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Artistopia Rank : 1,416
Member Since : 12/2006
Last Login : 6/13/2011
Views : 3,565
Songs : 0
Events : 0
Alliances : 4
Releases : 1
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http://www.artistopia.com/radioactivewatermelon |
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News Article |
Artist News Home |
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Interview with Radioactive Watermelon |
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| Published on 1/6/2007 |
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| By Artistopia |
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Q. At what age did you realize you wanted to become a music artist and why?
In 2003, my brother introduced me to Acid. I thought it was fascinating and spent many an hour playing around with loops, samples, stabs, etc. and eventually, I developed my skills further.
Q. Most music artists have that special someone or thing that influenced their decision to do music. Did anyone or something in your life play a major role in influencing you to go into the music business?
My brother was a major influence, as he introduced me to production.
Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why?
Biosphere is a major influence in my ambient works, while Tommy Pulse has an influence on more “moving” tracks, along with Paul van Dyke, The Warp Brothers, Erick E and Randy Katana.
Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition?
I wouldn’t say I am trying to “Make it”, it’s not a profit thing (At least for now.) I may get lucky and have a record label scout me out (or whatever you call that), but I’m fine with it not being so right now.
Q. Music industry professionals are quick to say that being an artist means to gracefully fit a marketable niche in the industry. If you were offered an opportunity that asked you to be something you are not, would you do it to get your foot in the door?
No, I wouldn’t.
Q. Making music is one thing, selling it is another. What types of strategies do you use in promoting your artistic work and getting it heard by the proper professionals?
I try to register with quite a few band promotion sites (Such as Artistopia) and register those sites on google.
Q. In regards to wheeling and dealing, how important do you feel business knowledge is to making it in an industry filled with much heartache?
I don’t think it should be very important, the money comes secondary.
Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists?
Don’t give up.
Q. Most successful artists are involved in charitable organizations that stand for a cause that hits close to home. In that regard, once you reach success, what charitable cause(s) would you like to be involved in and why?
Conservation International.
Well, we thank you for taking the time to interview with us and certainly wish you the best in your music career endeavors. There you have it ladies and gentlemen, an inside look into the mind of an independent artist struggling to bring their hard work to fruition in an industry where perseverance and thick skin means survival. No one said it would be easy.
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