Episode 11: James Michael

Episode 11: James Michael

Author: HomeGrown Hits January 8, 2015 Duration: 1:14:23
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For our eleventh episode, we kick the dial up to eleven!  Tony and Jim are joined in studio by Producer/Songwriter/Rock Star extrordinaire James Michael to run down the HomeGrown Hits Top Ten.  James brings his songwriting and production sensibilities to bear on our charts, giving a short commentary on each song.  He drives home the point that songwriting and song structure should always trump production quality when crafting and recording a tune.

James Michael is the producer, songwriter, and mixer of many chart-topping rock and pop hits of the past decade.  He is a founding member (along with Nikki Sixx) and lead vocalist of Sixx:AM.  The band's debut album, which James produced, contained the No. 1 Billboard rock track of 2008, "Life is Beautiful".  He produced and co-wrote Mötley Crüe's last studio album, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums. He has written for and produced artists such as Papa Roach, Alanis Morissette, James Durbin, Hinder, and Kelly Clarkson.  James spoke to us just prior to heading out on tour to promote the latest Sixx:AM album, "Modern Vintage".

[Recorded 6 January 2015]


Tony and Jim have built a real community with HomeGrownHits.com Radio, taking the energy from their popular website and translating it into a weekly audio experience. Each episode feels like hanging out in a studio with two passionate guides who genuinely care about independent music. You'll hear their curated countdown of the site's Top Ten, a list they discuss with a mix of genuine enthusiasm and the occasional friendly debate. Beyond the charts, the heart of this podcast lies in conversations with the people who actually make the music. They pull back the curtain with professional songwriters, artists, and producers, digging into the practical tips and creative tricks that go into crafting songs. It’s that blend of discovery-hearing new homegrown hits-and practical insight from established music makers that makes this show a unique resource. For anyone recording in a bedroom studio or dreaming of sharing their own sound, this podcast offers both inspiration and a sense of connection to the wider DIY music world.
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