Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Justice
54 snips
Apr 15, 2025 
Xavier de Rosnay and Gaspard Augé, the talented duo behind Justice, share their musical journey and creative influences. They dive into the making of their latest album, 'Hyperdrama', blending jazz with electronic beats. The duo discusses their iconic track 'We Are Your Friends' and the collaborative magic that brought it to life. They reflect on their visual identity, including the famous cross logo, and reveal the thought process behind their recent collaboration with The Weeknd, paying homage to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'. A blend of nostalgia and innovation!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Early Music Influences
- Gaspard Augé's early music influence included hard rock bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden, introduced by an older cousin.
- He later explored grunge, nu-metal, and even had dreadlocks during his Korn phase.
First Albums and Budget Choices
- Xavier de Rosnay's first album purchase was Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle, which sparked his love for Parliament and Funkadelic.
- He bought Uncle Jam Wants You because it was cheaper, having fewer songs.
Missing Out on Deeper Cuts
- Xavier de Rosnay expresses nostalgia for older music consumption methods.
- He feels current trends make it too easy to miss out on discovering favorite songs by only listening to singles.