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“Making a record's a real fight for me. I'm constantly fighting with this thing inside of me that says I should be sitting in a room with Matthew Shipp or I should have Han Bennink on drums or this song should be playing for the next 20 minutes in my head, not a silly little pop song. It's constant.”

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Jason Pierce

Jason Pierce, born in November 1965, is a renowned musician. His musical career began in the 1990s, and he is known for his unique musical style and profound emotional expression. His music blends various elements, including folk, rock, and electronic music, creating a distinctive sound. Jason Pierce's musical career began in the 1990s with the formation of the band Mogwai. His career has been marked by changes and challenges, but he has always maintained a passion for music. His musical works have received widespread recognition and awards, and his music has had a profound impact on contemporary music, inspiring many musicians. more

“Sometimes it's easier to make decisions when you know that you've tried things that are so wrong, you know, "OK, I don't go that way with it. I don't go this way with it." The way I work, I kind of have to go down all those wrong paths to know that the one I'm doing really is the one that is going to work.”

Kind Sometimes Decision Path Going To Work

Author:Jason Pierce

“I kept saying I got sick of listening to people's productions, like people who had no ideas, no songs, nothing to say but could still con people's ears into thinking those songs were there by the application of production. I kind of wanted my record a little more honest than that: "Well, this is us. We put a microphone on it. Here it is."”

People Thinking Kind Song Honest Listening Sick Application

Author:Jason Pierce

“Radio is so cutthroat, but I do feel like the music industry is structured so differently than it used to be. I'm amazed and in awe of artists who can build a parallel universe that's so big and clearly defined that the mainstream finally has to pay attention.”

Artist Universe Attention Pay Attention Awe Amazed Music Industry Parallel Universe

Author:Caroline Polachek

“Success will come. Or it won't. But I think you can only make a go at it in a big way by fully being yourself and taking risks. People can feel risks.”

People Thinking Risk Being Yourself Taking Risks

Author:Caroline Polachek