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Jun 2021
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Is TikTok Helping or Hurting the Music I...

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About this episode

After the bloody phenomenon that was “Drivers License,” - I’m sure you’ve heard it - Luce & Liv decided they had to do a deep dive into TikTok’s mega influence over the music industry.

We discuss the drama, TikTok musicals, ALL the songs that have gone viral, and what this means for creative integrity. 

AND YOU SHOULD LISTEN!


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