Justin Hawkins Rides Again

Justin Hawkins Rides Again is where I’ll be discussing what it’s really like to be part of the lauded and loathed music industry. I'll be talking about the pitfalls of being part of this fickle business, how to navigate it, the highs and lows and what the future could hold for this volatile and beautiful art form. There will also be interviews with incredible people who work in this industry from vocal coaches, record label bosses to real life hardcore rockstars. I want to reveal to you the nitty gritty details of what this lifestyle is actually like and the affect it has on artists - so join me every Monday, right here.

Episodes

35: Is It Impossible to be Original?

February 6, 2024 • 46 mins

We're back again this week with the ultimate questions "Originality VS Success". Can you have both as an artist? Do you sacrifice originality in pursuit of success? What is it that makes songs successful? Is it even originality? Let's discuss. I'm joined by my producer Jenny May Finn.

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34: The Rick Astley Interview.

January 30, 2024 • 74 mins

Today I am joined by the legendary Rick Astley! It was such a joy to speak to him about music, the music industry and life in general. What a fantastic musician and music lover. I hope you enjoy it.

Produced by Jenny May Finn.
Recorded at Sessions Arts Club, London.

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33: Does Fandom Ever Go Too Far?

January 23, 2024 • 65 mins

Today is all about fans and fandom or rather I like to call them "music enthusiasts". How do you navigate this world when you start garner attention and people start becoming actual "fans" of you and your work. What are the ups and downsides to it and why is there such a negative connotation with being called a "fan" in the first place? Let's discuss.

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32: I'm Sorry. I Have To Take A Break.

October 30, 2023 • 1 min

I'm sorry, I have to take a break.
The podcast will return in January EVEN BETTER, as we will record some new episodes with some exciting new guests lined up when I'm not gigging with The Darkness. Thank you for being such committed listeners and tuning every week, I really appreciate it and I hope you will join me again in the New Year.

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31: It's Happening.

October 23, 2023 • 16 mins

I’ve been looking forward to announcing this…
LIVE Justin Hawkins Rides Again...for the first time! This is so far outside of my comfort zone that I’ve already got the butterflies. I can’t wait to get cracking, I have no idea what will happen. All I know is, it’ll be beautiful. Come witness the chaos.
So apologies for there not being a longform podcast this week as I'm been on tour with The Darkness, but I've include...

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30: My Drug Problem.

October 16, 2023 • 70 mins

The music industry is notoriously known for drugs and artists developing issues with addiction, rehabilitation and even tragedies. I generally refuse to discuss my experience and past regarding this issue with the press, as I feel they are only looking to sell papers when they ask. So, today, I'm going to try and talk about it here. Why do musicians fall into this drug taking habit and how does it effect them as artists and if...

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29: Myles Kennedy: The Pre-eminent Rock Vocalist of our Time!

October 9, 2023 • 81 mins

I'm so happy to be speaking with Myles Kennedy today! For those of you unaware Myles Kennedy He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Alter Bridge and the lead vocalist in guitarist Slash's backing band, known as Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. He is one of the pre-eminent rock vocalists of our time and I think you'll really enjoy this conversation! We talk a lot about singing, touring and the art of ...

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28: I'm an Elitist Snob.

October 2, 2023 • 69 mins

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 who is taking the role of what we might think somebody who listens to more "mainstream" music might feel. What do you think? Am I just a snob or am I right?

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27: “I Don’t Know How I’m Still Alive”

September 25, 2023 • 90 mins

What is the life of a frontman of a cult band like? What does working in the music industry look like for people like that? Well today I'm speaking with arguably the best frontman in the industry right now, Eric Nally of Foxy Shazam. Some of you may recognise him for his collaborations with Macklemore. He is incredibly talented and he's had an interesting career.

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26: My Advice, Don't Be A D*ck.

September 18, 2023 • 62 mins

Collaboration is key to working in the music industry. What does the art of collaboration look like when it's broken down? What are the dos and don'ts? The good and the bad things about it? Tell me your experience with collaborating, do you have any horror stories? Or tell me the best person you ever worked with! I'm joined again by my producer Jenny May Finn and this time we're filmed by Bobby from Bad Nerves!

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25: The Importance of Failing.

September 11, 2023 • 75 mins

W does hat failure looks like for a musician or a band in the music industry and what does success actually mean? How does it feel to fail and what is the importance of failure? I also talk about the times that I have “failed” and how it really felt. I think failure is a beautiful thing.

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24: What Is It Like Being The Best?

