Interview Roundup: Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson is one of the busiest and most fascinating artists working today. His list of credits is massive and ever-growing. Once thought of as a progressive rock artist, today he’s recognized as someone whose work transcends that genre and many others. He may be best-known for his superb remix/remaster work on countless albums form rock and pop’s classic era, but his solo career is deservedly high-profile as well. And for those who dig even a tiny bit deeper, there are his other projects, past and present: porcupine Tree, no-man, Storm Corrosion, Bass Communion, Blackfield, I.E.M… the list goes on and on.
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of witnessing Wilson onstage, both as a solo artist and leading Porcupine Tree. I’ve also interviewed the man on multiple occasions. He’s as thoughtful, engaging and articulate as one might guess. Here’s a rundown of my SW interviews. But please note that there may be others not enumerated here. And I sincerely hope there will be more in the future.
- Steven Wilson (2016) discussing his remix work
- Steven Wilson (2007) from the time of Porcupine Tree’s Fear of a Blank Planet LP
- Steven Wilson (2010) from the time of Porcupine Tree’s The Incident
- Steven Wilson (2018 #1) from the time of his solo album To the Bone
- Steven Wilson on rarities
- Steven Wilson on audience taping
- Steven Wilson on the King Crimson reissue project
- he’s also quoted in a feature I wrote for GRAMMY.com (external link)
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Bill Kopp
With a background in marketing and advertising, Bill Kopp got his professional start writing for Trouser Press. After a stint as Editor-in-chief for a national music magazine, Bill launched Musoscribe in 2009, and has published new content every business day since then (and every single day since 2018). The 4000-plus interviews, essays, and reviews on Musoscribe reflect Bill's keen interest in American musical forms, most notably rock, jazz, and soul. His work features a special emphasis on reissues and vinyl. Bill's work also appears in many other outlets both online and in print. He regularly hosts lecture/discussions on artists and albums of historical importance (including monthly events Music to Your Ears and Music Movie Mondays), and is a frequent guest on music-focused radio programs and podcasts. In Spring 2023 he is co-teaching a history of Rock 'n' Roll at UNC Asheville's College for Seniors. He also researches and authors liner notes for album reissues -- more than 30 to date -- and co-produced a reissue of jazz legend Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's final album. His first book, Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to The Dark Side of the Moon was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2018, and in paperback in 2019. His second book, Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave, was published in 2021 by HoZac Books. His third book, What's the Big Idea: 40 Great Concept Albums will be published in 2024. Read even more about him here.