How to Upgrade Your Music Brand: The Skrillex Playbook & The Science of Cool

How to Upgrade Your Music Brand: The Skrillex Playbook & The Science of Cool

July 8, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 51

About this episode

Chris Alba discusses how to build a strong music brand by creating superfans through storytelling, using Skrillex as a case study.

What makes people become lifelong fans of an artist? In this episode, Chris Alba breaks down why the strongest artist brands aren't built on logos, visuals, or collaborations. They're built by creating superfans. And superfans are built through strong storytelling. Using Skrillex this episodes case study, Chris explains his 7 step "Build a House" framework for developing an unforgettable artist brand. Drawing from 13 years as a creative director and brand strategist; as well as personal...

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