Interview with Guitarist Singer Juliel
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to The Cosmick View. Thanks for taking some time out of your day to speak with us. It's greatly appreciated.
CV: Do you think modern Heavy Metal music has evolved past its origins? Or are things relatively still the same?
Juliel: I think the ingredients are basically the same as in the 1980s or 90s and it becomes increasingly difficult to invent something unique and new. How much can you put into the music so that it still is Heavy Metal, but also contains different stiles or sounds.
CV: Does Metal still draw people to want to listen and engage the music while challenging the audience to imagine becoming a musician themselves?
Juliel: Yes, I think so. There is still much appreciation for hand-made music. I give guitar lessons. A lot of the young kids decided to play the instrument, because they listened to Rock and Metal Songs and want to play the stuff.
CV: Many believe that success for a band relies on three major components; good distribution, good PR and good booking. In the new modern music industry, all of that is without a doubt achievable by the artist themselves. Do you feel more and more established acts will go the independent route and eliminate the middle man component?
Juliel: I think it is easier for established acts to manage themselves, because they already have the experience and the personal connections that you need in this business. If you are a new artist and start from scratch, you can easily get lost. And you need to invest a lot of time and money to create the connections you need and push your band to the top.
CV: Do you feel that the idea of a band eliminating those second and third party partnerships; labels, management, bookers, etc., and doing things on their own, is a direct result of artists and bands being misled and taken advantage of for so long?
Juliel: It plays a part. The more people that are involved, the less money reaches the band. The possibilities of direct marketing through the internet has made it easier for bands to manage themselves. On the other hand, because of the sheer number of new bands, it becomes increasingly difficult for them to find a label and they are forced to manage themselves. Many labels don't give bands the chance to grow, they only want to sign artists that are already established.
CV: Do you feel there is a need or want for artists of any style or genre to rise above the past and to do more musically…artistically? Or can a level of comfort be reached and maintained as a means to sustainability?
Juliel: I think people don't want the same stuff recycled all the time. Artist should strive to do something new, but like I said before, it has become more difficult to reinvent Metal.
CV: Many critics believe music is irrelevant today... just background noise. As a musician who is out there writing, releasing, and performing, from your perspective, do you still see music relevance in the world today? Is there a connection?
Juliel: Music has never been irrelevant and will never become irrelevant, because it touches people on a deep emotional level. Only because music is available now all the time and everywhere doesn't mean it has become only background noise. The experience of a live performance cannot be replaced. I am concerned however of how AI-generated music accustoms the ears to something that is artificial.
CV: Has music in general split into too many genres and sub-genre classifications in an effort just to please an indecisive audience in your opinion? Is it just more of a marketing ploy to funnel buyers to a specific brand?
Juliel: I don't think there is something as "too many genres". If you search for something specific the classifications can be helpful. Some sub-genres are perhaps a little exaggerated.
CV: What more can fans expect to see coming from you in 2025?
Juliel: I'm writing songs for a new album, but it will not be finished in 2025.
CV: Thanks again for taking the time to share with our readers. We wish you all the best and continued success.
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