on the Colin and Samir Show, discusses topics such as recognition without artist identity, challenges of repeating successful content in the TikTok era, financial decisions for artists, gaining popularity on multiple platforms, the impact of criticism and hatred, the value of time and fan investment, exploring creative fuel and personal stability, longevity and nostalgia in music, the impact of AI in music, and the importance of finding a creative collaborator.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
AJR: From Street Performers to YouTube Stars
01:31 • 6min
Challenges of Repeating Successful Content
07:16 • 3min
Discovering Content on YouTube vs TikTok
10:28 • 9min
Financial decisions and sources of income for artists
19:19 • 2min
Gaining Popularity on Multiple Platforms
21:49 • 3min
The Financial Implications of Touring for a Band
25:07 • 14min
The Impact of Criticism and Hatred
38:49 • 7min
The Value of Time and Fan Investment
45:35 • 14min
Exploring Creative Fuel and Personal Stability
59:42 • 2min
Longevity and Nostalgia in Music
01:01:16 • 9min
The Impact of AI in Music
01:10:02 • 7min
The Importance of Finding a Creative Collaborator
01:17:14 • 9min