Interview with the Noise rock Band Asbestos Worker
By Mick Michaels
COSMICK VIEW: Hello! Welcome to The Cosmick View. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.
Asbestos: My pleasure!
CV:
What do you feel is a real game changer for an artist or band when it comes to
their career in the modern music industry? Is it something they do, or say, or
achieve…?
Asbestos Worker: I think it’s probably different for everyone.
I suppose it depends on your goals. For me I think the best thing is to connect
with your fan base…whenever you play shows. Get out there and meet the people
who paid to see you. Your fans are your biggest marketing asset.
CV:
Years ago it was said that video killed the radio star. Has social media killed
what was left in your opinion?
Asbestos Worker : Hell no! Social media has put me onto
countless new bands and exposed my band to way more people than I could have reached
the “old school" way.
CV:
With the world now being post-COVID, how has things changed for you as an
artist? Has a new music industry really emerged in its wake as many are saying?
What are your thoughts?
Asbestos Worker : Personally I think it’s a little early to say
anything about the industry. But things are definitely different for me. Having
gone from a 1 man studio only musician to a full band and performing live. It’s
a whole new ballgame now!
CV:
If you knew the pandemic was coming, what would you have done differently as an
artist to prepare?
Asbestos Worker: Nothing.
CV:
Do you believe bands and artists who make the biggest impact on fans, as well
as other artists,are really ever aware that they are? Or do you think it’s more
like a tunnel vision sort of existence for them,where they’re somewhat in the
dark? Do you think such artists can actually see past their own work to even
know the ripples they make on others?
Asbestos Worker: They might. If they’re told enough times.You
always hope your art makes an impact. But I don’t know if it’s possible to feel
the impact of your creation. You only feel the need to get it out there.
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?
Asbestos Worker: Music can play whatever role you want it to.
That’s the best part! Music doesn’t need to be anything it can be background
noise, meaningful social commentary, or adolescent humor and still all be
beautiful.
CV:
What do you consider “being relevant” is when discussing how artists and bands should
present themselves to the public? Does relevance translate into success in your
opinion? In addition, what do you feel an artist can do right now to stay
relevant?
Asbestos Worker: As a musician, people buying your records is
success. Whether that’s because you write songs about the topic-dejur or about
how Taco Bell and toilet paper go hand in hand.
CV:
As an artist, what do you see as being your biggest lesson learned? And what
type of impact has that lesson had on you as a person and your career?
Asbestos Worker: Write songs for you. Then you’ll have passion behind it! If your
passionate about it chances are someone else will be too.
CV:
What's next? What can fans expect to see coming from you?
Asbestos Worker: With the new personnel in the band expect our
stuff to get a little heavier and faster.
CV:
Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. It
was such a pleasure. I wish you all the best.
Asbestos Worker: Same to you! Thank you for your interest!
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out Asbestos at:
Bandcamp: www.Asbestosworker23.bancamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeofhaterock
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