Elijah

The podcast explores the evolution of music journalism, the impact of online platforms on reviews, and the role of gatekeepers in the industry. They discuss the changing dynamics of traditional media structures, the joy of Tumblr, and the challenges facing those working in music journalism. Topics include DIY culture, evolving music consumption, and the need for innovative approaches in the music industry.

Elijah, known for his encounters with God, is in a cave. Despite displays of power, God speaks in a gentle whisper. We learn about God's plan to replace Elijah and how he is close enough to be heard in a whisper.

Guest Elijah, with a fascinating life of twists, turns, & miracles, talks about how God provides food and water for him during a drought. They discuss the biblical theme of God's faithfulness through ravens, and the significance of God's love and salvation through Jesus.

Elijah, a Toronto-based graphic designer and poster artist, discusses making art for self-growth and spreading positivity. They talk about Geocities, internet forums, astrology, creating art every day for a year, finding inspiration in therapy, and not caving to the demands of social media.

Subscribe & watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/hXHZLKFpTu8 Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:27) - Sponsor Break: Sendinblue (00:01:17) - Who Is Elijah? (00:07:10) - Sound System Culture (00:09:13) - What's A Reload? (00:12:26) - Origins of UK Grime (00:16:30) - Controversy of Form 696 (00:27:21) - Pirate Radio (00:31:45) - How Musicians Make Money (00:36:07) - How Much You Get Paid Per Stream (00:38:05) - Industry Standards In Music (00:44:15) - Communities, Artists & Gatekeepers (00:51:49) - Balancing Old & New (00:57:43) - Sponsor Break: Bambee (01:07:46) - Web 3 + Music (01:14:05) - The Yellow Squares Project (01:19:07) - Choosing A Social Media Platform (01:21:06) - The Disadvantage Of Having A Degree (01:25:19) - The Yellow Squares Live Event (01:31:50) - The Doomscroll Formula (01:39:36) - Rinse FM & Y Combinator (01:42:22) - Skepta (01:43:57) - Why Michaela Cole Rejected £1M Netflix Deal (01:46:09) - The Life & Passing Of Jamal Edwards   Link Mentioned https://www.instagram.com/eli1ah/ Infrastructural challenges thread: https://twitter.com/eli1ah/status/1571087605382647809?s=20&t=19lL7kSGUKZ0H3EBFLHtVw   Thank you to our sponsors: Sendinblue - an all-in-one marketing, automation, and email platform empowering small businesses to build stronger customer relationships. Visit sendinblue.com/creator Bambee - get access to your own dedicated HR Manager starting at just $99/month. Visit bambee.com/lab