How to Interview
Alison Lang
(Cover Art: Julia Dickens)
Toronto, ON
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From the weird Halloween cat show of Alison Lang:

Interviewing someone you’ve never met can be one of the scariest parts of covering the music scene. If you are shy/in awe of someone/not good on the phone/not in the mood/tired/hungover/under time constraints, the anticipation before you interview a musician can cause extreme anxiety. Then you actually have to do the thing.

Depending on the mood the musician is in, your interview can either be one of the most satisfying, inspiring conversations ever …or it can be totally horrible and you cringe your way to the end, praying for completion. Here’s how to get the most out of your interviews:

1. Be prepared

This seems obvious but sometimes – especially when you are on a super-tight deadline – it is easier said than done. Whether you’re interviewing someone for a zine or a newspaper or a blog, your life will be easier if you know as much as you possibly can about the person you’re speaking with:

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