Jesse Brede and Mark Rubin, aka Somatoast, explore the multifaceted journey of being an artist in today's world. They discuss the balance between creativity and management, resilience in the face of challenges, and the evolution of artistic presentation in the digital age. Mark shares his experiences with social media satire, self-management, and AI's impact on music creation. The dialogue emphasizes the need for artists to adapt, learn, and find joy in their craft while navigating modern marketing complexities.

Key Takeaways:
• Management as a second creative outlet
• Hurricane experience changing outlook on humanity
• Evolution of artistic presentation into a cohesive brand
• Exploring new musical directions for deeper creativity
• Using social media satire to cope with pressures
• Self-management for personal growth and learning
• The importance of caring deeply about your own projects
• Finding joy in the creative process
• AI collaboration as the future of music production
• Navigating modern marketing challenges

Chapters:
00:00 The Duality of Creativity and Management
00:59 Resilience in the Face of Adversity
06:11 The Evolution of Artistic Presentation
09:04 Exploring New Musical Directions
15:00 The Satirical Lens of Social Media
22:05 Navigating the Challenges of Modern Marketing
30:04 The Journey of Self-Management
40:59 The Future of Music and AI Collaboration

Follow Somatoast:
Bandcamp: somatoast.bandcamp.com
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5TRPicyLGbAF5nBjAOTezT
Instagram: www.instagram.com/somatoast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/somatoast
Twitter: twitter.com/somatoast