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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

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16: What Is It Really Like Working For Queen?

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/07/10

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 what it's like working behind the scenes for some of the biggest artists in

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15: When Does A Band Become A Business?!

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/07/03

Welcome to Justin Hawkins Rides Again…the podcast where each week I’ll be discussing the pitfalls of the music industry. This week it’s time to get down to business. My producer Jenny May Finn is intrigued about how a band actually becomes a business, and how does this affect you as an artist? What goes into running a band in order for it to succeed? It’s quite business-oriented, however as always we go on some philosophical tangental meanderings related to this. Can you make music your living

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14: Interviewing My Legendary Brother, Dan Hawkins!

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/06/26

This week on Justin Hawkins Rides Again...the podcast, I am interviewing the legendary award winning guitar player from The Darkness, my brother, Dan Hawkins. I really enjoyed this conversation, I don't usually speak to my brother in this nature so it was a lot of fun! He's an incredible music producer and he shared some really insightful opinions during this podcast. We also remember some fun stories of our time in The Darkness and let you in on our plans for the future! You can watch this over

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13: What's The Secret To Making It In The Music...

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/06/19

Welcome to Justin Hawkins Rides Again…the podcast where each week I’ll be discussing the pitfalls of the music industry. One of the biggest questions I see asked is “how do you make it in the music industry” so this week my producer Jenny May Finn has decided to probe me about my life to figure out “how I made it” to see if we can figure what the basic recipe is to making it big. The industry was quite a lot different back then but maybe this might give you an insight into how it was and my

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12: Do Happy Or Sad People Make Better Music?

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/06/12

Welcome to Justin Hawkins Rides Again...the podcast. In this episode we are discussing the trope of the “Tormented Artist”. Does all of the greatest music and songwriting come from being in pain and having a chaotic life or can you make great songs and whilst being happy and content? Am I a happy songwriter or do I battle or even fetishise the idea of being a tormented artist? I take on the role as the “tormented artist” and Jenny May Finn my producer takes on the role of the “happy artist” to see

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11: What Is Creative Burn Out?

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/06/05

This week we're discussing creative burnout and the effect this has on songwriting. What causes burnout? How does it affect musicians like myself and the process of writing a song? We also dig into why so much songwriting feels lazy these days - what is causing this? Let's go! You can follow us both over on Instagram if you like @justinhawkinsta and @jennymayfinn You can also watch all of these episodes over on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/uweoWcS7kqs Thank you so much for

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10: Criticism & Critique: How Does It Affect Artists...

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/05/29

This week on Justin Hawkins Rides Again...the podcast we are discussing the theme of criticism and critique. How does this affect artists and is it even necessary. Jenny May also grills me to see how being in the music industry and having my work criticised and reviewed affected me. How did I handle negative comments from fans and critics about my music and my voice in the past? What is the purpose of it? Is it detrimental to creative people? It's a long one, but we try to figure out! You can

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9: A Lesson In Getting Cancelled.

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/05/22

This week we’re taking on a big topic…THE DOWNFALL. Myself and my producer Jenny May Finn get stuck into the topic of when artists fall from grace and their reputation often destroyed. This is often referred to as being cancelled, but it’s a little more nuanced. Why and how does this happen and how do you avoid it? Jenny May proceeds to test me to see if she can trap me and instigate my DOWNFALL. Did I pass? We want to note, or Jenny May wants to note that during this conversation she takes on the

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8: How NOT To Write A Song (feat. Pat Finnerty)

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/05/15

Welcome to Justin Hawkins Rides again…the podcast. Every week I will be discussing a theme regarding the pitfalls of the music industry or speaking with an insightful guest. This week I’m joined by Pat Finnerty. Pat is a musician and also runs an incredibly popular YouTube channel where he dissects songs to understand why they, well…aren’t that great it’s called “What Makes This Song Stink”. This is a great conversation because Pat is incredibly knowledgeable about music, songwriting and the

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7: The Pitfalls Of The Music Industry.

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/05/08

Welcome to Justin Hawkins Rides Again…the podcast! Every week I will be discussing a theme regarding the pitfalls of the music industry. This week we try to figure out why the music industry really is a sh*t business. What is it about being part of this so called glamourous industry that also makes it so horribly unbearable? I draw upon my own experiences from being attacked by the press to how being a creative can destroy your relationships. It’s a good one. You can follow both of us on Instagram

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6: The Ren Interview.

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/05/01

A lot of you have been waiting for this episode. Today I'm speaking with Ren. For those of you unaware, Ren is a songwriter that has become incredibly popular over the last couple of years. His songs and videos are receiving millions of views due to his incredible storytelling. I have reacted to two his videos on this channel already, and both of them blew me away. Check out some of his videos here: https://www.youtube.com/renmakesmusic Thank you all for listening - I release this podcast every

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5: Should Artists Be Relatable Or Aspirational?!

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/04/24

Welcome to Justin Hawkins Rides Again…the podcast! Every week I will be discussing a theme regarding the pitfalls of the music industry. This week we wrestle with the idea of whether artists and musicians succeed more if they are considered relatable or aspirational. Does it even matter or SHOULD it even matter? We also try to figure out where I fit on that scale. Please, tell me what you think. You can follow both of us on Instagram @justinhawkinsta or @jennymayfinn Or you can email us at

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4: What Being A Rockstar Is Really Like (with Michael...

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/04/17

This week I spoke with rockstar Michael Starr! If you don’t know who he is, Michael Starr is the lead singer of the glam metal band Steel Panther. We spoke about what life as a rockstar and lead singer is like in the music industry, he tells me about the advice he wishes he received earlier in career and he discusses how he deals with life on and off stage. There are also a lot of great stories and anecdotes mixed in! After this, make sure to check out Steel Panther's latest album on "On The

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3: The Problem with Performance Anxiety.

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/04/10

Today's episode is about performance anxiety and embarrassment. This is an issue many people face when they decide to venture out into the world as an artist and creative. I have been accused of being immune to embarrassment while on the other hand my producer Jenny May has crippling performance anxiety. We try in this episode to figure out what's going on from both our perspectives and those we admire in the industry. You can follow both of us on Instagram @justinhawkinsta or @jennymayfinn Or you

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2: What Makes A Voice Great? (with vocal coach...

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/04/03

Today it's all about the voice. I'm in a privileged position to be able to chat to renowned opera singer and vocal coach Elizabeth Zharoff. She has multiple degrees in music and voice from Oberlin Conservatory, Berklee College of Music and the Curtis Institute of Music. Elizabeth started The Charismatic Voice YouTube Channel seven years ago in an effort to focus on education and teaching voice to the masses. She is incredibly knowledgable about how the voice works and I really enjoyed talking to

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1: Addicted to Fame

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/03/27

Today's episode is about an issue some artists have when they become addicted to fame and the high of performing. What effect does this have on their lives off stage? Is it detrimental to their state of mind? How do you deal with the come down? We will be extrapolating from an interview James Hetfield, the frontman of Metallica did where he admitted that he struggles with this and I'll explain how I combat this issue. You can email us at justinhawkinsridesagainagain@gmail.com or you can leave us a

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Justin Hawkins Rides Again Coming Soon!

Justin Hawkins Rides Again ·

2023/03/23

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

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