Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
May 26, 2010
Rooney’s Robert Schwartzman and Ned Brower – HuffPost 5.26.10
Mike Ragogna: Now, despite having the best slacker anthem with “Don’t Look At Me,” what’s your advice to up-and-coming musicians who don’t want to be slackers? What’s your advice for young acts who want to get into making music professionally? Ned Brower: Find a new profession! [laughs] We’re still trying to figure it out. When […]
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May 21, 2010
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Matthew Ryan – HuffPost 5.21.10
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new or up-and-coming artists that are trying to find their way? Matthew Ryan: I’d say when you start out, you’re going to be naïve. And that’s beautiful. More than likely, you’re not going to be the exception, so you’re going to get challenged. That can be beautiful too. Then […]
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May 19, 2010
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Jennifer Knapp – HuffPost 5.19.10
[Note: This part of my interview with Jennifer Knapp might be nice for new artists to check out.] Mike Ragogna: Was there a significant moment when you knew you wanted to start creating music again? Jennifer Knapp: A little bit. I’ve been traveling a lot over the last few years, keeping myself quite occupied with […]
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May 19, 2010
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Shelby Lynne – HuffPost 5.19.10
[Note: This candid conversation with Shelby Lynne discusses labels, American Idol and talent, it being an informative exchange for artists.] Mike Ragogna: …what kind of balance do you think exists in the music industry between art and its marketing? Shelby Lynne: The music industry has gone to the dogs and it’s in the toilet. They don’t […]
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May 17, 2010
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Bo Bice – HuffPost 5.17.10
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice to kids who want to record and perform? Bo Bice: Well, I always tell them just practice hard. That’s one of my dreams, to someday try and open up like a school of rock, to help these kids out because music is a beautiful, beautiful art form with so […]
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May 17, 2010
Widespread Panic’s John Bell – 5.17.10
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new bands? John Bell: Well, there are a few aspects to being a band. One of them is kind of the social, friendship aspect which, if you’re involved in a collaborative environment, it’s good to work in that realm of forgiveness and trusting the other guy’s inspirations and […]
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May 12, 2010
Tonic’s Emerson Hart & Jeff Russo – HuffPost 5.12.10
Mike Ragogna: Emerson, what’s your advice for up-and-coming artists? Emerson Hart: I would focus as hard as you can on being the best at what you are. Know yourself, write what you know and the craft will take care of itself. MR: What’s your advice for up-and-coming acts? Jeff Russo: It’s all about the song, […]
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May 12, 2010
Crash Test Dummies’ Brad Roberts – HuffPost 5.12.10
[Note: This is taken from my interview with Brad Roberts and contains information that might be useful for a new artist.] Mike Ragogna: What’s the Brad Roberts of “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” versus the Brad Roberts of now? Brad Roberts: I’m on medication! [laughs] I’m a far more mellow person. I grew up with…I’m diagnosed […]
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