In this episode of the IndieFusion Podcast, host Tom Kwiat sits down with Ananda Murari at the Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival for an inspiring conversation on creativity, connection, and the evolving role of songwriters in an AI-driven world.
Ananda shares insights on the rich music scene in Michigan, his creative process, and why he believes songwriting is one of the last truly human art forms. Together, Tom and Ananda discuss Rick Rubin’s ideas, staying authentic in a digital age, and how every song still has something new to say.
🎙️ Topics Covered:
The rise of the human songwriter in the AI era
Michigan’s deep musical roots (Motown, Techno, Ann Arbor scene)
The power of collaboration and community in songwriting
Why “all the good songs” have not been written
Touring, creative discipline, and “The War of Art”
🎶 Listen to Ananda Murari’s Music:
👉 https://www.anandamurari.com
📍 Recorded live at Hudson’s on Mercer, Dripping Springs, TX
📅 Presented by Live and Amplified
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