{"id":5991,"date":"2014-10-31T13:04:01","date_gmt":"2014-10-31T18:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alexz.net\/?p=5991"},"modified":"2014-10-31T13:04:01","modified_gmt":"2014-10-31T18:04:01","slug":"interview-with-alexz-johnson-makewavesyo-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.alexz.net\/?p=5991","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Alexz Johnson — MakeWavesYo.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a short interview with Alexz conducted by makewavesyo.com<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\nSource<\/a><\/p>\n

What are the best and worst things about touring and living on the road for long periods of time?<\/strong>
\nThe best things are the family dynamic that happens really quickly between the bands and getting to perform every night. The worst things are lugging in and lugging out all your gear and merch and you never get down time by yourself.<\/p>\n

Tell us the story of how you got started as a musician and how you got to where you are today.<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s kind of a long story, I\u2019ll keep it quick. I started singing really young, I started writing really young. I got on a TV show. I got to write music for a show called Instant Star and then I started to focus on music. I moved from Toronto to Brooklyn three years ago and this is my 5th tour since moving here. Music\u2019s been\u2026it\u2019s my life. And I just did a record, I funded it on Pledge instead of going the major label route. So, yeah, I guess that\u2019s the story so far.<\/p>\n

What was the first concert you ever attended?<\/strong>
\nCeline Dion! In a box seat, I was 11, it was awesome.<\/p>\n

Show us a hidden talent.<\/strong>
\nA hidden talent? I don\u2019t know if I have any hidden talents. I can make a fish face.<\/p>\n

Why did you choose Let \u2018Em Eat Cake as the album name?<\/strong>
\nBecause to me, it\u2019s a reflection of where I am now in life and it\u2019s my favorite song off the album. It kind of just encapsulates the last 2 years for me and my experiences.<\/p>\n

Are you planning on doing any more music videos this year?<\/strong>
\nYes, I am! After this tour I\u2019m gonna do a music video and I\u2019m real excited about it. I also have a video coming out soon that I\u2019m releasing just in rehearsal, at my rehearsal space that I\u2019m putting out just in the meantime. But yeah, music video after this tour.<\/p>\n

What song do you enjoy performing the most?<\/strong>
\n\u201cHeart Like That,\u201d \u201cThank You For Breaking My Heart,\u201d and \u201cLet \u2018Em Eat Cake.\u201d<\/p>\n

Describe your music in three words.<\/strong>
\nHonest. Soulful, I hope. Loud.<\/p>\n

Anything else you\u2019d like to say to your fans?<\/strong>
\nCheck me out on tour! I\u2019m on tour until December 7th. Probably in a town where you are!<\/p>\n

For more on Alexz, check out:<\/u>
\nalexzjohnson.com\/<\/a>
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