Thought Leadership

Artists are agents of invention who attempt to change the dominant conventions (although many individuals operating under the rubric of "artist" have much more pedestrian and commercial goals.)

1.9.1 The avant-garde exposes, devalues, and alters existing conventions in search of new cultural arrangements that could provide new aesthetic... See more

You should find and support a scene that resonates with you, whether it's local or virtual. In 1985, you'd play at local bars; in 2024, it might be through Discord. But the essence is the same: you want a community because collective attention is key.

Here's the bottom line: building a podcast audience is hard. I'd argue it's the hardest audience to build, but it's also the most valuable audience you can build.

The function of art is also clear: Artists propose new ways of doing things and perceiving the world, which if successful, become conventional.