Interview with the band Red Giant
By Mick Michaels
COSMICK VIEW: Hello! Welcome to The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.
CV: Every artist experiences highs and lows. Many struggle just to move from one level to the next, and some, unfortunately, never do. What would you consider to be a pivotal point in an artist's career which would take them from one level to the next that a struggling artist should be aware of? Is it an individual mindset or does it equate more to opportunity? Or is it something all together different in your opinion?
Opportunity would definitely be part of it. Sadly in this day and age they are few and far between. Music has become a club for the rich and if you can’t afford the entry fee then your not getting in.
Lots of bands these days, including Red Giant are stuck from progressing any further due to the next rung of the ladder being hidden behind a pay wall that only the very rich can afford.
The industry has no money and no ability to take a band from nothing to something. The only way it happens now is if you can pay for it yourself. That costs a lot more than most people will have in a lifetime.
It's so sad because there are so many bands out there making stunning music and they will never get the breaks or the audiences they deserve.
CV: What have you found to be the balancing point between relevance and over saturation when it comes to being an artist? Is there a fine line between the two or can it be looked at to some degree as the two essentially being one in the same?
That seems to change every other week now. Social media is like a mafia who you owe money to.
If you don't post consistently and constantly, then it punishes you.
Not very well. Too bad I want my content. Your phone died and you lost the video. Too bad i want my content. Its brutal.
Oversaturation is definitely something that every band does now. There's always new posts coming out that people look at for 15 seconds then scroll away.
You can’t let things breathe anymore because you have to try and maintain attention.
CV: Is there any level of consideration, or even concern, to deliver on expectations, whether it being your own or that of the fans, when working on new material?
There shouldn’t be. As an artist you have to grow and change. That's just the way it is. You do not want to be stuck doing the same thing over and over again. It's very damaging and can really kill your creativity.
There's always going to be people who prefer what you did before, but for every person that walks away another one will take they’re place.
You have to take risks and not be scared. These days though with follower numbers being a sign of good or bad it takes more guts than ever. You have to be willing to risk it all.
CV: For you, what’s first when it comes to songwriting…is it a matter of lyrics melody, chords, beat, attitude? Or is it more organic than that where the moment dictates the process and outcome?
The music always comes first. If you have a great musical foundation from the get-go the rest can sometimes be easy. The song will tell you what it's about if it's fleshed out the way it wants to be.
Music, melody, lyrics. Listen to what it wants and you’ll always be ok.
CV: What do you believe makes songwriting more honest and impactful...that something that both the artist and listener can share?
Writing from what you know makes it honest. Writing about things you have no real knowledge about makes it disingenuous and people will see straight through you.
Your life should inspire you and your experiences should be the things you write about and never be afraid to talk about the darker side of life in your music. People need to know that it's not all sunshine and rainbows.
CV: What do you feel has been the greatest contribution to your success as an artist?
Honesty. Being ourselves and not selling ourselves short just for opportunities that wouldn't last.
You always want to be you and never wear a mask because people will eventually see through it and you can’t keep up that façade.
Be yourself always. Be honest and truthful with your music and that will always steer you in the right direction. It might not lead to fame and fortune but it's real and that's better in the long run.
CV: What's next for you? What can fans expect to see coming up?
We are planning on recording a new album in 2027 with the idea of releasing it later that year. We’re in the process of writing at the moment and are really excited for people. To hear our new songs.
CV: Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with
our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.
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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, author, show host, big dreamer & 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 & a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books & now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar & showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.
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