{"id":51722,"date":"2019-07-26T09:30:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T08:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=51722"},"modified":"2019-07-26T09:30:38","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T08:30:38","slug":"better-on-me-in-conversation-with-max-george","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2019\/07\/better-on-me-in-conversation-with-max-george\/","title":{"rendered":"Better On Me: In Conversation With Max George"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>In conversation with Malvika Padin, Max George reveals more about his summer release \u2018Better On Me\u2019, the evolution of his sound and what question he wish he was asked in interviews.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Random Ad stuff --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-slot=\"3107208401\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2076862002005673\"><\/ins><\/p>\n<p><script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What is the inspiration\/message behind \u2018Better On Me\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was a bit of a tongue in cheek idea about a person you have been with being at their best when they are with you and vice versa. Having a connection that will always be there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Would you say your music is based on personal experiences or do you take creative liberties with it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I think there are always some aspects of personal experience involved. Sometimes it\u2019s more obvious but being in a song like this it\u2019s probably better being discreet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How has your sound evolved over time?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I think it happens naturally with growing up and having new experiences. In terms of musically, I think I\u2019ve tried to experiment with different ways in which I use my voice. I think &#8216;Better On Me&#8217; is heavier on falsetto than a lot of my other songs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Who inspires or influences you both professionally and on a personal level?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I&#8217;d have to say, my dad. He\u2019s my manager now but has been there with me since day one. He also helps with the creative side too which is awesome.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>If listeners could take away one message from your music what would you want that to be?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Life\u2019s too short not to play hard too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What has been the most memorable moment in your career so far? What\u2019s next for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Probably when The Wanted has our first number One. It came out of nowhere. We were in complete shock and there were a lot of tears shed that day. Next is &#8216;Better On Me&#8217;, followed by more music. I\u2019ve been lucky enough to work with some amazing Producers and writers over the last few years and I can\u2019t wait to put it all out there. I\u2019ll be busy over the summer doing shows too which I\u2019m really excited for.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What\u2019s one question no one asks in an interview you wish you were asked?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What a great question! 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