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“There's a vast ecosystem for music outside of Myspace and Facebook and you need to make sure that your music is in as many hands as possible. I wanted people to share my music and tell friends about me, and if you want to rely on word of mouth, you have to make it easy for people. I got lucky because I had a few songs that hit big and got a lot of links on blog posts.”

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Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton, born on December 1, 1970, is an American singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and sense of humor. His music spans various genres, including indie pop, rock, and electronic. Coulton gained widespread recognition on the internet, particularly on MySpace and YouTube. more

“One thing I've learned is that the audience not only wants to be talked to but they also like to talk back. Maybe that's not a universal thing but people at my shows always have something to say. I love it because it encourages the spirit of having a good time together and it takes the show to places that I wouldn't be able to take it without their participation. The show becomes something that we're all working on together. That sounds really cheesy but I mean it.”

People Mean Together Spirit Audience Good Times Participation Having A Good Time Cheesy Time Together

Author:Jonathan Coulton

“I'm just a dude and I feel like being completely isolated would be kind of a drag. I really do get a lot of energy from feedback from fans. People create music videos and artwork for my music.”

People Kind Energy Be Kind Feedback

Author:Jonathan Coulton

“It's weird but it's amazing, and it's great to know people are thinking about you. It's a huge ego boost and anyone that says they don't love that is lying.”

People Thinking Lying Ego Thinking About You

Author:Jonathan Coulton

“The sense of waking up in the morning and knowing that there is music ahead of me in the day is such an incredible feeling. The more I engage with music the more days I wake up and know that that's what's going to be there, and the things that come with music.”

Feelings Morning Wake Up Incredibles

Author:Will Oldham