Steven Wilson Reveals Porcupine Tree Secrets & The Truth About Coldplay & Radiohead

Porcupine Tree front man Steven Wilson openly talks about his music career, Chris Martin & Coldplay, Thom Yorke & Radiohead.
Chapters
0:00 Steven Wilson
1:13 The Truth About Prog Rock & The Music Industry
18:32 Steven Wilson on AC\DC & Rammstein
35:55 Steven Wilson on Chris Martin & Coldplay
44:58 The Truth About ‘Selling Out’
1:03:28 How The Music Industry Has Changed
1:27:17 Steven Wilson Q&A
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[@RobMooreDisruptors]

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[@macdisciple]

For Steven I wish he had more success, but I really enjoy being part of a “secret club” and seeing him at small and more affordable venues.

[@stevemuzak8526]

It's like King Crimson club. Huge fan base but most people never heard of that band.

[@greatcoldemptiness]

@@stevemuzak8526 Everyone knows King Crimson dude stop trying to look cool

[@analogpark8059]

I appreciated that on the Incident tour. But now the resale ticket market is ridiculous. My 2 fairly mediocre seats for this tour cost well over $200 altogether.

[@gerrevandermeer7500]

@@greatcoldemptiness Say what?

[@juliabazanska]

"Small and affordable"? They've just sold out Wembley Arena.

[@joshuaandrews8622]

Don't know if I've ever seen Steven this engaged by an interview. So enthusiastic and expressive.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

That means a lot, as both a fan and an interviewer. Thank you for sharing this. Do you have a fave part? I love the bit about his biggest failure

[@joshuaandrews8622]

Definitely that as well. Loved his honesty. Part two 🤞

[@marekcom]

SW did a good interview for Romanian TV, worth checking out on YT

[@xedasxedas]

Exactly.

[@sanderdavid8626]

indeed, amazing interview!

[@josueamericanistarv]

He's not underrated, everyone who listens to his music is blown away by the sheer beauty of it. He's just not as famous as it should be, the world literally needs music that touches you this deep. But also this gives us light about the masses, and the music industry. Beauty will never be profitable, massive and an article for conssumption, it will always be something private, intimate and personal, and we all should learn to live like that, staying the fuck out of massive mentality.

[@jeanlundi2141]

Pretty much. People are obsessed with global success.

[@tmst2199]

I appreciate the sentiment. But I also happen to love Led Zeppelin, Alice in Chains and Iron Maiden.

[@lindanoble7047]

I'm glad he's not super popular. As someone said here he's a genius and plays places where we can actually see him perform. I don't doubt he makes money out of it and that's the genius of it. He doesn't answer to anyone but himself

[@tmst2199]

@@lindanoble7047 I'm sure the band also agrees that money isn't important.🤡

[@lindanoble7047]

@@tmst2199don't insinuate l'm a clown!!!

[@barcigian]

Steven Wilson may be the most underated artist in the music industry, I agree, but he has the most devoted audience I've EVER seen and that explains a lot his success as a solo artist! His fanbase idolizes him and listen to everything he does with religious passion (Myself included!).

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

100% with you on this. Anyone into rock I have spent much time and energy trying to convert to PT/SW

[@omnomchomsky]

For me it's a tie between him and Devin Townsend. I can't decide who I prefer. (And I'm completely cool with that. I like them for different reasons)

[@sidnew2739]

This man has no fans, he has disciples.

[@progpuss]

He has so many accessible songs in his catalogue, it’s an absolute disgrace that mainstream has not engaged with him. My wife who isn’t a proger loves certain songs and agrees he should be on the radio.

[@frankhulskof6771]

I think Marillion has an even more loyal fan base, but SW is a close second.

[@nitemunky76]

Steven Wilson: the best musician you've never heard of. Love Steven's music, so lucky to have discovered him many years ago.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Indeed, that is a great title to the next interview: "Steven Wilson; the best musician you've never heard of'

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@RobMooreDisruptors I remember about 8 years ago writing a similar comment on the start of something beautiful by porcupine tree. Porcupine tree probably the greatest band you’ve never heard of. 😂 great interview as well fella. 👏🏻👍🏼

[@duncanmcdermott9041]

Absolutely, have you seen the most recent Interview Robs done with Steven? - It's epic, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZm8aHx5m66ro9ksi=7SnwxSTwujdpS-ZC

[@jankafka7330]

@@RobMooreDisruptors "Steven Wilson: The Best Musician Who Doesn't Consider Himself a Musician"

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Absolute living legend. I can’t get over this guys music.

[@dylansantos5958]

Me too. An unstoppable musician

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

What was the gateway album or song for you?

