Why AI Lacks SOUL in Music
Thu Dec 04 2025
Episode 38: King Kyote reveals the reality of making it in music, the truth about AI’s impact on creativity, why the business side is tougher than ever, and how surfing keeps him grounded as he chases his dreams.
He explains:
→ The real struggles behind breaking into the music industry
→ How AI is changing music, and why it can’t replace human soul
→ The business lessons every artist needs to learn
→ Why live performance and imperfection matter more than ever
→ How surfing and creativity go hand-in-hand
→ The story behind his most personal song, and what inspires his writing
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
00:29 King Kyote’s New Album & Upcoming Show
02:51 Growing Up Together & Early Music Days
05:05 The Journey: Achievements & Aspirations
08:37 Navigating the Music Business
14:16 America’s Song Contest & The Voice Experience
22:46 The Role of AI in Music & Art
33:00 The Soul of Music: Human vs. AI
41:11 Songwriting, Inspiration & Family Stories
49:11 Surfing, Balance, and Creative Process
59:36 Consistency, Releasing Music & Artistic Growth
1:08:28 The Power of Demos & Imperfection
1:17:47 The Future of Art, Technology & Accessibility
1:25:18 Live Performance: “War On”
1:37:10 Final Thoughts & Upcoming Tour
Where To Find King Kyote:
website: https://www.kingkyote.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/king_kyote/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CTyDM4E9g0PLjjhJVz7tD?si=QT_eflXQR4eioBY69-UYjw
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Where To Find Sean:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/
https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/
https://www.jukebooth.com/
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Episode 38: King Kyote reveals the reality of making it in music, the truth about AI’s impact on creativity, why the business side is tougher than ever, and how surfing keeps him grounded as he chases his dreams. He explains: → The real struggles behind breaking into the music industry → How AI is changing music, and why it can’t replace human soul → The business lessons every artist needs to learn → Why live performance and imperfection matter more than ever → How surfing and creativity go hand-in-hand → The story behind his most personal song, and what inspires his writing CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:29 King Kyote’s New Album & Upcoming Show 02:51 Growing Up Together & Early Music Days 05:05 The Journey: Achievements & Aspirations 08:37 Navigating the Music Business 14:16 America’s Song Contest & The Voice Experience 22:46 The Role of AI in Music & Art 33:00 The Soul of Music: Human vs. AI 41:11 Songwriting, Inspiration & Family Stories 49:11 Surfing, Balance, and Creative Process 59:36 Consistency, Releasing Music & Artistic Growth 1:08:28 The Power of Demos & Imperfection 1:17:47 The Future of Art, Technology & Accessibility 1:25:18 Live Performance: “War On” 1:37:10 Final Thoughts & Upcoming Tour Where To Find King Kyote: website: https://www.kingkyote.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/king_kyote/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CTyDM4E9g0PLjjhJVz7tD?si=QT_eflXQR4eioBY69-UYjw ___ Where To Find Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/ https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/ https://www.jukebooth.com/