Louis Metric on song titles, mountaineering, and the inspiration of John Mayer.

LA singer-songwriter-producer Louis Metric drops in for a freewheeling, funny, and thoughtful convo about art, algorithms, and why brunch might be the enemy of your creative goals. We dig into why his breakout single “Take It Slow” came together in two days while other tracks marinate for months. He talks process like a builder: looping simple chords, chasing a feeling before theory, then sending mixes out when the DIY line gets too fuzzy.Louis unpacks the not-so-secret logic behind running multiple TikTok accounts, what “burner virality” looks like, and how he converts comments into real listeners—plus the weird reality where a tossed-off clip can outpace a polished shoot. As a working photographer/videographer, he’s blunt about how AI, short attention spans, and the endless content treadmill are reshaping the job—and how doing it yourself is often the only way indie artists can keep up.There’s life in here too: summiting Mt Whitney with his dad and landing in LA before the world shut down. He shares the story behind the wry “Should’ve Been Better (My Bad),” his collab “Lower East Side” with Backtalk  and the thrill/“never enough” feeling of hitting one million streams in the last 12 months. We kick around whether “pop” even means anything anymore (Harry’s House comes up), the unexpected power of nostalgia for CDs, and the odd little trends (hello, Group 7) that hijack the internet for a week. If you’re into clever songwriting, DIY brains, and honest talk about making art in 2025-- this one’s for you.Songs in this episode:Take It SlowmileycyruswouldthinkimchillShould've Been Better (My Bad)Lower East Sidethere's no money in musicIntroduction music Blood Sugar Blues by former First Spin guest, Drew White.If you enjoyed this episode, it’d mean a lot if you left a quick review—it's one of the best ways to help new listeners find the show.And if you want to hear more artists worth your time, follow First Spin on social:📱 TikTok📸 InstagramOfficial Spin Podcast Spotify PlaylistOfficial Spin Podcast Apple PlaylistThanks for listening—see you next week.