September 4, 2023 • 110 mins

What is it like being on of the best musicians in the world? Well, today I am speaking to one of those. His name is 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. He is considered one of the greatest in industry by other musicians, so you know he's good. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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23: Alcoholism & The Music Industry: Opening Up About My Struggle with Addiction

August 28, 2023 • 74 mins

What role does alcohol play in the music industry? Is it possible to work in this industry sober? Why do so many musicians end up fighting battles with addiction? I try to open up a bit about my struggles with alcoholism in today's episode, though I'm still a little guarded around that for variety of reason that I will reveal.

If you're struggling with alcohol or feel it's not playing a good role in your life, or wit...

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22: Inside The Mind of a Bassist with Frankie Poullain

August 21, 2023 • 90 mins

What goes on in the inner world of the most underrated member of a band, the bassist? How do they feel? What do you they pontificate about? What's it like for them being in the music industry? Well, today, I am speaking to one of the most interesting men in rock, Frankie Poullain. You will be left fascinated, confused and educated all in one go.

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21: Do We Need Music Journalists More Than Ever?!

August 14, 2023 • 102 mins

How does being a music journalist work? What's the point of them? Do we even need them anymore or are they an important voice in the industry to help us curate our music tastes? I'm speaking with Pat Carty today, my favourite music journalist in the business. We discuss the pitfalls and merits of this particular trade.

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20: The Dark Side Of Being A Touring Musician.

August 7, 2023 • 74 mins

What is it like being a touring musician? How does it affect our mental state, our bodies and our relationships? Today I talk about this as I have a big tour approaching this year. We talk a lot about body image and the affects being a live performer has that. I also open up about how it affects my anxiety and how I try to cope with it. It's a complex episode today, full of wandering meanderings but it all leads back to the co...

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19: The Legendary Drummer Rufus Tiger Taylor Interview.

July 31, 2023 • 108 mins

What it's like being one of the best drummers in the world and being considered part of rock royalty? I'm interviewing Rufus Tiger Taylor, drummer of The Darkness and according to a lot of music fans, one of the best drummers amongst us right now! We talk about how he started, his first proper drumming jobs, what it's like being the son of a drummer aka of Roger Taylor of Queen, his musical influences and if he had to get one ...

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18: How Do Songwriters Make Money?!

July 24, 2023 • 79 mins

Welcome to Justin Hawkins Rides Again…the podcast where I discuss the pitfalls of the music trade and what it’s like working in this fickle industry.

This week is all about Publishing aka how songwriters make money. I’m joined by my producer Jenny May Finn who grills me on how I earn a living through through writing songs. How does it work?! What do you need to do if you want to become a professional songwriter and wh...

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17: Richie Kotzen: "I Had To Stay True To Myself & My Music"

July 17, 2023 • 89 mins

Welcome to Justin Hawkins Rides Again...the podcast where each week I’ll be discussing the pitfalls of the music industry. This week I'm speaking to one of the greatest guitarist and vocalist amongst us right now, Richie Kotzen! You may know him from his time in Poison and Mr Big, or currently as the frontman of The Winery Dogs. If not, this is your introduction to an incredibly talented human being and musician. He is a fanta...

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16: What Is It Really Like Working For Queen?

July 10, 2023 • 68 mins

Welcome to Justin Hawkins Rides Again…the podcast where each week I’ll be discussing the pitfalls of the music industry. This week I’ll be speaking to someone very interesting and very experienced in the world of rock and guitars - it is Pete Malandrone, guitarist Brian May from Queen’s longstanding guitar tech. He is a dear friend of mine, so we had a lot of fun during this conversation and I hope you gained an insight into w...

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Episodes

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33: Does Fandom Ever Go Too Far?

32: I'm Sorry. I Have To Take A Break.

31: It's Happening.

30: My Drug Problem.

29: Myles Kennedy: The Pre-eminent Rock Vocalist of our Time!

28: I'm an Elitist Snob.

27: “I Don’t Know How I’m Still Alive”

26: My Advice, Don't Be A D*ck.

25: The Importance of Failing.

24: What Is It Like Being The Best?

23: Alcoholism & The Music Industry: Opening Up About My Struggle with Addiction

22: Inside The Mind of a Bassist with Frankie Poullain

21: Do We Need Music Journalists More Than Ever?!

20: The Dark Side Of Being A Touring Musician.

19: The Legendary Drummer Rufus Tiger Taylor Interview.

18: How Do Songwriters Make Money?!

17: Richie Kotzen: "I Had To Stay True To Myself & My Music"

16: What Is It Really Like Working For Queen?

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35: Is It Impossible to be Original?

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