Cindy Wright's AC Interview with Dan Hunter of Play Radio Play
May 31, 2007 by
The internet offers many ways for people to get their talent discovered. Whether you are great at photography, writing, a great undiscovered poet or in the case of Dan Hunter maybe making music is your passion.
Seventeen year-old Texan, Dan Hunter is the 'poptronica' genius behind PlayRadioPlay (PRP), his site has already hit over one million plays on MySpace and he has opened for Fall Out Boy in many more all in the space of a single year. The highly
anticipated EP The Frequency became available in stores April 24, 2007. Dan has a devoted fan base that discovered his music at myspace. Soon word got around about Dan and many more were tuning in and listening to his music. Soon he was signed to a record label.
May 30th I got to speak with Dan Hunter on the phone for a short interview.
What got you interested in making music with your computer?
Dan - High school, in a music class at my high school. In that class I learned to use Fruity Loops and some other computer programs that make music. So that's how I got started. Then from there I staring writing songs.
What made you decide to put your music on myspace?
Dan - I don't know really. I just started to share my music and it kind of stuck.
What did you think or feel when you first realized that people were really enjoying your music?
Dan - I was excited. It was exciting that so many liked it.
For those who haven't heard of Play Radio Play will you explain how all this came about and what your music is all about?
Dan - I started doing music when I was 14 or 15. It's electronic based pop/rock. I write from my feelings and things I experience.
The Frequency EP was released April 24th correct?
Dan - Yes
How has it done so far?
Dan - It is doing well
Can you describe how it feels to start a hobby on your computer and now have that hobby turn into something that has gotten you lots of fans and a commercial EP and upcoming album?
Dan - Yes it's just amazing.
How different is the EP from the full length album?
Seventeen year-old Texan, Dan Hunter is the 'poptronica' genius behind PlayRadioPlay (PRP), his site has already hit over one million plays on MySpace and he has opened for Fall Out Boy in many more all in the space of a single year. The highly
Dan Hunter/ Play Radio Play
Date of Interview: May 30 2007May 30th I got to speak with Dan Hunter on the phone for a short interview.
What got you interested in making music with your computer?
Dan - High school, in a music class at my high school. In that class I learned to use Fruity Loops and some other computer programs that make music. So that's how I got started. Then from there I staring writing songs.
What made you decide to put your music on myspace?
Dan - I don't know really. I just started to share my music and it kind of stuck.
What did you think or feel when you first realized that people were really enjoying your music?
Dan - I was excited. It was exciting that so many liked it.
For those who haven't heard of Play Radio Play will you explain how all this came about and what your music is all about?
Dan - I started doing music when I was 14 or 15. It's electronic based pop/rock. I write from my feelings and things I experience.
The Frequency EP was released April 24th correct?
Dan - Yes
How has it done so far?
Dan - It is doing well
Can you describe how it feels to start a hobby on your computer and now have that hobby turn into something that has gotten you lots of fans and a commercial EP and upcoming album?
Dan - Yes it's just amazing.
How different is the EP from the full length album?
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