Mike Ragogna: Your new solo album, The Palace Guards, has been in the making for quite a while. David Lowery: Yeah, though it’s not like I was slaving away in my basement every day. I was collecting up the stuff that wasn’t either Cracker or Camper Van Beethoven, my two bands. It was sort of about […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Nice. So, what’s your advice for new artists? David Lowery: You can’t look at the past to look at what to do to make yourself successful. I think that’s my number one advice, I’m teaching a class on the fundamentals of music business right now. What I wanted everybody to look at is […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Shannon Leto: Just follow your heart. Stick to what you believe in. Work hard, practice, practice, practice, and tour a lot. You don’t have to be on a major label to play out. You learn a lot when you play gigs. Many things form.
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Shannon, you’re still touring in support of your last album This Is War. Shannon Leto: Yeah, we started in San Diego with two shows there, but now I’m back at home. It’s a sunny day in Los Angeles. MR: Nice. Who are you going to be touring with and what cities are you visiting? […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Edie Brickell: Don’t look around to see what everybody else is doing and express your heart. If you like it that’s all that matters.
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Do you have advice for new artists? James Blunt: I think that everyone finds their own path in their own way. Mine wouldn’t necessarily be the only way. If you have good songs and a real desire to make music, the next thing to do, instead of approach record companies, is to get […]
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