[@MustObeyTheRules]

@@RobMooreDisruptors believe I randomly tried listening to “arriving somewhere but not here”. That was the first I ever heard and didn’t like it at all at first. I got bored and turned it off. Came back many months later to listen again and was blown away. Then dove head first into PT and Steven Wilson.

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

@@RobMooreDisruptors Fear of a Blank Planet. This was based on an internet recommendation when I expressed burnout on Dream Theater. DT: virtuosity, intensity, and all that, but lacking mellifluous quality. SW & PPT offered all that DT had/has but adds beauty. Beauty is an important quality in music, at least for me.

[@sidnew2739]

@@RobMooreDisruptors "Radioactive Toy" and "Nine Cats". I got instantly hooked. Two months later, "In Absentia" came out.

[@Panospf]

Here in Greece, when the song "blackfield" came out in 2004, it was played by the mainstream rock radio stations 3-4 times the whole day. Even now everyone recognizes its melody. Mr Steven, I think you miss something while valuating your success, but you inspire me more the way you think it is.

[@conscience8284]

I'm also Greek! xD My beloved cousin played the Stars Die single for me back in 1998 while I was in University (I still try to convince her to sell me this CD, but until now, no luck, as expected). It was love at first note. Ever since Steven's music & lyrics is my way to decode the universe. I'm eternally grateful. she changes every time you look by summer it was all gone now shesmovedon

[@Panospf]

​@@conscience8284 Και το stars die και το shesmovedon κομματαρες. Παλι καλα εγω μεγαλωσα με αυτα λογω οικογενειας, προφανως συνεχισα να ακολουθω τον Στιβεν μεγαλωνοντας γιατι η μουσικη του με γαληνευει και με φερνει κοντα στο πως θα ηθελα να βιωνω τον κοσμο μονιμως, οπως πολλοι αλλοι απο αυτη την σκηνη. Με ταξιδευει. Μπορω να ταυτιστω με την κωδικοποιηση του συμπαντος μεσα απο τους στιχους του. Τωρα στο μυαλο μου ερχεται το trains. "Always the summers are slipping away, find me a way for making it stay"

[@conscience8284]

@@Panospf Ναι, ναι & ναι. Το shesmovedon είναι το αγαπημένο μου τραγούδι, ΤΕΛΕΙΑ. Είναι ένας άρρητος αριθμός. all of the rest will flow

[@Panospf]

@@conscience8284 and the moon touches our shoulders and brings the day back

[@conscience8284]

@@Panospf Nαι!

[@stevemuzak8526]

That was easily the best interview with Steven Wilson ever. 100% honest. So well done!

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Appreciate that Steve

[@tmst2199]

Yeah. I enjoyed Moore's treatment of Wilson better than Beato's. Beato actually resorted to name dropping in order to prop himself up in the conversation.

[@duncanmcdermott9041]

Loved it too! Have you seen his recent Interview this month? It's brilliant, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZm8aHx5m66ro9ksi=hIg6r4piZNh4X8LD

[@jordancuthbert5561]

I've watched every single Steven Wilson interview available on KZbin, however, this is the best. No question! I love that it's at a feature film running time in terms of length, and I feel this enables Steven to really explore thoughts, flesh out certain answers to questions and ponder ideas. Well done!! 💯

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

That means a lot as both a fan and an interviewer, so thank you for this feedback

[@duncanmcdermott9041]

Have you seen the most recent one Rob has done with Steven? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZm8aHx5m66ro9ksi=oZ1es9OM4qT4P74r

[@jorgedelabarra7761]

I don't know if Steven Wilson knows this, perhaps he does, but he truly is one of the most outstanding songwriters of our time. For me, he is a true genius.His eloquence when he speaks also manifests in his songwriting process and final product.

[@thesoj]

Definitely an artist you could sit and happily have a chat with. So down to earth and "normal". So what if he's a music nerd, that's part of his appeal. The fact that as fans we don't quite know what he will do next is why we've stayed with him over the years.

[@theworldaccordingto4555]

I always think that Bjork and Radiohead are similar in that fact which SW makes about Radiohead, that they both manage to do the experimental and avant-garde and art rock right there in the middle of the mainstream Pop music world and pull it off to great effect, without being pretentious or contrived but with great integrity, skill and artistry...

[@raykos4257]

They're both the epitome of pretentious.

[@gianmarcoponente4609]

This man can give me chills just by speaking, he's incredible. I've seen almost any interview of Steven Wilson but this one might be my favourite ever, he seemed so engaged cause the questions were good and stimulating.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Thank you so much, as an interviewer and a fan that means a lot

[@duncanmcdermott9041]

Love it @gianmarcoponente4609, Rob has done a recent Interview again with Steven! - It tops this one, let me know your thoughts? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZm8aHx5m66ro9ksi=kUYspnnfVdEJ8WnR

[@ViperKid1]

I’ve been a Steven fan for over 15 years now and this is hands down the best interview he has given in his career. Admirations for the approach and choice of questions and overall manner of communication. Looking forward to that part two.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Thank you, as both a fan and an interviewer that means a lot

[@keziahj]

Totally agreed!

