“It doesn’t matter to me”: Bryan Adams says guitar music “isn’t particularly popular at the moment”, but he’s not concerned – here’s why
Some may beg to differ, but Bryan Adams feels guitar-driven music isn’t all that popular right now.
Despite this, it seems the legendary rock artist isn’t too concerned about it, and feels that no matter what, guitar will always stick around regardless of its presence in popular music. Adams is gearing up to release his 17th studio album this August, Roll With The Punches, which is described as “packed full of powerful rock anthems” no less.
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Though steeped in classic guitar music territory, the new record also shows Adams moving with the times, as it marks his first full length record of new material to be released via his own independent label, Bad Records – a move a lot of artists both big and small are now pursuing.
Speaking to Classic Pop magazine, Adams explains why he feels no fear over the changing landscape of music: “I know that guitar music isn’t particularly popular at the moment, but it doesn’t matter to me ‘cause I know there are people out there that really like it, if they get a chance to hear it. So, I play to the converted.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Adams discusses the making of the album, and how he prefers to keep recording simple and avoids over-producing for a natural ‘band in the room’ feel.
“That’s the key,” he says. “That is how I make all my records. I don’t really know how else to do it. I don’t have enough keyboard savvy to be sitting there behind a bunch of synths. I just put everybody in the room, it’s easier!”
Roll With The Punches will be released on 29 August. You can also catch Bryan Adams on tour now.
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