Joe Rogan Experience #1894 - Suzanne Santo

Music Trends

The music industry has undergone significant changes with the advent of streaming platforms like Spotify, altering how artists monetize their work. Suzanne Santo reflects on the era of Napster, highlighting its dual impact on music appreciation and record sales. She shares her personal experience with the platform, noting, "I used to download all that shit and then like fry my Dell computer with viruses" 1. Despite the challenges, Suzanne emphasizes the importance of the human connection in live performances, which remains a core aspect of her artistic journey 2.

   

Creative Process

Suzanne's creative process is both structured and spontaneous, allowing her to explore various musical ideas without being confined to a specific genre. She describes her songwriting as a puzzle, where old ideas can be pieced together to form something new 3. This approach reflects her artistic identity, which she finds difficult to categorize, as she enjoys blending different musical styles 4. Suzanne explains, "I don't even know what my image is, to be honest with you. And I think that's probably good."