Learn how not to ask a band to play a show and why Steve Albini thinks it's a great time to be a musician.<h1>Show Notes</h1><ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz_CPzuwSk4">Steve Albini’s Keynote Address</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPwB5EY9690">Future Islands - Spirit + Interview</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ee4bfu_t3c">Future Islands - Seasons on Letterman</a></li>
 <li><a href="http://www.vgmpf.com/Wiki/index.php?title=Zelda_II:_The_Adventure_of_Link_%28NES%29#Music">Zelda II: The Adventure of Link soundtrack</a></li>
 <li><a href="http://www.nuts.com/images/auto/801x534/assets/50b920eed04c9ec1.jpg">Dark Nuts</a></li>
 <li><a href="http://open.spotify.com/user/echolox/playlist/4dPhrfmMswEihGsv4ySzVm">Bits &amp; Pieces Spotify Playlist</a></li>
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