[@duncanmcdermott9041]

Part 2 is up! have you watched it yet?

[@duncanmcdermott9041]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZm8aHx5m66ro9ksi=hIg6r4piZNh4X8LD

[@richardwillis6936]

Steven should remember that he has the respect of the part of the music audience that is deeply rooted in the album culture and those that invest more time and energy into the understanding of what they are listening to.

[@jimhardiman3836]

I think this is something that happens to many musicians that fall under the "progressive" umbrella (Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford etc). They all want to be associated with pop stars and not with other dirty Prog bands.

[@garyroberts1560]

Amazing to think this guy is 55 years old - he never seems to age!

[@Majtzy]

Now that you mention it he really aged well for such a hard working guy!

[@Prizzy999]

Best Wilson's interview so far. Honest, raw, authentic, articulate, interesting, for me Wilson is a legend in his own right, and one of my favourite singers ever. And I own Blackwater Park (among the others) as I'm a huge Opeth fan, saw them live a few times. I have a lot to thank Steven Wilson for, honestly. Keep up the great work Steven, we love you!

[@KnotPhound]

I will never forget the first time I heard Pendulum's The Fountain. If it wasn't for that track I would've never known about the wonderful musician and person who is Steven Wilson as well as Porcupine Tree as a whole.

[@PatrickLarson]

Thanks, did not know about this band.

[@KnotPhound]

@@PatrickLarson Oh, I absolutely recommend you a lot to listen to both Pendulum and Porcupine Tree. Those are excelent bands and personally two of my favorites.

[@xnovanx9273]

Wow...I love Pendulum and I love that track as well but I've never noticed it was made with collaboration with Steven Wilson, what a coincidence

[@signedupfordoconly4275]

I just discovered Porcupine Tree 3 days ago lmao. Here I am listening to him catalogue/critique his entire 30 years creating music and being in the "industry" and I don't know much of it at all, but some has just gotten me hooked. To Mr. Wilson: I'm the guy blasting metal music out my car window :) My brothers and I all! Also, I wonder what Steven thinks of Tobias/Ghost when he was speaking about modern rock artists having a difficult time.

[@greyfox4838]

the title is an atrocity, but I clicked to hear Wilson talk about Radiohead

[@sotiristsakanikas1431]

Possibly the most interesting interview I' ve seen in the music industry. Humble and honest mentality from both sides. Great work Rob! Steven you are huge!

[@autosrus8049]

Steven, I think the way you ran your career is genius! You professionally taped all of your videos when you were playing live. That’s how your audience grew by seeing them on KZbin. A boyfriend shared Waiting phase 1 with me and I loved it so much that I started researching your music and then I was hooked!! I played your music so much in my car loudly that my 84-year-old mom sings right along to it, lol. You are my favorite musician!

[@MrEyegee]

Been loving Steven for years. One of the best.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

What do you think of Steven Wilson? & what did you agree or disagree with during our conversation?

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

I think he's one of the most brilliant artists of the last 30 years.

[@cinejourneys]

I’m a massive SW fan and that’s how I found the interview. It was excellent, especially when comparing his integrity and success with other artists who “got away with it.” I’m also an entrepreneur that sold a company so I’ll be looking further at your podcast/channel. Thank you!

[@robertallard4944]

SW and PT are the GOAT’s! Bit o’ trivia: Chris Martin and Lou Reed were both born on March 2nd. Of course, they were born 35 years apart but still…..

[@hmcdonnell23]

Might be the best interview I've ever seen with Steven Wilson.

[@grahamnunn8998]

I think Steven is one of the most articulate people in the business. I have introduced people to his music who have never looked back. His attitude towards doing his thing a letting people decide is noble and, in the long run, a pretty savvy move. He has had along career and will still be around 20 years from now. As a parallel both Steve Hackett and Robyn Hitchcock have done the same thing and managed to sustain a very successful career. As a strange coincidence, two musicians with very little in common but both have similar views socially to Steve Wilson. I think the word is integrity.

[@goingblankagain5238]

What a fantastic interview! As a huge SW and PT fan, I found your questions and conversation with Steven very engaging and insightful. One music lover to another. Loved this!

[@duncanmcdermott9041]

Awesome, loved it too! have you seen Stevens most recent Interview? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZm8aHx5m66ro9ksi=-ayFUlKf-ccAaZ_f, its bigger than this.

