From Jim Croce to MTM: A Conversation With Producer, Singer & Songwriter Tommy West

O.A.R.’s Marc Roberge – HuffPost 8.15.11

Mike Ragogna: So, that being said, what advice do you have for new artists? Marc Roberge: You know, when I’m asked that question–again, I’m probably repeating myself and beating a dead horse–I do give them that cliché answer, “Well, be willing to play anywhere and work hard and believe in yourself.” You know, these are […]

Peter Wolf – HuffPost 8.15.11

Mike Ragogna: From someone with your experience, what is your advice for new artists? Peter Wolf: Well, it’s very strange because the landscape has changed so much. I beckon back to the days when musicians used to travel around the country, before radio. I imagine what that must have been like when radio came out, […]

A Conversation with O.A.R.’s Marc Roberge – HuffPost 8.15.11

Mike Ragogna: Hello, Marc. Marc Roberge: How’re you doing, man? MR: Pretty well. Your new album, King, is doing pretty well. Marc R: Doing well so far, yeah. You know, it just came out. It’s a labor of love, so when you finally release it and put it out there to the world, it’s a whole […]

A Conversation with Peter Wolf – HuffPost 8.15.11

Mike Ragogna: Peter, are you there? Peter Wolf: Yes I am, sir. Thank you for playing that track from Midnight Souvenirs (“I Don’t Wanna Know”). I love the Geils band, but the solo albums are a great love of mine, they’re a labor of love, and I really appreciate you playing it. MR: No problem, thanks for […]

A Pair of Kings: Chatting with Peter Wolf and O.A.R.’s Marc Roberge, Plus Samiam’s "Nightly" Audio Premiere

The Summer Set’s Brian Dales – HuffPost 8.12.11

Mike Ragogna: In the last several years, we’ve seen the toll that fame in the music industry can have on a young artist, especially when they become famous in their teens. How have you guys avoided that so far? Brian Dales: Well, I think for anyone of that age growing up in the entertainment world, […]

The Business of Music: A Conversation with Rightsflow President/CEO Patrick Sullivan – HuffPost 8.12.11

Mike Ragogna: Patrick, let’s start from the beginning. Who is Rightsflow and who do you serve or represent? Patrick Sullivan: Rightsflow is a rights management company which helps users–artists, record companies, record distributors, and online music services–license, account, and pay songwriters and publishers globally. Clients that we represent are clients such as YouTube, Clear Channel, […]