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Mixtape of the Last Few Years with James McCrae

I thought it would be fun to do a year-in-review of the music of 2024 with my friend James McCrae. Neither of us are music experts, but we’re constantly sharing music with each other. James first came on the show in 2020, when we did a similar review of the music from that wild quarantine year when artists weren’t touring and we all missed live shows. Fast forward to 2024, and we chat about what we've noticed over the last five years, including the changes in the music industry, trends we've seen, and of course, what we’ve had on repeat.

James, a Bob Dylan super-fan, talks about his evolving tastes, new genres, and how pop and hyperpop have influenced his music choices. He also shares his insights on the current music scene and the role of streaming, social media, and live performances.

James is an author, poet, artist, and founder of Sunflower Club, a global community dedicated to conscious creativity. He’s the author of several books, including The Art of You, which we discussed last year.

Show notes:

- My Substack

- IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout

- James: Web | Instagram | new book The Art of You

Our 2024 episode after his latest book came out - James' other books here & here

- Bandsplain & Yasi Salek's Go Fund Me

- Good comprehensive list of how to help LA by my friend Kate: here

- My Creative Clinic: book a call with me here

- Music mentioned:

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Episode 321: 2020 Music with James McCrae

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