EPISODE 3.10: Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy talks opportunities and challenges for independent artists
“There comes a moment when you have to shake hands with Spotify just to get your name out there, I think. If I am ever in the position to be able to take myself off Spotify, I will certainly do that.” – Bill Laurance Award-winning pianist and producer Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy sat down […]
EPISODE 3.09: Dorian Sorriaux of Blues Pills talks tech, touring and ‘friend-blasting’
“Zach and Cory would do what they called ‘friend-blasting’, adding hundreds and hundreds of people on Facebook and then just send Blues Pills links. (laughs)” – Dorian Sorriaux, Blues Pills It was a great pleasure talking with Blues Pills guitarist Dorian Sorriaux. In this #fhtz interview he elaborated on the Internet’s contemporary opportunities and threats for […]
EPISODE 3.08: Ralf Scheepers of Primal Fear talks technology, self-employment and authenticity
“If an album is leaking before its release, all what you’ve worked for is somehow destroyed.” – Ralf Scheepers Ralf Scheepers is one of the most renowned singers in the German rock music scene. It was a great pleasure meeting him before his concert with Primal Fear and talk about technological opportunities, branding and self-employment as […]
EPISODE 3.07: Mat Sinner of Primal Fear talks music business models and crowdfunding
“So far, I hate the word crowdfunding.” – Mat Sinner We had the great pleasure to speak with one of the most prolific, successful and noticeable German rock artists: Mat Sinner of Primal Fear (and other acts). Mat shared with us his view on the state of the music business, how he tackles modern promotion, and […]
EPISODE 3.06: Tim Brown of Striker talks new business models, learning how to record and ‘doing the work’
“The music [business] today is very open. Anyone can get their music out to anyone else in the world now.” Striker guitarist Tim Brown elaborates on how he experiences the changing music business environment, the band’s move up the music industry ladder, and on how the band learned to record and produce their latest album. […]
EPISODE 3.05: Dan Cleary of Striker talks disruptive forces, album-funding and independence
“If you’re a really popular artist it can make sense to be on a label, because there’s a reach that you can’t do on your own.” The guys from the Canadian metal band Striker are a great example of how a young band can go from their garage to being signed by a renowned label […]
EPISODE 3.04: Max Cavalera of Soulfly talks touring, Instagram, and Turkish suits
“I’m born for the road. (…) The shows are the best thing of the day.” – Max Cavalera Another legendary metal artist gave us the opportunity for an interview: Max Cavalera, founding member of Soulfly and former Sepultura frontman, two of the most important bands in heavy metal history. Max elaborated on his urge for […]
EPISODE 3.03: Lee Ritenour talks technology and social changes in the music business
“I take all these changes and try to embrace it. … If you try to stay in the past in the music business, you’re in trouble.” Lee Ritenour is one of the most prolific and renowned artists in jazz. The legendary guitarist has charted over 30 contemporary jazz hits, has been awarded a Grammy, and […]
EPISODE 3.02: Andy Cairns of Therapy? elaborates on adapting to a new technological environment
“It’s always nice to sell more records, but the reality of life is that nobody really buys records anymore.” – Andy Cairns, Therapy? Andy Cairns, frontman of the award-winning band Therapy? from Northern Ireland, looks back on more than 25 years as a professional musician. He tells us how the open borders of the European […]
EPISODE 3.01: Justin Hawkins of The Darkness talks imperfect live albums, chart-eligible plays, and Starsky & Hutch
“We don’t want people to think we’re okay. We want people to love us or hate us.” – Justin Hawkins, The Darkness We are delighted to start the third season of #fhtz with the talented Justin Hawkins, frontman of the award-winning British rock band The Darkness. In this interview, Justin shares his views on imperfect live […]