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.

The Rick Astley Interview.

Jan 30th, 2024 1h 14m

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 Ses

Does Fandom Ever Go Too Far?

Jan 23rd, 2024 1h 5m

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

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

Oct 30th, 2023 1m 44s

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 a

It's Happening.

Oct 23rd, 2023 18m

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.

My Drug Problem.

Oct 16th, 2023 1h 10m

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

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

Oct 9th, 2023 1h 27m

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 Kenn

I'm an Elitist Snob.

Oct 2nd, 2023 1h 13m

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 som

“I Don’t Know How I’m Still Alive”

Sep 25th, 2023 1h 37m

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 yo

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

Sep 18th, 2023 1h 10m

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 ha

The Importance of Failing.

Sep 11th, 2023 1h 15m

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

What Is It Like Being The Best?

Sep 4th, 2023 1h 58m

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

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

Aug 28th, 2023 1h 18m

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, tho

Inside The Mind of a Bassist with Frankie Poullain

Aug 21st, 2023 1h 34m

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 inter

Do We Need Music Journalists More Than Ever?!

Aug 14th, 2023 1h 42m

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 i

The Dark Side Of Being A Touring Musician.

Aug 7th, 2023 1h 17m

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 per

The Legendary Drummer Rufus Tiger Taylor Interview.

Jul 31st, 2023 1h 49m

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 n

How Do Songwriters Make Money?!

Jul 24th, 2023 1h 21m

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 J

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

Jul 17th, 2023 1h 32m

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 hi

What Is It Really Like Working For Queen?

Jul 10th, 2023 1h 8m

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 M

When Does A Band Become A Business?!

Jul 3rd, 2023 1h 14m

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 bu

Interviewing My Legendary Brother, Dan Hawkins!

Jun 26th, 2023 1h 28m

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 natu

What's The Secret To Making It In The Music Industry?

Jun 19th, 2023 1h 27m

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 F

Do Happy Or Sad People Make Better Music?

Jun 12th, 2023 53m 52s

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 s

What Is Creative Burn Out?

Jun 5th, 2023 1h 8m

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