“As awesome as it is to be with a big act and get three catered meals a day and get a dressing room with an actual shower in it, it's hard sometimes as a new artist to come across in 25 minutes. You get 25 minutes to hopefully impress these people. I think the longer set is more suitable for us and gives us an opportunity to connect better.” PeopleThinkingGivingSometimesHardBigsArtistThreeOpportunityRoomsMinutesHopefullyMealsShowersImpressDressingsSuitableDressing RoomsNew Artists Author:David Nail
“New artists will be discovered and trained. Moreover, when the artists who've gone abroad return home, they can share and pass on skills and knowledge to their peers here. I am certain their stints abroad will make them better artists and mentors. It will teach them discipline and independence. It will broaden their horizons.” HomeArtistCertainTeachGoneShareReturnDisciplineSkillsIndependenceHorizonMentorPeersHere I AmNew ArtistsSkills And Knowledge Author:Ryan Cayabyab
“I've been starting in new places year after year after year. It's just like when I went to Greece or the Philippines. I love when people think I'm a new artist. It's a chance to start over.” PeopleThinkingYearsArtistChanceStartingGreeceStarting OverPhilippinesNew PlacesNew Artists Author:Thalia
“It is really sad for the new artists. Where's the next Elvis, where's the next Beatles, where's the Zeppelin? They're out there but they don't have a chance because once upon a time we [musicians of the 60s] had record companies, and they would support you and have point of purchase material and they would give you advances. In other words, they gave you the air to breathe to find yourself and spend the time to learn how to run.” GivingRunningArtistNextChanceCompanySupportRecordsAirMaterialsMusicianBreatheFinding YourselfOnce Upon A TimeRecord CompaniesSupport YouZeppelinsReally SadNew Artists Author:Gene Simmons
“A new artist today has to get their teeth fixed, has to tighten their jeans up, and they have to get 'em the right kind of hat, and if anything's wrong with their nose, if it's a little crooked, it's got to be straightened up.” IfsKindLittlesTodayArtistTeethNosesFixedHatsEmsJeansCrookedNew Artists Author:George Jones
“I know I can only do as much as I can do... Although I have so many ideas of my own, I'm still very interested in helping to cultivate and encourage some promising new artists. But there are a lot of people and, unfortunately, a very small window.” PeopleKnowsI CanIdeasHelpingArtistCan DoMy OwnWindowNew Artists Author:Tyler Perry
“In changing times, we should all lend our support to the independent retailers. Without independent retailers, many of the biggest names in music would still be undiscovered. They break new artists and movements. We all know the industry is changing, but we can't forget where we came from.” KnowsShouldStillsArtistNamesForgetBreakSupportMovementIndustryIndependentRetailersNew ArtistsWhere We Came Author:Gorilla Zoe
“Art is difficult. It's not entertainment. There are only a few people who can say something about art - it's very restricted. When I see a new artist I give myself a lot of time to reflect and decide whether it's art or not. Buying art is not understanding art.” PeopleGivingArtArtistDifficultUnderstandingArt IsEntertainmentBuyingNew ArtistsBuying Art Author:Anselm Kiefer
“My advice to new artists is to embrace a broader concept of timelessness than vintage or retro.” ArtistAdviceConceptsEmbraceVintageTimelessnessRetroNew Artists Author:Brandi Carlile
“I ain't a new artist, I'm good in the studio, I don't need somebody to hold my hand in the studio. I don't even really want them all over my album or anything like that.” WantNeedsHandsArtistAlbumsStudiosNew Artists Author:Jadakiss
“As a new artist - I don't care who you talk to - I think everyone would agree, it's hard to get your expectations right.” ThinkingHardCareArtistExpectationsAgreeDon't CareI Don't CareNew Artists Author:Hunter Hayes
“I would tell new artists to be themselves. Show your talents first, have your own identity, don't try to be Lady Saw. If you're coming out to be like me, once you get in, return back to yourself, that's the only way you'll be happy. Don't come in trying to be me and then disrespect me.” IfsWayTryingFirstsShowsArtistSawsTalentIdentityReturnLike MeComing OutDisrespectNew ArtistsReturn Back Author:Lady Saw
“The fact that people are embracing me so well as a new artist and being taken so seriously is something I'm really surprised by.” PeopleWellsFactsArtistTakenNew Artists Author:Alessia Cara
“When new artists come out and they're not being cosigned or some company doesn't have a stake in it, or someone's not getting paid under the table to produce the whole record or bring it to video, the artist really suffers.” WholeArtistSufferingCompanyRecordsProducePaidTablesVideoStakesNew Artists Author:Pharoahe Monch
“Sometimes it's hard to listen to new music and get motivated, because it's elementary to me - no disrespect to new artists, because that's where we started, too. But it's like they're way back there in first grade, and I'm in college.” WayFirstsSometimesHardArtistCollegeGradesMotivatedDisrespectNew MusicNew Artists Author:DJ Quik
