Justin Hawkins Rides Again

35: Is It Impossible to be Original?

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

34: The Rick Astley Interview.

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

33: Does Fandom Ever Go Too Far?

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 beco

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

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

31: It's Happening.

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 b

30: My Drug Problem.

The music industry is notoriously known for drugs and artists developing issues with addiction, rehabilitation and even tragedies. I generally refuse to discuss my experi

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

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 an

28: I'm an Elitist Snob.

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

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

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

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

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 b

25: The Importance of Failing.

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 f

24: What Is It Like Being The Best?

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 perspect

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

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 t

22: Inside The Mind of a Bassist with Frankie Poullain

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

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

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

20: The Dark Side Of Being A Touring Musician.

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

19: The Legendary Drummer Rufus Tiger Taylor Interview.

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 acc

18: How Do Songwriters Make Money?!

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 ab

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

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 g

16: What Is It Really Like Working For Queen?

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 intere