Martin and Billy are back in the studio talking about leaks, ticket prices, remote recording, AI copyright, streaming royalties and the strange economics of being an independent artist in 2026.
The conversation moves from the practical reality of studio work into a wider discussion about how artists actually build momentum. Making a good song matters, but releasing it without a plan can feel like buying a lottery ticket and hoping it wins.
They talk about why musicians need the right people around them, from producers and engineers to photographers, booking agents, distributors and the audience itself.
The album discussion focuses on Interpol’s Turn On the Bright Lights, including the band’s distinctive sound, rhythm section, New York identity and why some albums take a few listens before they properly connect.
Topics include:
• Remote recording and studio collaboration
• AI, copyright and uploaded music
• Streaming royalties for independent artists
• Why releasing music needs a strategy
• Building a team around a band
• Interpol and Turn On the Bright Lights
• Bass, drums and arrangement in indie rock
• Discovering new music through influence and algorithms
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