Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Cousin Brucie: The very first thing I would say is never give up. There’s an Elvis Presley song that was one of my favorites that says, “Go follow that dream,” and I believe you should. There are times when it’s gonna be tempting to give up and […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What would be your advice for a new artist? Neil Portnow: Well, new artists have to be focused on honing the craft. But the most important thing to an artist is to have a vision and a sense of themselves–who you are, what you want to say, what your approach is to things. […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Sam, what advice would you give to new artists? Sam Moore: Stay away from pornographic material when you’re writing. Take the time to write about love, peace and happiness, no more hatred or bullying. Put your energy into something that makes us want to listen. People don’t write that way anymore, but hopefully, […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: How do you feel about the new crop of artists being represented here this evening? Paul Wiliams: Oh, I think they’re fantastic. Right now, I’m writing with a group called Daft Punk, so for me, at this age, to be up to my heart in music is great. The addendum to that, of […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Cousin Brucie: The very first thing I would say is never give up. There’s an Elvis Presley song that was one of my favorites that says, “Go follow that dream,” and I believe you should. There are times when it’s gonna be tempting to give up and […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Southside Johnny: Use the internet. The internet saves you from going through a record company, it gives you instant access to your fans and vice-versa, and it lets you put out your product without anyone telling you what to do. The internet is the biggest blessing to […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Jimmy Jam: I’m a big fan of collaboration. I’ve been with my writing partner Terry Lewis for 30 years. I really like the idea of having someone to bounce ideas off of and having someone there to inspire you. I would strongly suggest finding people […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What is your advice to new artists? Garth Brooks: Well, support your songwriter for sure, and bust your ass whenever you can. For new artists, it’s hard to say. Songwriters these days are finding new ways to make their money and stay above water. It used to all depend on record sales, and […]
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