Phil Soussan has played with some of rock’s biggest names. But working with William Shatner might be one of the most unusual experiences of his entire career.
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The former Ozzy Osbourne bassist joins Chris Akin on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS to discuss how he ended up performing with the legendary Star Trek actor, what happened when Shatner faced a Riot Fest audience, and why the music they’re creating together is far heavier than some people might expect.
And yes, Tony Iommi is involved.
Beyond the Shatner connection, Phil has something else demanding his attention: COSMO FIGHTER, an ambitious solo project that puts him in complete creative control.
Phil explains why he decided to handle nearly every aspect of the recording process himself, from songwriting and instrumentation to vocals, mixing and mastering. Chris pushes back on whether doing everything yourself can actually hurt a record by eliminating the outside perspectives that make great bands work.
The conversation also takes on an increasingly important question for veteran musicians: Is releasing a full album all at once still the smartest way to reach fans?
Phil believes the music business has changed enough that the old release model no longer makes the same sense. His answer is to divide COSMO FIGHTER into three four-song EPs, giving listeners a continuing stream of new material instead of one release that might quickly disappear.
They also tackle the pressure musicians face when expressing opinions, the unintended consequences of technology, the realities of streaming revenue, and why fans who love an artist’s music should consider actually buying something.
Plus, Phil discusses his live band, the heavier material coming on future COSMO FIGHTER releases, and his plans to keep making music that refuses to stay inside one musical box.
From Ozzy Osbourne to William Shatner to his own creative future, Phil Soussan has plenty to say.
Watch the complete conversation with Chris Akin.
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