Ever wonder what happens to Pop Stars when the spotlight moves on to the Next Big Thing? British writer Nick Duerden interviewed dozens of Pop Stars, from famous names like Joe Jackson and Bob Geldof to lesser acts and One-Hit Wonders. Here's what we thought of the book at Nu Shooz HQ.
Read moreNu Shooz Interview with David Hooper on Music Business Radio
Catch the latest SHOOZ interview on the Nashville-based podcast "Music Business Radio" with Host David Hooper. First, we cover some of the usual territory, the Hits, the Record Label, the Grammys, etc. Then the discussion veers into the Creative Process, the Current State of the Industry, and why we don't believe in Writer's Block. It's a deep dive into the Band's unique journey in the Music Business.
Read morePerennial Interview Question #3: How’d You Get The Band Name?
Ever wonder how the band got its name? Well, wonder no more! John answers the perennial interview question, How’d You Get The Name?
Read moreNU SHOOZ Time Machine: Hangin' w/Alice Cooper
John runs into Alice Cooper at Atlantic Recording Studios in the 80s and learns a few production tricks in the process.
Read moreNU SHOOZ Time Machine: The Riot On Sunset
It’s our NU series, NU SHOOZ Time Machine! In this episode, it’s 1986 as we travel back in time to “The Riot On Sunset” in Hollywood, CA — also known as The Continental Hyatt House. We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto.
Read moreHappy Nu Year! Inspiration & Uplift
Four of the best words in Western Literature are, "This Too Shall Pass" Think of all the things that have come and gone; The Great Plague, The Spanish Inquisition, Joe McCarthy, Shoulder Pads! THIS TOO SHALL PASS. So, what do we do while we wait for this moment to pass? What inspires us to keep going? We've got a few things to share with you that we hope will lift your spirits.
Read moreNU SHOOZ News: Time Marches On
These Shooz have been on a lot of stages! As the world opens up for live performances, will they see any action? Plus, it's the 42nd anniversary of the founding of Nu Shooz!
Read moreInterview w/Ryan Reed on The Vibe
We're not doing many interviews these days. But there's this hard-working Indie Radio Station, KXRW//XRAY.FM, out of Vancouver, Washington, that you should all know about.
Last Thursday, John had a Zoom chat with Ryan Reed, host of THE VIBE. They had a great conversation about success over the years, the transformations of Nu Shooz, future projects, and more! A good time was had by all. You can listen here.
Read moreFebruary News
‘F’ is for February… and for FUN. Check out what we’ve been up to and what’s ahead for Nu Shooz.
Read moreNu Shooz Goes to Bagtown!
The real, true-to-life story of the bands’ trip to Bagtown.
Plus, the ‘Making Of’ the incredible Bagtown City.