Halsey just announced "The Great Impersonator" and oooh I am excited! "If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power" definitely deserves more credit than it has and so here I am. With tracks like "I am not a woman, I'm a God" you simply cannot lose.

I had a lovely but indeed, brutal, conversation about music, art, monetization and the challenges that come with it alongside the amazing  @Bandsplaining  . We talk about how the value of music has decreased, longevity as an artist, and the future of curation and consumption. Thank you so much to Bandsplaining for hopping on and sharing his insights!

Dora Jar just announced her debut album "No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire" and I am very excited! Between Polly, Bump, Puppet, Timelapse, Scab Song, Tiger Face, and essentially the rest of her discography I am a certified fan-- and you can too. Inventive, playful, curious music that pushes the envelope while still remaining accessible and inspiring. What a boon. 

0:00 - Dora Jar is in my On Repeat

1:16 - Underrated, despite good company

2:20 - Whimsical and wonderful 

3:03 - Your artist's favorite artist

4:18 - Lyricism and songwriting

5:45 - Letting the art reveal itself

7:05 - The richness of the inner world

9:52 - Beauty in the mundane 

Referenced links: 

https://blog.lyricallemonade.com/p/a-conversation-with-dora-jar/ 

https://www.womeninpop.com/news-home/interview-dora-jar-releases-new-single-bump#google_vignette= 

https://bleachedistheword.com/2022/09/27/interview-dora-jar/ 

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2022/11/29/dora-jar-artist-profile-boston-cafe-939-digital-meadow-interview/ 

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Listen to Kattle Considerations on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11FX5G68eYPdSlnrZYq7To?si=c10ebb89d0a842ff 

Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/katebrunotts 

Spotify (Music): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vV2HAeSNkp97JK2tPpEoN?si=vjGI6UlqSMa0G8ReQieLeQ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebrunotts/

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If I'm looking for the truth, I subconsciously add Reddit to my search. Between an entire subgenera of secondary media sharing Reddit stories, the power of fandom, and Reddit's general staying power due to its simplistic design and implied animosity I think it is fascinating outlier in social media. Search engine optimization is shifting to AIO and therefore so does the way we connect and express vulnerability online yada yada what do you think?

As more of us become creators and being online become more ubiquitous, I'm kind of worried about the effectiveness of rage baiting and how we reward certain behaviors algorithmically. Authenticity in entertainment has always been interesting, but especially so when we're all aware a couple of million views could be the block between you and money.

HAPPY BRAT DAY TO ALL THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! Von Dutch + Club Classics are absolutely on repeat, 360 is the daily prayer-- I finally have succumbed to the world of CharliXCX and wow this album has very much sold me-- Charli occupies a unique space in the pop landscape where she has larger, mainstream leverage while still maintaining her native sense of experimentation. 

While some may feel left out of the music, I think her strength lies in creating music for a very specific audience, using her well-earned respect to bring up unseen voices along the way. 

0:00 - Brat is finally here

1:12 - Does exclusivity have to be a bad thing?

2:10 - Charli's unique position in pop

4:20 - The critique of the 360 music video and overall Brat rollout

5:30 - Is validity only earned through exposure?

6:39 - Not everything is meant for you

9:08 - Charli and the art of curation

11:11 - Make the pedestal personal

13:15 - Exclusive vs. exclusionary 

15:00 - Bringing back the mysticism of pop 

Referenced links: 

Therapus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AAS7Ok9EiQ 

NYT Essay: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/30/books/review/do-we-mistake-inaccessibility-for-brilliance.html 

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Listen to Kattle Considerations on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11FX5G68eYPdSlnrZYq7To?si=c10ebb89d0a842ff 

Find me elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/katebrunotts 

Spotify (Music): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vV2HAeSNkp97JK2tPpEoN?si=vjGI6UlqSMa0G8ReQieLeQ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebrunotts/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katebrunotts

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-brunotts-86bb78188/

Airbnb Icons just dropped and I am fascinated! Between Shrek's Swamp, the Barbie Mansion, the UP House, and Doja Cat there is a surprising array of experiences.

0:00 - Benny Blanco on forgetting failure

Caroline Polachek's deluxe edition of "Desire, I Want to Turn Into You: Everasking Edition" is blowing my mind but we should not be surprised considering she's been working for this for nearly 2 decades! Between the ages of Chairlift, Ramona Lisa, CEP and producing for the likes of Beyonce + Shygirl, collaborating with Grimes, Charli XCX and so many other artists, Caroline Polachek is a story of hope, creative persistence, and the value that comes with keeping your expression true to you ❤️*correction* I realize Ramona Lisa was concurrent with Chairlift, not after the fact

Getting a job right now is pretty difficult despite what's shown by the market. Between needing 5+ years of experience for an entry level role, the perfect corporate social media profile on LinkedIn, and applicant tracking systems, it's important to remember that you aren't alone in the chaos. Would love to hear your thoughts on this!