“It's just a blessing. Artists search and search for songs that will connect for a new artist because the familiarity is so low. People don't know what you look like. It's just so unbelievable to find a song that people are relating to. To have a song that people will actually pick up the phone and call the station to ask. It's a blessing.” PeopleKnowsLooksArtistSongAsksBlessingLowsPicksPhonesStationsUnbelievableFamiliarityNew Artists Author:Rodney Atkins
“I have my own little sense of style. As far as image goes today for a new artist, you'll find that fashion is really important. I wouldn't want to show up for a performance in something that is absolutely the opposite of who I am as an artist.” WantLittlesImportantShowsTodayArtistMy OwnFashionStyleOppositesPerformancesWho I AmNew Artists Author:Miranda Lambert
“I remember the excitement of being a new artist. When up and coming artists ask me like, "Any advice you have for me?" I always say, "Take it all in because you'll never be a new artist again".” RememberArtistAsksAdviceAsk MeExcitementNew Artists Author:Brooke Valentine
“There's lots of R&B blogs that I like going on and it basically just names new music that isn't out and won't be out for a long time and stuff. It just gives you an insight on what's coming up next and finding out about new artists.” GivingLongArtistNextNamesStuffFindingsLong TimeInsightBlogsNew MusicNew Artists Author:Cher Lloyd
“The best part of being signed by a major label was having the support of a big company behind me and the ability to meet new artists and producers.” BigsArtistAbilityBehindsCompanySupportMajorsProducersLabelsBig CompaniesNew Artists Author:Jessica Sanchez
“As a new artist you should ignore trends at all costs.” ShouldArtistCostTrendsNew Artists Author:Wendy Starland
“I love a lot of the young, new artists who are coming up, including Adele. I suppose anybody would freak out to work with her. To be able to play a saxophone solo on one of her songs would be the most ultimate thing ever.” PlayWould BeAbleYoungArtistSongUltimateIncludingFreakSoloSaxophoneNew Artists Author:Dave Koz
“I think in terms of getting new artists who are not in that sort of stereotypical teenage boy demographic; there's been a lot of progress recently. And I shouldn't make a definitive statement about this, but my impression is that the main impediment to progress in that regard is the number of people who are choosing to make a go of it.” PeopleThinkingArtistTermNumbersBoysProgressRegardImpressionStatementsTeenageDemographicsImpedimentsNew Artists Author:Adrian Tomine
“I'm a big fan of certain new acts. I love any genre of music, and I think it's really great to see that there are new artists coming through. It's kinda funny to think that I'm like the old man on campus now. But I'm really happy for groups like One Direction. I think they're really good guys.” ThinkingMenBigsArtistGuyCertainGroupsFansGenreOld ManReally GreatGood GuyCampusReally HappyOne DirectionNew ArtistsGenres Of Music Author:Joe Jonas
“Times are completely different now. If you're a brand new artist with a record you want to release to the masses, I would suggest you try and get it hot yourself first. This way you can create your own demand so you'll end up having the option of demanding what you want if you do decide to sign with a label. If you don't and you still get on hot on your own, you then have the ability to reap all of your profits.” IfsWayWantTryingFirstsStillsDifferentEndsArtistAbilityRecordsDemandMassHotProfitWhat You WantReleaseBrandsLabelsReapBrand NewNew Artists Author:Ashanti
“As a new artist there are so many new ways to put music out there where you don't necessarily need a label because now labels will have their hands in your pocket and leave you with less control.” WayNeedsHandsArtistLabelsPocketsNew WaysNew Artists Author:Ashanti
“[I] try to do both because the writing for me, to be a new artist, the writing is gonna pay the bills.” WritingTryingArtistPayBillsNew Artists Author:PJ Harvey
“I want to be a manager for new artists, get real estate.” WantRealArtistManagersEstatesGet RealNew Artists Author:Lil Boosie
“Sometimes I look at new artists trying to come out or trying to make their name and it's like they're coming into the game blind. They don't really know what the world is going to expect from them and they really trying to get in where they fit in but me I almost got the red carpet.” KnowsWorldTryingLooksSometimesArtistGamesNamesFitRedBlindCarpetRed CarpetNew Artists Author:Rakim
“There are a lot of new artists that I really dig and I think they really understand what R&B and Soul music is about.” ThinkingSoulArtistMusic IsMusic SoulNew Artists Author:D'wayne Wiggins
“I hear some new artists that sound country but the record labels and country radio lean more toward a more rock feel for what gets signed to a label and played on the radio.” FeelsCountryArtistSoundRecordsRocksRadioLabelsRecord LabelsNew Artists Author:George Jones