[@yarrtaazeem]

first time hearing SW talking and expressing everything so freely. I can listen to him for hours

[@DaneyDaney]

Loved this interview, Rob. As a huge Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree fan it was great to have this insight into his life and his sentiments towards the world of music today, "content" culture, and his departure/reunion of Porcupine Tree. I couldn't help but nod in agreement with the calibre of questions you proposed as well as his answers and what he had to say. Bravo.

[@Stevepesch]

Rob, that was an outstanding interview. I learned so much more about Steven Wilson, his approach to music, and his music career. And be sure you do that follow-up interview with Steven in the next few months. Thank you!

[@magdalenastewart3595]

He is amazing. So creative and beautifully eloquent. His music has been part of my life for so many years- I'm so grateful.

[@mattiadei8402]

This man's a genius of our time. ❤

[@RustieZeplin]

I discovered Porcupine Tree from an advert on the back of a magazine promoting their Signify album. I've been a fan ever since. I really enjoyed the interview and I agree with his comments about how he strives to make his music with integrity above all else.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Thank you for being here and for your comment

[@may_sin7777]

This guys a genius in every sense of the word. Porcupine Tree is one of those bands that should be playing arenas, criminally underrated

[@Kaarna5]

No it shouldn't...

[@lamiaponlo092]

Very interesting interview, very intelligent and very entertaining. It strikes me that the name of one of the most important bands in contemporary music such as Tool was not mentioned and that it was not recognized as one of the most independent and successful groups, at the same time; playing arenas all over the world. Will Tool be the band that Steven would be envying all this time?

[@d_rooster]

I'm saddened that Steven would be frustrated by him not basically being mainstream. I would expect him to understand that he has changed peoples lives with his music in a much deeper way any mainstream music could have. I have been listening to his music all my life and keep coming back for more. Besides Opeth, there have been few other musicians that did that to me. So it's sad to me that he doesn't realize how much the public he does have are invested in his work. As a side note, there is no other band I can listen to live and equate that with their studio work. I find that completely amazing.

[@PapaP86]

I'm not sure if your first sentence is accurate to say. I don't think he was saying he's frustrated by "not being mainstream" to me, it sounds more like he's frustrated by not having gotten more exposure for creating the music he has and does *without* being forced to make music that IS mainstream, like his example with "Shallow" or other songs where it didn't feel genuine from his core. Maybe we're saying the same thing, but I think there is some distinction to be had there.

[@jean-renepirlet]

Listen to Plini 😉

[@d_rooster]

@@PapaP86 You are right of course, I should have been more accurate with my wording :)

[@No_Avail]

Curious if you've heard Riverside's 2015 "Love, Fear And The Time Machine"? I ask because it's the only relatively recent record (that I'm familiar with) that rivals PT's and SW's. Riverside in general make epic records, but this one most resembles PT/SW in my book.

[@kramkalisthenics]

"'I'm saddened that Steven would be frustrated by him not basically being mainstream" Totally. Why any rock/prog person would want that, is mystifying.

[@MrThebigcheese75]

I watched all of this interview and will watch it again, I'm just starting down the Steven Wilson rabbit hole and I'm loving the ride so far. Nice to have someone so down do earth and relatable.

[@EnriqueLopezcompositor]

Great interview Rob, Steven is a very intelligent and humble down to earth guy. I am a songwriter/composer in the Latin market, was introduce to PT's music through a sound engineer I was recording project in Southern California. "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here" was the first song a heard, and went on a ride that took me to another musical world. Since I am also a drummer percussionist, Listening to Gavin's time signatures and the way he compliments PT's recordings, I couldn't resist to listening to their whole catalog. I've been a fan ever since, I'm in my 50's and has introduced PT's music to my two daughters, who happened to be musically incline, and they love the music as well. We already bought tickets to go see PT at the Greek Theatre this month. Will be my first experience watching them live, so thrilled and happy to share this moment with my daughters. My daughter's have their personal list of songs that they love, Trains, Open Car,... to name a few and my list could go on and on. Steven is a genius and a great songwriter/composer, We will have the pleasure on giving him and PT a standing ovation well deserved this coming 30th of September at the Greek Theatre. Like Ringo always says " Peace and Love" everybody ✌✌

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Aw what a lovely comment, I hope your daughters get to see this. I am seeing PT at Wembley. I also rate Gavin as one of the best drummers i the world

[@Nick14orlov]

Dear Steven, I wanna say thank you for your existence. I remember back in 2009 I read an article in magazine about you and Porcupine Tree. And about your upcoming album Insurgentes. It was so tasty written. I found your record and fell in love instantly. Right after that I started to acknowledge PT stuff. I even got inspired by this story of only you recording these first albums, and I started to write my own music too. Later in 2011 I got into Radiohead. Nowadays I believe it is my favorite band. So I sat and watched the whole interview with a big dumb smile on my face. There are no so many musicians whome I can call a heroes and idols, but there will be you definitely! Thank you so much!

