It's a new year and for our first episode, we welcome Dr. Gigi Johnson in this special partnership with BIME for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of music discovery today.
From her decades at UCLA to her current work at Rethink Next, Gigi brings a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping creation, curation, and fandom. The conversation distills the flood of new tracks, the rise of AI‑generated music, and the algorithms that decide what listeners encounter.
Jakob and Gigi reflect on transparency, personalization, and the need for human connection in saturated digital streams.
This episode offers clarity and inspiration for artists navigating discovery in a noisy, algorithm‑driven world.
Listen in to explore the nuances of discovery, fandom, and AI in music.
Learn more about ReThink Next: https://rethinknext.com/
The event took place from 29th to 31st October, 2025: https://bime.org/
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