“It's so different now coming out as a new artist today than it was when I came out almost ten years ago. Now, it's all about singles, it's really quick, it's online. I came out when people sold records and they still do today but - I don't know what the key is.” PeopleKnowsYearsStillsDifferentTodayArtistRecordsKeysTenYears AgoOnlineComing OutSinglesNew Artists Author:Avril Lavigne
“The new artists coming through were very materialistic and Hollywood, not so engaged in communication.” ArtistCommunicationHollywoodEngagedEngagementMaterialisticNew Artists Author:Patti Smith
“Everything we do helps the new artists in the long run.” LongHelpingRunningArtistLong RunsNew Artists Author:Ice T
“Not even the most powerful organs of the press, including Time, Newsweek, and The New York Times, can discover a new artist or certify his work and make it stick. They can only bring you the scores.” ArtArtistTimePowerfulNew YorkCriticismPressesSticksCriticsIncludingScoreMost PowerfulOrgansNew York TimesNew Artists Author:Thomas Wolfe
“To be given the opportunity to help shape new artists' careers and mentor them to see their dreams come to fruition is a task I welcome with open arms.” HelpingDreamArtistOpportunityGivenCareersArmsShapesTasksWelcomeMentorFruitionOpen ArmsNew Artists Author:Christina Aguilera
“As a new artist, you come out, and there are so many other new artists. It seems like there's a whole wave of new artists that come along every year. In '05, I was part of the crop. It was a lot harder trying to set myself apart from the rest of the pack.” TryingYearsWholeSeemsArtistHarderWavePacksCropsNew Artists Author:Jason Aldean
“I felt like I was definitely robbed, and I refuse to give any politically correct bullshit ass comment. I was the best new artist this year.” GivingYearsArtistFeltRefuseAssCommentRapperBullshitPolitically CorrectNew Artists Author:Kanye West
“I feel like that I'm learning all the time. I'm learning from new artists, from established artists... every time I listen to '70s rock 'n' roll records, I'm learning. And I think that I'm just now starting to get a hold on what I do.” ThinkingFeelsArtistRecordsRocksStartingRock N RollNew Artists Author:Tim McGraw
“Derek Trucks is a real good new artist. He's a young guy.” RealYoungArtistGuyTruckYoung GuysNew Artists Author:Johnny Winter
“As a new artist there's always outside influences trying to tell you how to make a song better for radio and how to do your hair.” TryingArtistSongInfluenceHairRadioNew ArtistsOutside Influences Author:Josh Groban
“I would hate to be a new artist or writer in town today. But somehow the cream continues to rise. If there's one who's great, he just jumps out of the pack like you can't believe.” IfsBelieveTodayArtistHateLike YouTownsCreamPacksNew Artists Author:Steven Curtis Chapman
“Enjoy it - making music is a wonderful way to spend your life.. but do it for the love before a career... it's getting so unforgiving out there - I hate to think of the obstacles in the way now for new artists.. if you love it and you are good, you will be fine.. but be prepared to have to work hard and don't judge your success by other peoples opinions.. have self belief.” IfsThinkingWaySelfHardArtistHateBeliefEnjoyLove IsOpinionCareersWonderfulJudgingHard WorkFineMusic IsI HatePreparedObstaclesBe PreparedBelief In SelfUnforgivingNew Artists Author:Nigel Godrich
“I love seeing strong-willed women inspire little girls. I hope someday some new artist will say 'I was inspired by the Dixie Chicks.” LittlesArtistGirlStrongSeeingInspireInspiredSomedayChicksStrong WilledNew ArtistsDixieDixie Chicks Author:Emily Robison
“I knew it would happen. I knew I'd be No. 1. I'm a new artist; I don't know the rules. Nobody told me it wouldn't happen” KnowsHappensArtistNew Artists Author:Erykah Badu
“It keeps me in touch with younger musicians who are constantly saying, 'Have you heard this new artist, or this new guitar player?' It keeps you reaching.” ArtistPlayerHeardMusicianGuitarReachingGuitar PlayerNew Artists Author:Gary Burton
“Well Ice H20 is my company that I plan to take to the next level with new artists, books, movies and so forth. It's more like a multimedia brand that I want to take to the next level and put some talented people on.” PeopleWantWellsBookArtistNextLevelsCompanyPlansIceBrandsNext LevelNew ArtistsMultimedia Author:Raekwon
“My record label is treating me like I'm a new artist, which is exciting after all this time.” ArtistRecordsExcitingArtisticLabelsRecord LabelsNew Artists Author:Rosanne Cash
“Nowadays you need so much money to be able to launch a new artist, notably in America; you would hardly believe the sums involved.” NeedsBelieveAbleAmericaArtistInvolvedNew Artists Author:Giorgio Moroder
“The advice I have for new artists is this - write great songs and play them live as often as possible. Get residencies all over town and crush it.” WritingPlayArtistSongAdviceTownsCrushNew ArtistsResidency Author:Ben Harper