Key Topics:

• The evolving landscape of the music industry for mid-level artists
• The advantages of being in the "discovery zone" as a new musician
• Why the biggest stars still thrive while others struggle
• The idea of treating musicians like mural or museum artists
• Exploring artist residencies and long-term music installations
• The need for innovation in how artists sustain their careers

Quotes:

• "It's a pretty awesome time to be in the discovery phase—no expectations, all the tools."
• "Triple A artists still thrive, but the in-betweeners? That’s where the industry needs to innovate."
• "Can we treat musicians like mural or museum artists, with rotating installations and residencies?"
• "The idea of local musicians having a lasting presence—that's where I want to play."
• "Maybe financially it doesn't work, but that’s the kind of experimentation I'm interested in."