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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today is one of the best episodes of my podcasts because I’m speaking with one of the best musicians in the world. Nate Wood. If you want to acquire a different perspective on what it’s like growing up and working in the music industry. Stick around. Nate is great. I […]
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 […]
🎫 Tickets for Justin Hawkins Rides Again tour in London & Liverpool: https://tinyurl.com/kneukve2 Today is all about “fans” and “fandom” or what I like to refer to as “music enthusiasts”. What is this phenomenon that occurs when you become successful in the music industry? Here are some of my stories […]
🎫 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. […]
