Nero - Album Writing, Live Show Building & Over a Decade of Nero

Podcast Overview: In this conversation, Will Clarke, Dan, and Joe discuss their experiences as artists and how the music industry has evolved over the years. They talk about the changes in the scene, the impact of social media, and the importance of staying true to their own style. They also reminisce about their early days, the influence of sampling in their music, and the success of their remixes. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and joys of being artists in a constantly changing industry. Nero discusses the process of creating their album and the decision to release it on their own label. They talk about the importance of albums and the experience of listening to them as a whole. They also mention the challenges of choosing singles and the desire for fans to listen to the album in its entirety. They reveal that there will be one more single released before the album. In this final part of the conversation, Dan and Will discuss the importance of visuals in their music and the challenges of creating music videos. They also talk about their live shows and the difficulties of touring, especially in the US. They share their plans for their upcoming live shows and the desire to create a unique and memorable experience for their fans. They also discuss the excitement and nerves of transitioning from DJing to performing live and the importance of pushing themselves creatively. Overall, they express their dedication to their craft and the desire to present their music in the best possible way.

Who Are Nero: NERO are a three piece band from London, consisting of producers Daniel Stephens, Joseph Ray, and vocalist Alana Watson.Their number one debut album Welcome Reality went platinum in 2011, alongside winning a Grammy for single Promises. Their second studio album Between II Worlds was released in 2015. NERO have worked with Baz Luhrmann on the soundtrack for The Great Gatsby, Muse, Skrillex and - as the first of its kind - a Dubstep Symphony performed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra broadcast live on Radio 1. They broke their silence in October of 2023 with new single Truth followed by the announce of their long awaited third album, Into The Unknown released summer 2024.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Location
01:23 Discussing Lisbon and the Art Scene
02:37 Living Apart and Their History
06:21 The Evolution of the Music Industry
08:24 The Impact of Social Media
09:57 Staying True to Your Style
13:39 The Evolution of Sampling
16:59 The Significance of Remixes
38:02 The Decision to Release on Their Own Label
43:19 The Importance of Albums and the Listening Experience
46:19 Challenges of Choosing Singles
46:52 One More Single Before the Album
47:18 The Importance of Visuals in Music
52:13 Challenges of Creating Music Videos
52:45 The Significance of Live Shows
59:05 The Transition from DJing to Performing Live
01:05:06 Pushing Creative Boundaries in Music