[@hotrodzoidberg1]

I’ve never left a comment before on any video anywhere but feel compelled to say that that was the best Steven Wilson interview I’ve ever seen. Might be the best interview with any musician about the music industry vs the entertainment industry. I love his music. And just for the record, if you’re driving around Los Angeles, you will definitely hear Porcupine Tree blasting out of my car.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

AS a fan and an interviewer it is great to read your comment thank you for taking the time to leave your first comment

[@uone9558]

I have been looking forward to either hearing PT or SW music coming out from the car next to me in traffic and vice versa and giving that person a thumbs up. I am 67 and still hold hope that day will come.

[@reallymedagnabit]

I stumbled upon this episode as a massive fan of both Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson here in the States. Without exception, he has been my number one on my playlist for many years. Thanks so much for posting.

[@robagar9056]

Just became a very late bloomer to discover Porcupine Tree, Wow & Double Wow, these guys are amazing, so good, beautiful layers to their music, harmonies, great guitar, how can they be overlooked?

[@antoniogonzalez4252]

I love hearing this man just speak about anything, the interview was fantastic and it felt to me that Steven was really invested in this interview, more so than many others I've heard him in. It's funny you guys talked about social media because that's how I came to know this podcast was even a thing! Will surely stick around and check some of the other guests you've had in the show!

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Yes I like the paradox of social media too, & grateful that you enjoyed the depth of the interview

[@jordyskateboardy]

Awesome interview! Steven is such a well spoken guy! I discovered porcupine tree way after they had parted but was delighted when they reformed. Saw them last week in Amsterdam and boy what an experience that was! This was such a great and inspiring interview as a follow to that experince!

[@joey398]

As big of a fan as I am of Steven Wilson's, I also want to say how amazingly Rob pulled this interview off. Like, the way he talks, it doesn't sound like an interview but a conversation in which you and everyone else is invested.

[@tmst2199]

I just discovered Wilson after decades of enjoying prog metal. I've been living under a rock, apparently.

[@richardmaggio]

Hands down the best interview with Steven I have ever seen. Can't believe that even at almost 2 hours long I could have watched more. My gateway to PT was a bootleg CD of their concert at NEARFest in 2001 (or 2000) while they were on tour promoting Lightbulb Sun. It's why Russia on Ice is my favorite PT tune.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Thank you for this lovely comment, as an interviewer and fan this means a lot

[@lore88824]

Outstanding interview, probably the best I've seen with him in a very long time. Goes into some very interesting and insightful subjects. Made me get back "in love" with the man and his musical world I've been following since quite the beginning, after he "challenged" me with some of his latest releases. Can't wait for the show in Milan.

[@goborbobor4851]

Here is a thought about gate openers: I am a huge music fan, I don’t care about genres, listen to everything from Coltrane to Beethoven, from Michael Manring to Led Zeppelin, from Pat Metheny to Andres Segovia, you get the idea. In the past 50 years of listening I have never come across Steven Wilson though - that is, until I stumbled upon Pariah here on KZbin a few months ago. Ever since I have been literally devouring his music, trying to understand the albums and enjoying every second of the process. So I guess here’s a gate opener for you. Great interview btw, thank you so much!

[@joecp05]

Try listening to the Porcupine Tree album ‘Lightbulb Sun’

[@goborbobor4851]

Roger that, wilco!

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Have you seen that I have now done the part two that we promised you. You're going to love it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZm8aHx5m66ro9k

[@theveggiecat2147]

Steven is simply a genius

[@prog_lover]

So thrilled to see PT live! I've discovered them long after they split up and I'm surprised that they will play again

[@uch1gatana]

I loved this interview. I had the amazing opportunity to see Steven Wilson & Porcupine Tree live at Philadelphia a few weeks ago. Amazing performance. Long live prog rock!

[@tronlady1]

He’s one of the most articulate and intelligent people in the world that’s for sure. I could listen to him for hours!

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

I am hoping round two will go on for hours. I have a plan...

[@prognacio]

He is genius. Love his authenticity and the way he goes deep in analysis of things. Everything he makes is BIG.

[@asimplenameichose151]

This is brilliant. One of the best interviews on the state of the 'industry' and what it is like to try to be a musician and preserve some degree of integrity. Thank you both for this. Not that this matters too much, but my entry into Steven's music (as a lifelong trained classical and jazz musician) was through fans of Yes / Genesis / Gentle Giant / King Crimson et al., whom I have loved since I 'came of age' as a musician prior to going to college. Likewise a long-time fan of Radiohead.

