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Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

The music industry often favors artists who sound alike, making it harder for unique talents like Lady Gaga to break through.

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Ep 50: Troy Carter on Discovering Lady Gaga, Future of Music, and Speaking Out on School Choice

@ Joe Lonsdale

Ep 50: Troy Carter on Discovering Lady Gaga, Future of Music, and Speaking Out on School Choice

03/23/23

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Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

It took a year for a radio station to play Lady Gaga's song because her style was so different from the pop artists of that time, like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

When music is overly polished by the industry, it can strip away the raw power and uniqueness of the artist, resulting in a soulless product.

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Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

When I first met Lady Gaga, she had just been dropped from her record label, and we both had something to prove, which created a strong bond between us.

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Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

Independent artists are one of the fastest growing sectors in the music industry, yet they remain underserved in terms of technology and services.

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Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

I had to convince people to take a chance on Lady Gaga, and it was a small radio station in Canada that first played her song, which helped launch her career.

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

The commercialization of country music often prioritizes what sells over what truly matters, leading to a loss of authenticity in the genre.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

Spotify's strategy of controlling consumer attention can lead to a homogenization of podcast content, similar to trends seen on YouTube.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Many talented musicians struggle to find a career in music despite their skills, which poses a challenge for both teachers and students in the classical guitar community.

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Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

The first time I realized Lady Gaga was going to be big was when I saw fans sleeping outside for her concert, dressed like her and wearing her signature makeup.