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Justice on Artistry, Long Game, and Evolving Fanbase | AP Interview

Associated PressJune 7, 202552 min7,576 views
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The Long Game Between Albums

  • 💡 Justice views themselves as beginners with each new album cycle due to significant time gaps and world changes.
  • 🚀 The extended periods between releases, while growing longer, allow music to "marinate" and find its audience organically.
  • ⏳ They embrace their own pace, prioritizing total freedom over compromising their artistic vision for a larger output.

Music as a Living Entity

  • 🧩 The duo acknowledges that not all their music finds an audience, but emphasizes that even niche tracks can have a future impact.
  • 🌟 The example of their 17-minute song "Planis Fair" leading to a collaboration with The Weeknd highlights how unexpected connections can emerge.
  • 🧭 Their primary guide in music creation is personal enjoyment and sticking to their gut, rather than following trends.

Creative Process and AI

  • 🚫 Justice deliberately isolates themselves from instant feedback to foster genuine creativity, comparing it to the early days of influential bands.
  • 🛠️ They view AI as a tool, similar to drum machines, which can be used effectively with good prompts and sensitivity, but doesn't replace human artistry.
  • 🚗 The ideal listening environment for their music is in a car, which they consider a crucial test for their
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