The Cool Kids have always operated in their own lane. And in their recent sit-down with Bootleg Kev, the veteran duo broke down their journey through music, technology and the ever-evolving culture around them. What started as a conversation about their pandemic-era triple album quickly turned into an insightful reflection on staying relevant, avoiding the algorithm's chokehold and nurturing genuine fan relationships in a digital-first music industry. In the interview, Chuck

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There’s always a lot of music coming out. At this point, there are over 100,000 uploads to Spotify every day, with at least 30 percent of that being hip hop or R&B. Music has continued to come out at a high clip, but something felt different this year. It feels clear that there has been a shift. Originality is starting to feel cool again. Finding new artists through human curation instead of DSP algorithms is becoming exciting again. As we come to the close of 2025 and our o