Neoborn Caveman sits down with Alex Goroshko from Big Sexy for a relaxed chat about making real music in a digital world. From their debut River of Shame to the heartfelt single Michigan, Alex shares how Big Sexy stays authentic, with Gary Maccagnone’s poetic lyrics sparking raw demos across continents. They discuss dodging industry pressures, balancing lyrics and music, and finding a sound that screams “Big Sexy.” Trading influences like Richie Kotzen’s raw trio and USSR’s outlawed Second Breath, they celebrate music’s power to heal and connect. It’s a candid talk on resilience, creative freedom, and keeping songs human—no hype, just heart.
Key Takeaways
- Authenticity Matters: Staying true connects with fans, but social media’s pressure to conform is a double-edged sword.
- Digital Hurdles: Independent artists face challenges with fake streams and navigating distribution platforms.
- Global Teamwork: Tech lets Big Sexy blend Gary’s lyrics and Alex’s riffs from Canada to beyond, creating soulful sounds.
- Creative Balance: Lyrics and music compete, but finding the song’s core voice is key to Big Sexy’s process.
- Music Heals: Alex’s journey shows how music’s therapeutic power fuels resilience amid industry changes.
Soundbites
- “Authenticity is the most important thing in music—not translated into TikTok videos, but it’s key.” – NC on realness.
- “We create stories and put ourselves in lyrics and music—something we love.” – Alex on the process.
- “It’s terrifying for most to be authentic—that’s where the magic happens.” – NC on industry truth.
- “Richie Kotzen blew me away—powerful trio at 22, recording everything himself.” – Alex on influences.
- “We need the whole story—I want the journey, not just a snippet.” – NC on albums.
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