Amanda is what I call a “focus”. Things happen around here and in her wake. People collaborate, and may become stars in their own right. The ripples move out. It’s not merely being a star, because it works on multiple scales. It’s not just charisma, it’s far more visceral than that. It’s driven not just by fans’ need but by a more two-way relationship. It is the future of music, as record companies lose their importance. And Amanda does it better than anyone else.