Interview with the Band Jet Jaguar (Mexico)

June 16, 2021

Interview with the Band Jet Jaguar (Mexico)

By Mick Michaels

COSMICK VIEW: Hello, Jorge! Welcome to The Cosmick View. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.
Jorge: Hi there, thanks to you for having me today.

CV: Do you feel that it's still possible for an unknown band today to be plucked out of obscurity and make it to stardom? Can a dedicated core of fans sharing their music make that possible or has the internet and social media changed the game?
Jorge: We can’t deny that Rock and Metal bands used to have a lot more of support from the big labels decades ago. But this change also leaves us with something positive, and that is that the bands that are still playing these styles of music, are doing it because they are really passionate and authentically love what they are doing, not just to chase the money. So, maybe I wouldn’t use the word “stardom”, but certainly you can still make a living out your music (by touring, selling merch, some royalties) and I know for sure that there are still people, labels and agencies out there that will appreciate what we are doing and I think that has more value than just trying to sell something as a product.

CV: Do you feel that given the accessibility and social awareness of modern times that a music underground still even exists today as it once did?
Jorge: I think it even helps the underground bands. With the internet I can virtually listen to any album from any band, anytime. Platforms such as Bandcamp are especially helpful if you’re looking to find some good, new independent acts.

CV: What do you see as the biggest difference in music and how it is perceived from back say 35 years ago compared to music today? Has both the music and the artist evolved from your point of view?
Jorge: Yes, there is no doubt about that. Let’s begin by saying that 35 years ago there were fewer possibilities to record your music if you weren’t signed by a label. Nowadays with a small investment you can have your own home studio, and I think that got more and more notorious in the past decade. Also social media can help us artists being in direct contact with the fans, which is really cool.

CV: Do you believe bands and artists who have the biggest impact on fans and other artists are aware that they are or is there more of a tunnel vision sort of process for them keeping them somewhat in the dark? Can influential artists see past their own work to be aware of the ripples they make?
Jorge: Personally, I believe that you shouldn’t really think about that, because that will put pressure on you to meet what’s expected from you as an artist. I think it’s better to concentrate on the future, and on how you can expand from what you’ve already done in the past.

CV: Does music need to be influential to be considered worth listening to in your opinion? Or can music simply be just an enjoyable auditory experience devoid of substance?
Jorge: I think what’s more important is that the art you’re creating is about portraying something real, honest and authentic, based on your personal and artistic perceptions of the world surrounding us.

CV: The world has been rocked by the COVID pandemic. The economy has been sent into a tailspin in its wake, unfortunately. Bands worldwide have been restricted with performing live and some it seems, restricted from earning a living. How has the pandemic affected your band? Are you hopeful that 2021 will see many of the restrictions lifted?
Jorge: It really affected us because we put out our debut album “Endless Nights” last summer, and we were expecting to tour Europe and Mexico in the autumn. I don’t think if hopeful is the right word, I think it’s better if we have no expectations about this matter because there is really nothing that we can do to change this global situation anyway. We just have to work on ourselves, be patient and wait.

CV: What do you feel artists and bands can do right now to stay relevant, especially in an environment, such as the present, where performing in front of a live audience is being restricted? What immediate options do you see available?
Jorge: Well, we just released a new official video last week and are planning to release another one in a few months. We’ve also been invited to some digital festivals. So for the moment we have to put all of our effort into every opportunity that we get, touring aside.

CV: As an artist, what have you learned from the events of 2020? Are those lessons learned different for you as a person than as an artist or are they one in the same in your opinion?
Jorge: I think we have had the opportunity to stop everything for a moment, and reconsider what our next steps will be. So, we’re trying to keep improving as a band in every way, and this “forced break” has given us time for doing that. Also personally, I have had the opportunity to improve as a songwriter, because I didn’t have my bandmates to work with, so you could say I was forced out of my comfort zone, and that always gives room for improvement.

CV: What's next? What can fans expect to see coming in 2021?
Jorge: We’re already working on new songs for what will be our second album, but first things first, and that is touring in support of our debut. We look forward to tour Europe and Mexico, and then record the next album.

CV: Thank you again Jorge for spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. It was such a pleasure. I wish you all the best.
Jorge: Thank you for taking the time to interview us. Cheers from Mexico!

Check out Jet Jaguar at:
Bandcamp: https://jetjaguarofficial.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ArRQmsTsdLS5Kv9UbSlR3?si=xAw9ZR3yTtaKS2kDXCQciQ
"No Surrender" Official Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVQOPCcHRbY
"Blinding Lights" Official Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjQcxmoEE9Y

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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, show host, dreamer and guitarist for the traditional Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me; what I couldn't say in speech, I was able to do with the written word. Writing has given me a voice and a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books and now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.