Hey there everyone DJ Dizzy here & a while back I did a review on the movie adaption of Jem & The Holograms to which I said isn't worth watching but after watching it for myself I've decided that its okay.
It has an interesting lesson that of finding yourself outside of the spotlight & not let people decide things for you which it strongly stresses through out the film & it also mentions that you should always be true to yourself regardless of what people think & being true to your own voice & talents.
I say this because I too was thinking it was going to be a bit like the cartoon but in some cases it sought out inspiration from the 80s classic with some of the pics of some of the original characters & mentions of it there were also people dressing the part of some of their favorite characters as well.
So while some of you hardcore fans might've had your hopes up in expecting the film to be like the cartoon it went in a different direction from what you were all expecting but still it turned out to be a decent film because in a way it was about being true to the music & yourself which is what music should be about. So over all this movie gets a decent pass from me.
That's all I have to say & so until then stay awesome & rock n roll!
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DJ Interviews: Lil Ray Gun
Hey there everyone DJ Dizzy here & I sat down with a rapper who hails from Florida & his name is Lil Ray Gun. He had a lot to say regarding his rap career so sit back relax, & enjoy!
How’d you get started in music?
In high school, some of my homies were messing around with FL Studio and passed it onto me. We started making beats everyday and I began writing raps as well but didn’t start releasing them until recent years.
Who are your inspirations or influences?
I have so many but I would have to say Eminem is one of my biggest inspirations. I grew up listening to him the most as a kid. His lyrics really stuck out to me.
What advice would offer aspiring performers?
I would say work hard and believe in yourself. Most people doubt themselves and that kills a lot of dreams before they even begin.
How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?
I feel like I don’t really sound like a certain rapper or artist out right now. I tend to make all different kinds of sounds, never liked sticking to one genre or sound.
Any new gigs or albums in the future?
I plan on doing some shows this year. Also, I have a mixtape coming soon that I’ve been working on for months now.
I wish him luck in his career & nothing but the best. So with that said I'll see you next time, stay awesome!
DJ Interviews Mind Cinema
Hello once again everyone its Dizzy here coming at you this time around with a band hailing from Mexico so let's hear it for Mind Cinema!
How'd you get started in music?
1) We've all been around music since we were kids, school bands, high school cover bands, as we grew older we shared that common feeling of wanting to create, playing nirvana riffs or Radiohead covers didn't cut it anymore, we needed our own thing.
Who're your biggest influences & inspirations?
2) We each have different musical influences, we grew up in the 90s, so Radiohead, air, grunge, shoegaze are obvious ones, but we also started listening a lot to 80s music, synth stuff, we love synths, it’s a great tool for sound experimentation.
What's your advice to any up & coming performers?
3) Just do it for the love of it, don’t expect nothing in return, don’t expect recognition. If you really love music put time into it, get better everyday, learn a new instrument, learn from musicians around you, absorb and experiment.
How do you set yourselves apart from other bands?
4) We are not really trying to invent anything, just create music that makes sense to us as an artistic expression. Art is important to us, we take our songs seriously, we're not a "just have fun and dance" band, we look for meaning in sound and lyrics.
Any new albums or gigs in the future?
5) We're just starting to get booked outside
Mexico and in some major festivals in Mexico, so we expect to get our music
heard by a wider audience and see where it goes from there. As for albums
coming we are going to be releasing one song a month this year and at the end
of the year release it as a full album.
I wish them nothing but luck in their career & their success & special thanks to them for this interview. So until stay awesome & rock n roll!
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
DJ Interviews: Hardwire Speers
Hello everyone its DJ Dizzy here with another interview. This time I met up with a blues guitarist by the name of Neil Speers who had a lot to say regarding his music career
How'd you get started in music?
In the first bands I played in back in high school we booked community centres and created our own gigs. We sold the tickets, brought in people for the door/security/selling refreshments, etc, and postered the hell out of areas we played in. After graduating I played on the road in a cover band followed by different bands and solo shows. I started recording about 2008 and now have a full-length album (Breakfast at Epiphany’s) a couple of EP’s and quite a few singles out now.
Who are your inspirations or influences?
As a guitarist my biggest influences early on were David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, bands like Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, BB King, Black Sabbath - and lately been following some great new blues influenced performers like Gary Clark Jr., Matt Schofield, Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, Jack Black, The Dead Weather, Alabama Shakes, artists like that. But I listen to a lot of different music all the time, from jazz to rock to ambient to whatever I find cool.
What advice would offer aspiring performers?
Practice the hell out of your instrument - whether it’s your voice, a suitcase with a kick pedal on it, guitar, whatever.
After that rehearse a ‘show.’ If you’re going to perform for people remember that the music only makes a small part of the reason they come out to see you. The key word there is SEE you. Make it entertaining - from how you dress (which should be one or two levels above what the audience will wear) to making a connection with the audience. If you just stand on stage in your street clothing, looking at the other members of the band and never move - there’s no reason for an audience to attend your show. If it’s just 'about the music’ they may as well listen to you on Spotify or Apple Music. Except they won’t - because they won’t know who you are. Rehearse the hell out of your show, including how you talk between songs - even if it’s minimal talking make sure to practice it so you’re not all awkward on stage. Don’t you hate seeing a band that makes you nervous because they’re nervous? Don’t be that band.
Learn about the business, there’s a lot of negativity but there’s also a lot of people leading the way to create a new environment for music where we can actually make money and have a great time producing the music we want to hear - things have changed since I was younger, I’m not going to be stuck in the old ways of doing music.
Finally, meet the venues and performers in your area. Get out and see other shows, get to know the bookers and musicians - don’t be all about getting to play there, just let them know you’re enjoying the show. Many bands are getting bookings by being good hangs - they’ll get a call from some band they saw asking them to be the opener. It grows from there. Support the local music community and it will help support you.
How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?
“If you want to be remarkable, give them something to remark about.” I dress the part and wear cool hats - which has gotten me jobs. Works for me as a blues player - but may not work for you in your music which is okay, find something that does which people will remember. I’m also going more towards having the textures of jazz in the rhythm section with blues guitar and vocals on top.
Any new gigs or albums in the future?
I’m preparing to record a new album - doing demos now and looking for a producer. And performing as often as I can.
I want to wish him luck & things & special thanks to him for this interview so until then
Stay awesome & rock n roll!
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