Mike Shinoda on the challenge of stepping up as a solo artist: "This is not the hand that any of us wanted to be dealt"
By NME/Sam Moore • August 27, 2018
The Linkin Park musician played solo sets at Reading & Leeds Festivals over the weekend
Mike Shinoda has spoken further about meeting the challenge of stepping up as a solo artist this year – watch NME's latest interview with the musician above.
The Linkin Park musician has embarked on a solo career in 2018, with his debut album 'Post Traumatic' emerging in June. The conception and writing of that record emerged in the months following the tragic death of Shinoda's bandmate Chester Bennington, who died at the age of 41 in July 2017.
Speaking to NME ahead of his set at Reading Festival this weekend, Shinoda reflected on how he's adapted to becoming a solo artist in the wake of Bennington's passing.
"It was [a step up]," he said. "There are a lot of elements of putting out the music, getting on stage, doing certain songs. Some things are harder than others, y'know? I always make at least one moment during the set to pay tribute to Chester, and to give the fans – who, you know, were so touched by our songs with him – that moment of celebration.
"I never want my show to be a sad thing at all, but it feels totally appropriate and healthy to have that moment. And some fans really need that."
Shinoda later added that he has been keen to instill a "celebratory" tone to his music and shows.
"After I put out the album, started playing some shows and seeing the fans in person – like I said before, the tone is much more celebratory," he said. "You know, this is not the hand that any of us would have wanted to be dealt, but if this is what I'm dealing with, then I'm going to make the most of it."
During his set at Reading, Shinoda paid tribute to Bennington during a special moment in his set.
The post Mike Shinoda on the challenge of stepping up as a solo artist: "This is not the hand that any of us wanted to be dealt" appeared first on NME.
Freddie DeBeaujolais We have a Lincoln Park in our town!
Molly I basically profit close to $17k every month doing an online job. For those of you who are preparedto do easy at home jobs for 2h-5h each day at your house and earn valuablepaycheck while doing it... Learn More About This Web....just click on this link and vist tabs( Home, Media, Tech ) for more details thanks GOOD LUCK>>>> bit.ly/2BE7Njf
cumaka I Make up to $90 an hour working from my home. My story is that I quit working at Walmart to work online and with a little effort I easily bring in around $70h to $86h.. Start today and have your first cash by the end of the week... Go this web and START your work..Good luck... ........... Net440.com
buloko I just got paid €6784 working off my laptop this month. And if you think that's cool, my divorced friend has twin toddlers and made over €9k her first month. It feels so good making so much money when other people have to work for so much less. This is what I do please copy and paste here,,,,,,,,,www.jobs63.com
mawutup <B>I've been working for this company online for 2 years, now i get paid 95usd/per hour and the best thing is cause i am not that tech-savy Az ,It's been an amazing experience working with them and i wanted to share this with you, . Visit following page for more information>>......... Net440.com
anjali learn about mind reader visit here thakurbobby.blogspot.com/2019/01/mind-reading.html