In this conversation, I speak with Yancey Strickler — co-founder of Kickstarter and co-creator of MetaLabel — about the changing landscape of creative work, the limitations of social media, and new ways artists, musicians, and creators can collaborate and thrive in today's attention economy.
We explore:
The emotional toll of chasing success in the creator economy
Why musicians and artists are seeking "the other thing" beyond social media
The power of co-releasing and collective publishing models
Insights from Dark Forest Theory, creative rituals, and the decline of institutional support
How to balance being a founder and a creator in a post-algorithm world
The potential of MetaLabel to reshape what it means to share work together
💡 Whether you're a musician, writer, visual artist, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation offers a grounded, hopeful look at how we can reimagine our careers, our communities, and our creative practices.
📚 Mentioned in the episode:
“The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet” by Yancey Strickler
On the Creative Life (New book by Yancey & Josh Citarella)
The New Creative Era Podcast
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