Adam and Steve chat with Ethan Kaplan to discuss the founding of Murmurs.com, collaborating with the band, and the nature of online fandom.

They talk to Ethan about his musical journey to R.E.M., the nascent days of internet fandom, and how a chance meeting with Michael Stipe led to the creation of the primary R.E.M. fansite.

Ethan talks about how that fansite led to him becoming a collaborator and friend of the band, and the difficulty of maintaining a fan community in those circumstances.

We also talk about Ethan's work in the music industry and look to the future of music with the recent advent of more complex and intricate AI!

Our next episode is out on Monday September 30th and will see us wrap up the second act of the band!

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