Episode #2504

Skylar Grey

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Skylar Grey, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, discusses AI's impact on music, her early negative experience with a teacher, and flaws in education. She also shares stories about winemaking, biodynamic farming, and mountain lion attacks on her sheep. The conversation explores her creative journey from a remote cabin to writing a number one hit and the pressure of repeating success.

What they talked about

  • AI vs. human emotion in music
  • Early musical career starting at age six
  • Negative teacher discouraging music as a career
  • Living alone in an Oregon cabin
  • Mountain lion attacks on sheep ranch
  • Hunting and eating wild game
  • Songwriting process and imposter syndrome
  • Goal to release music more frequently

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