A Conversation with Avril Lavigne – HuffPost 2.10.11

Mike Ragogna: Your single/video, “What The Hell,” is an early slice of your new 15-track album, Goodbye Lullaby. Avril Lavigne: I’ve been working on this record for about two years, and it’s the most time I’ve spent on an album. I’m very proud of this record. MR: Beyond being the artist, what were some of your […]

Avril Lavigne – HuffPost 2.10.11

Mike Ragogna: Sweet. What advice do you have for new artists? Avril Lavigne: Make sure whatever you do and put out there really resembles and represents you. That’s a part of you and that’s a part of your identity and that’s the rest of your life and career.

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A Conversation with Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst – HuffPost 2.7.11

Mike Ragogna: Conor, you have a new Bright Eyes album coming out called The People’s Key. I think this is your seventh album? Conor Oberst: Yeah, something like that. I’ve lost count a little bit, but I think that’s right. MR: Let’s get into the song “Firewall.” It starts with a monologue, a science fiction-oriented proposed […]

Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst – HuffPost 2.7.11

Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? Conor Oberst: Keep doing it regardless of the reaction or of what happens. If you love it, you should do it cause you love it. Get out and play, don’t count on whatever–mybook or faceme–to get your music to people. Go play your music with real […]

A Conversation with Prefab Sprout’s Paddy McAloon – HuffPost 2.4.11

Mike Ragogna: Paddy, you’re new album is titled Let’s Change The World With Music. You’re serious about that, aren’t you. Paddy McAloon: Doesn’t your copy of the record have a giant As if… stenciled beneath the title? MR: (laughs) PM: There is an actual title track, but–for various incredibly boring reasons–it failed to make the final selection. Shame, […]

Prefab Sprout’s Paddy McAloon – HuffPost 2.4.11

Mike Ragogna: What advice would you have for new artists? Paddy McAloon: Cover my songs. All of them… particularly you, Bublé. Oh, must I be serious? Listen to your heart. Then reach for the beta-blockers. MR: What advice would you have for those wanting to change the world with music? PM: For God’s sake don’t […]