2022-05-31
.@CatZhang1's deep dive into Discord has it all: A.G. Cook's arcane hero quest, Rivers Cuomo's army of assistants, artists mentoring teens living in bumfuck, and the struggle to moderate / monetize a platform that thrives bc it's hyper-casual + fan-driven https://pitchfork.com/...
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How musicians like Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo use Discord: artists share ideas, host parties, and engage with fans, who help with moderation and other tasks
Originally launched as a messaging app for gamers, the platform has become an intimate place for artists and fans to connect and build community. Tweets: @bathsmusic , @vampiric_sh...