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Sep 2025
1h 31m

AJR: The Writing Secrets Behind TikTok's...

David Perell
About this episode
I interviewed Jack and Ryan from AJR, the band that has built one of the most original voices in modern music. We talked about how they use humor and vulnerability to write songs that connect on a deeper level, why embarrassment is often the best creative compass, how Broadway and magic inspire their live shows, and what they’ve learned about navigating TikT ... Show More
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