Johnny Elrod: What Real Musicians Think of AI-Generated Music

 
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What do real musicians think of AI-Generated music?

In this 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting 2.0 tech to reinvent the music industry.

This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit and our live music performance at Antone’s hosted by the inventor of modern podcasting and legendary MTV VJ, Adam Curry.

We’re here today with Johnny Elrod, fellow Texan, musician, and drummer for FM Rodeo.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What real musicians think about AI-Generated music
• How to approach learning a musical instrument in an age of distraction
• Why having your own music library is better than Spotify
• Why labor-intensive hobbies that don’t have a financial pay off are worth it
• And more…

Hang on until the end of this interview to hear a track from FM Rodeo, “Rit Jons.”

Where To Find Johnny Elrod

Go to FMRodeoTX.com for upcoming shows, lyrics, merch and more from FM Rodeo.

If you’d like to see Johnny Elrod LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, December 16th at Antone’s Nightclub in Austin, TX.

Event: Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball featuring LIVE music by FM Rodeo, Abel James, S​.​O​.​B. & The Dangs, Ainsley Costello, Suzanne Santo, and more.

When: Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm Central (Be there at 6pm sharp, as we’ll be kicking off the set shortly after doors open)

Where: Antone’s Nightclub in downtown Austin at 305 E 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Price: $10

>> Get your tickets: AntonesNightclub.com

Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16th)

Connect with Johnny Elrod and FM Rodeo:

• Website: FMRodeoTX.com
• Wavlake: https://wavlake.com/fm-rodeo
• Fountain: https://fountain.fm/album/Wvg6Z60IsqHebbpsjjBO
• Instagram: @fmrodeotexas
• Instagram: @westtxdrummer
• YouTube: @fmrodeo
• Facebook: @johnny.elrod.1
• Facebook: @fmrodeotexas
• X: @fmrodeotexas
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6rkyR5e6I5KwIgvEFTrGuR

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And of course, join us in person or via livestream for Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball LIVE at Antone’s on December 16th. We’ll see you there!

What did you think of this conversation with Johnny Elrod? 

What’s your take on the future of independent music and generative AI? 

How do you listen to your favorite tunes these days?

Do you play an instrument? If so, what do you play?

Drop a note in the Comments below!