2 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry discusses his new project, Booster Gram Ball, and the freedom of independent music selection outside of mainstream radio's limited catalogs. The hosts lament the replacement of human curation by algorithms. They emphasize the importance of re-centering the DJ as a discovery mechanism for new music.
Adam and Moe discuss the reality of "payola" in the music industry, particularly in urban radio and strip clubs. Moe explains that sliding cash to DJs in clubs like Magic City served as a launchpad for new tracks; if the dancers liked the music, it was a guaranteed hit. The hosts critique the "mind trap" that funnels young talent into these specific, often depraved, marketing channels.
