NU SHOOZ TIME MACHINE: The Tour That Killed The Band
It’s 1981, and the Shooz have “arrived” in Portland, OR, playing to packed houses for dance-crazed revelers. But will they survive their first-ever Northwest tour? Or end up playing to tumbleweeds in the mountains of Montana? Read on to find out more about The Tour That Killed The Band.
NU SHOOZ TIME MACHINE: Soul 45s
It’s the 60s in Southern California, and John’s just been introduced to Taco Bell and Soul Music. Read on to find out what connects his first ever Soul 45 to Nu Shooz on the telly in 1986.
CHOONS: FROM PORTLAND TO THE WORLD; The Story of Nu Shooz' "I Can't Wait."
Host Diego Martinez from CHOONS takes us back to the Mid-70s and the incredible series of events that led to “The Bassline Heard’ Round the World.” It’s one of our favorite interviews ever. Enjoy!
INTERVIEW: LIVED THROUGH THAT with Mike Hipple
How can one moment change a life? In this interview, John tells how a pair of headphones and 16 bars of Hendrix changed his trajectory from pathologist to musician.
NU SHOOZ TIME MACHINE: Recording at Prince's Paisley Park
It’s Nu Shooz Time Machine Story #3! This one takes us to Paisley Park to record our second album, Told U So. Will John fit into Prince’s fur coat? Continue reading to find out more!
BOOK REVIEW: EXIT STAGE LEFT by Nick Duerden
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.
Nu 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.
Perennial 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?
NU 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.
NU 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.
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