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I Got In So Much Trouble For Saying This To A Journalist!
I got in a lot of trouble for saying this in an interview once. Oops. This is a clip taken from my weekly JHRA podcast with my producer Jenny May Finn. This episode is about relatability as an artist. You can watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/ZXZdqrPnlFU The JHRA Merch […]
This Is Why The Music Industry Is The Worst.
Today’s JHRA podcast is all about the music industry, the music business, the music trade…and why it’s a sh*t business. We try to isolate some of the key factors about why it’s such a difficult industry to be a part of. I draw upon my own experiences from being attacked […]
How NOT To Write A Song (feat. Pat Finnerty)
It’s finally here. Pat Finnerty has decided to join me here on Justin Hawkins Rides Again. Myself and @pat_finnerty go back a long time and have many an anecdote about each other. This is a really great conversation. If you enjoy Pat’s work you’ll love it, if you’ve never heard […]
I Didn’t Give A Sh*t, The More F***ed Up I Was, The More Famous I Became
It’s Monday! Yay! It’s longform discussion day, tangental tales and an attempt to dissect what the music industry is all about. Today we’re talking about how on earth I became famous and made it as rockstar in the fickle world of show business. What was it about my life that […]
How Much Money Do I Really Make?
Today we are back with a long-form Justin Hawkins Rides Again podcast, discussing the nuanced nature of the music industry. This time it’s all about Music Publishing and how songwriters like myself actually make money. What does it all mean and what are the rules? I’m joined by my producer […]
Oh Sh*t. It’s Even Worse Than We Thought.
I am vindicated. It’s true. The science is in. Modern music is getting worse since the 1960s! However, we have information on WHY this is happening. It’s not just as simple as new musicians aren’t “good” but rather a couple of factors that are controlling what the music industry is […]
Do We Need Music Journalists More Than Ever Now?!
Today I’m speaking with my favourite music jounalist of all time, Pat Carty, who writes for numerous outlets, but particularly Hot Press, Ireland’s leading music magazine. We discuss the merits, the pitfalls and the role of a music journalist in the music industry. Do we need them? Is it important […]
Is Being a Music Snob is a Good Thing?
I have a confession to make…I think I might be an elitist snob. Today I’m debating whether or not elitism has any role to play in music, culture and the music business? Should we feel shame for the music we listen to? I’m here with my producer Jenny May Finn […]
Is Originality Impossible?
🎫 Tickets for Justin Hawkins Rides Again tour in London & Liverpool: https://tinyurl.com/kneukve2 We’re back again this week with the ultimate questions “Originality VS Success”. Can you have both? Do you sacrifice originality in pursuit of success? What is it that makes songs successful? Is it even originality? Let’s discuss. […]
