I was excited by the process of Pandora, which I still think is a decent product. Not as great in actuality as it sounds. After the first hour, its weaknesses start to show up. Trent Reznor actualitydecentexcite Change image and share on social
I think early on in my career, I was heavily inspired by bands like Throbbing Gristle and Test Dept, and films of David Lynch, for example, where the soundscape plays a very important role in the listening experience. Trent Reznor bandcareerdavid share on social
Wal-Mart went on a rampage years ago insisting all music they carry be censored of all profanity and 'clean' versions be made for them to carry. Trent Reznor agocarrycensor Change image and share on social
My advice today, to established acts and new-coming acts, is the same advice I'd give to myself: pause for a minute, and really think about 'What is your goal? Where do you see yourself?' Trent Reznor actadvicecome Change image and share on social
To me, rock music was never meant to be safe. I think there needs to be an element of intrigue, mystery, subversiveness. Your parents should hate it. Trent Reznor elementhateintrigue Change image and share on social
In 2010, aside from that niche of music that I have no interest in - Black Eyed Peas territory, disposable pop stuff - there's almost an incentive to go back to making music as adventurous and groundbreaking as you can, because nobody gets a big hit anymore. Trent Reznor adventurousanymoreback share on social
I'm very much aware of the dangers of becoming a cliche. Mr. Anger, someone who gets meaner, angrier on record. Trent Reznor angerangryaware Change image and share on social
Making noise is easy; making stuff people understand is an easy thing to do. Trent Reznor easymakenoise Change image and share on social
Sometimes the worst thing that can happen is, 'Oh, I'm on stage playing a song,' because you're daydreaming about something else, you're on autopilot. You have to fight that. Trent Reznor autopilotbaddaydream Change image and share on social
I don't even know why I'm saying this in an interview situation, but I always feel like I'm not good enough for some reason. I wish that wasn't the case, but left to my own devices, that voice starts speaking up. Trent Reznor casedevicefeel share on social