[@brunofilipedbrito]

I must say that I've listened Harridan on a portuguese radio while I was in a shopping center some months ago. I became so happy when I realized that was Steven's voice!

[@marclevesque4710]

Found this interview and must say that it has been an excellent and revealing discussion with one of the best living musicians alive today. Well done and looking forward to the follow-up!

[@steflai2339]

In my opinion Steve is one of the greatest musicians alive on the planet and not only because is good at what is does but also because he is a real artist thing that most of people in the mainstream don't care. He doesn't fake and he uses the artistic expression called "music" to express concepts and feelings by taking advantage of it's infinite possibilities. Nowdays almost all the musicians belonging to the mainstream scene not only don't make anything authentic and beautiful but they don't communicate anything to me. When i listen to mainstream music of 2022 i don't feel anything and i don't learn anything. By listening for the first time "Radioactive Toy" by Porcupine Tree i learned something useful, i got a message, developed ideas and thoughts but in the first place i felt emotions and feelings, things that i can't get with the 2022 pop/mainstream/flat/fake music. I believe that as Steven sais today the frenetic marketing and business operations are woking at a so violent and careless leve that they are killing music and it's main porpuse to be axpression of something. So to have a "selfish" and true artist like Steven Wilson today it's very special and motivating. Thank you for being so determined and true Steven.

[@Zombiezero4]

Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) next!

[@warbirdfotos]

Ron, what a great interview. Steven was totally engaged and just chill. One of the very best talks with one of today's musical giants, thank you!

[@AxeMain]

Top tier interview. I appreciate the opportunity to listen

[@oxvaldus]

In Chile Steven is almost mainstream I would say. His music resonates a lot with our complex, miserable, pure, joyfuly contradictory kind of lives.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

I didn't know that, thank you for sharing. I wonder if Steven knows that?

[@MarceloKatayama]

@@RobMooreDisruptors He has gone to Chile quite a few times, I believe

[@Dimebadguitar]

@@RobMooreDisruptors That's true. SW has been to Chile several times and his concerts are almost always completely sold out. It may not be in the top 10 on Billboard List, but filling stadiums in countries that are more than 10,000 Km from your country is quite an achievement.

[@aradicalmoderate5940]

Fantastic interview! You really asked great questions and let him talk. Being a fan of his music helped you too, I think. Steven is a genius and a great songwriter, and his melodic instinct is brilliant. As a musician and guitar player I have learned a lot from him, thanks to his willingness to share his insight and experiences. Looking forward to a future update!

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Roger that and thank you. Will I see you at Wembley? Yes, I try to let my guests do most of the talking nothing worse that when the interviewer actually wants to be the guest, right?

[@duncanmcdermott9041]

I've just started listening to some of his older tracks again.. He's awesome. Have you seen the most recent Interview with Steven? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX-3knl3p6qCmLcsi=XVRqOjcy47BmhLkx

[@Robfnord]

That was great , can’t believe how quickly that went some long interviews are boring but I loved all of this, thanks !

[@tristan8922]

this was an incredible conversation. Really appreciate you both.

[@adamsargeson2640]

Great interview Rob. Thanks for doing this

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

My pleasure and thank you for tuning in

[@probablyoversharingpodcast815]

Easily one of the greatest interviews on the current state of the music industry and the art world on the internet. Always love hearing from SW

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

As both a fan and interviewer that means a lot, thank you

[@_philipp__]

Amazing interview, very insightful and not your run of the mill questions. I actually like the twist on the interview style when Steven was asking you questions and you randomly presenting points for him to comment on. It didn't feel like a classic interview, but basically a real life conversation that was just joy to listen to. Can't remember the last time I was so invested in a 1.5 hour interview. Great job.

[@pierrealatriste8297]

I've been listening this week "The incident" several times at day almost everyday in loop, the more I listened the more I loved it. This is a great interview with great topics discussed. Congrats and thank you!

[@alexneill8338]

This one of the most thorough and articulate takes on rock music and its place in 2020s society that I've ever heard. Steven has a very clear perception on how the industry has changed throughout the last three decades, and how some people, both artists and musicians, have difficulty letting go of that "old school" way of creating and distributing music and attaining mainstream attention. The other seismic 21st century band that they neglected to mention was Arctic Monkeys - the last gasp of an era-defining, culture-shifting rock band that prevailed in mainstream culture, and that hasn't happened since 2005.

[@budgetguitaristcom]

Really great interview. I appreciate Steven's honesty, and I'm also a megafan. To me, he's a massive role model for artists who want to be artists.

[@daveshonk7702]

Love Steven Wilson, and his music. Blessed to have seen Porcupine Tree live twice.

