Join Jimmy Johnson, owner of a prominent music distributor, Paul Lamere from Spotify, and Elaine Katzenberger of City Lights Books as they discuss the art of navigating musical and literary landscapes in today's digital world. They contrast the tactile joys of record stores and independent bookstores with the impersonal algorithms of digital platforms. The guests highlight the challenges new artists face in gaining visibility and the importance of curation in an era dominated by corporate interests.