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Reflecting on the industry’s evolution, Wilson cites examples like Elton John, who created albums rapidly—sometimes in two weeks—balancing studio work with extensive touring. Now, artists tend to spend much longer on albums, primarily due to higher stakes and commercial expectations, which can stifle experimentalism.
Wilson admires Bowie’s continual reinventions but recognizes that such career agility comes with risks. Despite the challenges, he champions the ethos of constant evolution—adapting, experimenting, and refusing to conform.