Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO On Balancing Art And Commerce In Music Industry [Video]

During an appearance on the Music Matters podcast, hosted by pro musician, producer, and Sports Illustrated photographer Darrell Craig Harris, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, explained that creating music is about finding the balance between genuine self-expression and the commercial demands of the industry.

“If you look at all the musicians around and you listen to their interviews and stuff, you’re gonna see it’s more than the music,” he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “[Your] music is a translation of your life experience. It’s more unique, if you can put yourself there — it’s more unique. You find that that’s your voice, which is very tough in the beginning, but some artists, they could do [it] right away. Some need a few albums to find their voice. But, yeah, so that’s important to understand who you are, what you want and just believe and do it, and then see what happens. That’s …