[@sichelgaito]

To me, Steven Wilson is a one-of-a-kind musician. I discovered both his solo music and Porcupine Tree via the "suggestions" of "similar" music to whatever I was listening on KZbin (or was it Spotify) almost two years ago and have become a great admirer. When I learned that they were playing Berlin (which they will be doing in less than a week), I immediately got tickets. The reason I found this interview was because I wanted to know what to expect in the concert (new stuff vs. old stuff, etc.). The interview reveals a lot about that at the end, but it is definitely an interesting and engaging interview from beginning to end. Thank you for doing it!

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

Never heard of Rob Moore (great interviewer), and this came up in my YT feed. Hat tip to Moore for this excellent interview! Anything Steven Wilson oriented or adjacent is truly worthwhile

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Thank you, as a fan and an interviewer that means a lot

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

@@RobMooreDisruptors Fantastic…listening on Apple pod app, so thanks for that distribution alternative also. Going with pure audio to save power.

[@magpie1862]

He normally interviews extremist far right conspiracy theorists so not sure how Steven has ended up on this channel.

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

@@magpie1862 So, maybe the chat with Steve was a nice reprieve from the insanity.

[@garystocker9450]

I can say without a doubt I may haven't ever discovered PT if not for Rush and Lifeson guesting on Anesthetize. Boy am I glad that happened. Great discussion.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Anesthetize was one of the entry songs for me, too

[@PAWilds60]

Same here.

[@doctordrummerdude]

Same with me-Thanks to Big Al

[@ProgressiveEd90]

Love to be part of this "Cult music" called progressive Rock, send my best wishes to Steven Wilson he is the best he dont need to show anyone how amazing his Music is!

[@deadchannel182h3iqi]

This is hands-down the best SW interview I've seen. Great work.

[@AliKhan-sy9jy]

Thank you for this. Love listening to Steven Wilson bitch about things.

[@joshguitarreiru]

Amazing interview! It's really nice to hear Steven talk so deeply about his career, about music, about the industry, his ambitions, etc. A truly gifted genius!

[@Jean_Maurice]

One of the best interview I have the joy to watch and liste to! GREAT JOB and THANKS!

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Thank you for tuning in I really appreciate it

[@pietdebondt3934]

Really loved the interview and the time you allowed Steven to take for an answer. It resulted in more in-depth replies and made me curious to some of the aspects of his career that I somehow didn't yet pay enough attention to

[@kobecanniere4691]

Really, REALLY enjoyed it! Interview with Maynard last week (with Rick Beato) and now this one… And this one is even better! 😀 Great week! How about trying to interview Michael from Opeth?

[@Daveinitely]

Rick actually mentioned in one of his latest streams that he is gonna interview Steven as well, and that he's trying to schedule things at the moment. Would be really cool as well! Loved this interview, also because it allowed for lengthy answers (in the best way possible). 🤘

[@hmcdonnell23]

@@Daveinitely In a couple of Rick's recent interviews, I highly suggested he interview Steven Wilson. Perhaps he listened to me as he did reach out to me. 😄

[@stevemuzak8526]

@@Daveinitely I was spamming Rick's live chat with Steven Wilson stuff for years.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Thank you that is a great honour. Appreciate the comment

[@chasmenear7130]

Mr. Wilson is a genius. He has VERY large ears, and writes from a place of razor sharp clarity. He is clearly a stellar engineer, and has great taste in guitars/equipment. He puts it all to good use! He also clearly has accumulated many extremely talented friends to work with. I feel that he deserves every kudos available!👹

[@VinnyIyer]

First time I was compelled to watch an entire interview. Truly engaging. Great job to both of you!

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donald-parker]

Funny thing about doorways ... I'm 68 and have long ago stopped listening to radio (and any radio I know seems to fall into 3 camps: caters to boomers like me, so we are not exposed to anything new, "faux country" with cheesy fake harmonies and autotune, and pop stuff that is entirely I IV V vi chords). So I posted on Reddit guitar subreddit asking for inspiration and both Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree came up. Wow! Very prolific dude - I'm amazed I never heard of him before. But now I have so much music to listen to, its going to take me years to appreciate it all. I love the spark and the surprise ... but I have a LOT of listening to fully appreciate. But I'm very happy to have found something new (to me) worth listening to. I get what Steven is saying about the changing landscape. When I was a kid, I would save up for months to earn enough money to buy a new album (often labeled as "stereophonic but capable of being enjoyed on your monorail equipment). And when I got it I would listen to it every day for months until the point I knew every song, in order. I lost that whole process as I got older (kids and jobs and adult stuff really cut into what used to be "free time" as a kid). Maybe we should encourage parents and educators to advocate "a music hour every day" back into people's lives.

[@netanelgallagher7323]

Radiohaed is my favorite band ever. And every album from Radiohaed is different 95 % of the time.

