Dylan shares the story behind his viral hit "Cole," written during a difficult period working at the Circuit of the Americas, and reflects on how that struggle fueled his success. He discusses the challenges of maintaining artistic authenticity in a saturated market, the "hedonic treadmill" of success, and the impact of social media algorithms on music discovery. The conversation also touches on the current state of live music, including rising ticket prices and the "blue dot fever" affecting tour sales, before exploring the psychological concept of fading affect bias and the tension betwee…
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