10 FOR TUESDAYS WITH MIKE MOSS

This week we have given singer-songwriter Mike Moss the task of completing our '10 For Tuesdays. So lets get straight into it!

When did you start making music and what was the main reason behind it?

I was at school and I remember going out and buying a 4 track recorder.  I put it in my bedroom alongside my mic and my amp, but I didn’t even own a guitar at this stage!  The first song I ever wrote came from a short composition that a friend of mine had left on that 4 track recorder, combined with a poem I’d written to create a very early version of what is now ‘Morning Call’ on the album. 

Who are your main influences?

My musical tastes are quite eclectic and always have been.  There are obvious choices such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, George Harrison, and U2.  On other days you could quite as easily find me listening to Metallica, ACDC, Paul Oakenfold, The Prodigy, or Matt Monro.

THIS WEEKS MUSIC NEWS (2ND MARCH)

The NME Awards took place earlier this week with Florence + The Machine and The Foo Fighters the big winners. Florence picked up the Best solo artist and Best song awards, where as the Foo Fighters took home Best International Artist and Best Film.

10 FOR TUESDAYS - DEEPAK SHUKLA PART TWO

What musicians are you listening to at the moment and who is your tip for future success?

I’m a big fan of Ed Sheeran and Jessie J at the moment. I really like what their introductions to the music scene in the UK has done for the industry. And their acoustic/edgy/raw and personable approach really appeals to up and coming musicians and the average consumer who can identify with their journey alot more.

THIS WEEKS BIGGEST MUSIC NEWS

Welcome to StudioBookers weekly music news round up, delivering you the best in music news every Friday.

First up The Brit Award nominees were announced at the back end of last week with Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Adele picking up multiple nominations.

Cheryl Cole pipped Simon Cowell in a poll for the best TV judge in a poll ran by Virgin Media.

Single releases this week include songs by Florence & The Machine, Swedish House Mafia vs Knife Party and The Ting Tings. The Big Pink and Enter Shikari have also released their new albums.

10 FOR TUESDAYS PART THREE

“Studio choice is always a difficult process, and StudioBookers are helping that process become easier, and more convenient.”

If you were stuck on a desert island, who would you want to be stuck with, musicians or otherwise?

Haha! I've always imagined being asked this in an interview, yet I've never thought of an answer! I'd say someone like Zooey Deschanel, as she'd be really nice to look at whilst marooned and possibly starving. Also she's a musician as well as an actress (film being another subject I'm obsessed with), so the conversation between us would go on forever!