[@marknesser9602]

Hey Steven, What attracted me to Porcupine Tree and your other projects is that you didn't write hit songs, but instead wrote incredible addicting album songs. By the way, I believe that Lazarus would have been a hit, if it had came out 10 years earlier, when all the Radio stations weren't owned by just six big (close minded) corporations.

[@kikomiller30]

Amazing interview and chat! Love Steven, his music is amazing, cant wait for next year, i need the new album now hahah

[@brianbaleda5830]

Porcupine Tree's Closure Continuation introduced me to Steven Wilson's music. I knew it in me i will be a fan of him all the way. What an amazing talent! Hats off!

[@resoundingsource6595]

Wow! How’d you come across C/C?

[@John-la-pizza]

Permanating got a few decent rotations on french mainstream radios, some mainstream press coverage and Steven even guested on "Taratata" a famous live music french show on TV (with an extensive interview). So it"s not like he's never been out here.

[@AA-ll6wd]

Fan of 17 years now. Went to see PT in the OVO Arena in Wembley last Friday. One hell of a performance. 👏 Steven is definitely the greatest creative mind to ever grace the rock scene. He might not be the best guitarist nor the best vocalist but he is definitely the best composer/songwriter and knows how to write songs which enable him to shine as a guitarist and a vocalist. Having Richard Barbieri doing his mental synth helps a lot as well imo. And Gavin, well, Gavin is one of the best drummers of our time. So, they’ve got the creativity and the skill and the ability to create timeless pieces of music. I don’t think I’ve ever heard something they made and didn’t like it. I also don’t think any band on earth is so unique the way they are. As soon as I heard C/C I thought that definitely sounds like PT. There isn’t a single group out there that can sound like that. They are one of a kind. Thank you PT for bringing me so much joy and happiness throughout the last 17 years of my life. Thank you Steven for the music you made while PT were on sabbatical. Can’t imagine life without your music.

[@baneblade__]

I went to the OVO show too! It's my first time going to a concert I'm a huge fan of and it was amazing! I was so lucky, they played all my favorite songs except one!

[@AIMBROT09]

Grateful to be alive alongside with this guy, awesome.

[@relinow6]

This clearly was the absolute perfect interview for Wilson. I've seen many interviews before but none achieve to engage as much as this one. Congrats, can't wait for the follow up in the years coming.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Thank you that means a lot as a fan and an interviewer

[@stevemuzak8526]

He's the most well known unknown musician ever.

[@greatcoldemptiness]

No he isn't lmao

[@l3mp3]

Cool last name

[@cindyhill4864]

I think Steven Wilson hit the music scene too late - we had so much variety in the 80's and 90's, he would have fit in somewhere. I saw Porcupine Tree's opening show in Toronto last night and I feel like they are one of the world's musical biggest secrets.

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Oh wow, how was the gig. I am seeing them Wembley Arena in Nov

[@iloveNgany]

What an awesome show it was. Hey Steven no one's there to watch the video! Lol I was so focused on the music I never even looked at the big screen really.

[@pitpride1220]

This is the BEST Steven interview I've heard. Excellent conversation!

[@mayflyz281]

that was awesome, loved the interview and how candid both of you were, I would have been hard pressed to keep my "fan-boyness" under control but it came out great ! looking forward to part 2

[@Jh9801]

Interesting to hear his reflections on the relative success of the past few albums. I always enjoy everything he puts out, but his work really is at it's best when it's the most ambitious. The last two albums have some gems don't get me wrong. There was just too much middle of the road stuff that didn't stand out, and I don't think it was due to it being pop. It just wasn't very interesting.

[@patthewoodboy]

agree

[@michaelthompson3286]

SW has cracked it; he has a huge catalogue, can put out what he wants and has a massive, dedicated fanbase while keeping relative anonymity in his personal life. Always look forward to what he does next 🤘🏼

[@RobMooreDisruptors]

Yes I think in the end he acknowledged that both his success and failure give him quite a good niche position

[@BrisbaneTeslaGuy]

Agreed

[@pwoods100]

I think at the end of the day, Steven realizes that despite lack of mainstream media support, he has managed to break through the music business in a way that most musicians only dream about. He has the freedom to do whatever music he wants, and have rabid fans from all over the world eat, drink, and sleep whatever he puts out. As he said in this interview, he has made enough money to where he really doesn't have to worry about it anymore. That's a great place to be if you ask me. Sure, it would have been nice if he was as big as Prince - but the fact that so many people are still discovering him, is in my opinion - a unique gift. Everybody already knows about the Beatles. We've all heard of Elton John, Led Zepplin and the Stones. Over and over again. To have an artist like Steven that most people have never heard, and yet at the same time to be as massively successful as he is - is an amazing feat.

[@_jojo11]

This is such a wonderful interview. Thank you for posting this.