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Chatting With Justin: The Future of Music
- Author: JT Editor
- Posted on: Thursday March 12, 2009 at 4:00 PM
- Filed under: exclusive, music, t.i., lady gaga, scissor sisters, gym class heroes, sxsw, south by southwest
A few weeks ago, Justin sat down to talk about the current state of music and where he thinks it’s heading in the future. Here’s what he had to say:
On the current state of music:
“Now more than ever, I think music is like the wild wild west. There’s no rhyme or reason why anything works. You hear T.I., Lady Gaga, Scissor Sisters, and Gym Class Heroes all on the same station—which is cool.
“I’m noticing rhythmic/urban stations playing a lot more dance music. And there’s the resurgence of rock and roll. I said that to myself before my last album, let’s take dance music and apply it to rock and roll. Everybody’s definitely latched onto the attitude of rock and roll—but, if it’s inauthentic, give it a shelf life of 18 months – it’ll get in and get out. Everything else will stick around. What do I know though?“
The future of music:
“I do think now more than ever it’s about instincts. If you have a voice and people are listening to you… And I applaud South by Southwest. That festival is dope. It’s great because they want new, specifically unsigned artists.
“No matter how good or terrible music is to you, it still makes the world go round. It affects everything.”
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“estoy comletamente de acuerdo, no importa que tan buena o mala sea la musica, es musica y dentro de su intencion lleva a todo el mundo. Me pregunto si algun dia podras venir a presentarte en Republica Dominicana, seria fantastico, un sue;o hecho realidad.”
“I like what you said justin and i love what you did with your last album. i have loved everything that you have done. But where is the new album whats going on with you on music are you taking another break like you did before or what my cousin is 12 and she and i both loved Nsync and you.i know this is getting off topic but she got so mad at her dad because she wasnt allowed to listen to your last album it was funny and i agree with what you said about the future in music ”
“I'm just wondering if there is going to be a shriner's concert in Vegas this year? Last year's concert was phenomenal!!!! ”
“I completely agree about SXSW. We have one in Portland, OR too where I live called NXNW. Maybe you saw Starfucker while you were at SXSW? They are amazing Justin. Check out their self titled album! If you decide you want to collaborate with them...let me know. Josh and Ryan are friends of mine. Keep supporting the indie music....it is the future! Love you Justin. xoxo Amy”
