An engaging conversation with seminal Nashville artist Mac Gayden who will be performing with his group Sweetwater at the Sondheim Center this Saturday, Feb 12th at 7:30pm. Mac is the co-writer of the rock classic “Everlasting Love’ and has played on records by Dylan, Elvis, JJ Cale and many more rock’n’roll luminaries. He is a […]
Continue readingMike 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 […]
Continue readingMike 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.
Continue readingMike 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 […]
Continue readingMike 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 […]
Continue readingMike 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, […]
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