We're used to seeing social media impact modern music, but lately artists have been testing audience reactions at their concerts. Tucker Pilsbury (aka ROLE MODEL) improvised a surprise cameo in February, trending one of his songs to become a viral sensation and growing 2025 indie hit. I discuss the fun 6-month success of "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out", and how his pseudonym's an admirable outlook staying so positive. 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Interviews: MTV (2024)
Billboard: article, video
Netflix's The Good Sex preview; press release
Performances: Tonight Show (May)
"Where's My Sally" celeb montage; TikTok pageTikTok account

Mentioned Music:
ROLE MODEL's Discography
Rex Orange County - "Loving Is Easy" (Live) (2019)
Justin Bieber's Swag
The Killers' "Runaways" (2012)

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Ep. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)
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