Behind The Scene
Behind The Scene
Behind The Scene
Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra & Ajay Popoff of Lit–Rock "Music’s Second Act"
45 minutes Posted Apr 10, 2026 at 12:00 am.
Studio Banter And 90s Revival Setup
Kevin Griffin Joins And Defines Sync
How Tours Pick Openers That Sell
Soundbreak.ai And Licensed AI Songwriting
Why 90s Alt Rock Feels Fresh
AJ From Lit On The Song’s Second Life
Writing My Own Worst Enemy Fast
MTV Spring Break Fame And Video Era
Releasing Music Now Without Waiting
Tour Plans Favorite Memories And Where To Follow
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AI can write a song on command, streaming pays pennies, and somehow, '90s rock is louder than it’s been in years. We sit down with Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra and Ajay Popoff from Lit to talk about what’s actually happening behind the curtain: where the money moves, how fans discover music now, and why the old rules still hold up in an algorithm-driven world. • Studio banter on merch rules and live show culture • Why a rock resurgence and ska revival are hitting feeds • What sync lice...