Liner Notes #4 - Vibe Coding The Dough-Jo
vibe coding, THIS IS A TEST, THIS IS ONLY A TEST
Hey everyone—just a quick update.
I’ve been putting the final touches on something called The Cookie Dough-Jo. It’s a little behind schedule, but almost ready to open the “doors”.
So WTF is the Cookie Dough-Jo? It’s something I’ve been building (vibe-coding really, see clip below) over the past few months, alongside new music. It’s my response to a wave of so-called “Spotify killers” and the growing frustration many artists feel around streaming royalties.
Full interview at : Rick Rubin: Vibe Coding is the Punk Rock of Software a16z
I don’t think the answer is to burn down the existing platforms—Spotify has its place. But the deeper problem isn’t just money, it’s the loss of some meaningful, immersive music experiences that have seemed to fade (I believe a solution to this disconnect is a key ingredient to keeping us humans alive as a species). Vinyl has made a cool comeback, but for me, the environmental cost outweighs the nostalgia. Tip jars and platforms like Patreon are cool too, but they can sometimes feel like a one-sided exchange.
Maybe I’m nuts, but I believe we can build something better. Not just more fair—but more fun, more alive… more human!
That’s what the Dough-Jo is about. And now I need just 50 of you to help me kick it off (Join the chat at the bottom if you’re interested - cap at 50 people). There are around 1,200 of you on this list, so I’m hoping 50 of you will say yes to being part of this weird little experiment. It's free to participate, and yeah, the first versions will probably be a little janky. But that’s part of the punk rock aspect. If it fails, I like to live by the motto, if you love the process, fail slow and enjoy the ride. If it works, us and others can all potentially gain something. Who knows, maybe it’ll even be useful & fun for other artists and music enjoyooors down the line.
Thank you Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin Sly & for all the gifts you gave us RIP 🫶
(March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025)
Thank You for being here.
Let’s make something together.
Do good things,
Cookie
