After a half century of rock musicians questioning what do DJs actually do, it’s only fair that Avalon Emerson returns the favor. “I’m sure you’ve talked to a bunch of artists who’ve said, ‘oh, it was crazy, this muse came down and took control of my hands and we wrote the song in 30 minutes and that’s just how it is!'” she jokes. “I always thought that was pretty bullshit, I still kinda think it largely is for some people. It’s too good of a mythology to be totally true.”