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  As owner of this new record label this gives a great opportunity to say it has been a beautiful journey getting here.
It was my dream to become a well known musician since I was little girl. After fighting and breaking the charts and
selling millions of records I now I have the chance to give back to music. It's an honor to be able to provide such
talented acts the chance to have a successful career in this very hard hitting industry. Many people ask me, What is
the best moment in your career? Some may think me selling 100 records or me winning 3 Birdies. But really the
best moment of my career so far has been becoming owner and president of Hot Eye Records. From a business
standpoint, is pretty laughable that my label is non genre specific. Many people don’t understand what went behind
scenes me fitting for this. But my goal is to prove those fuckers wrong. While it’s very difficult to manage a career
of my own while the career of many others, I wouldn’t be able to do this without my assistant and management team.
So a special thank you to Tressa, Christopher, and Jennifer. Look forward to some good music this year. Hot Eye Records
has the best of the best.
Long live Hot Eye Records. Long Live Music! And as I always say……Stay Fierce!- Love Stephanie J. Johnson
Frequently asked questions:
1. We can perform well and we write pretty decent. Is there a possibility we can be signed even though we make metal music? YES.
-We are a NON-GENRE specific label.
2. I love pop music, but I can't write my own songs and I need auto-tune to make my voice sound good. Is there a possibility I could be signed? NO.
-There is a difference between using auto-tune for artistic purposes and using auto-tune because you can't sing. If you make pop music and you can't
sing. Stick to making music videos.
3. I love pop music, I write my own hit songs, but I can't perform. Is there a possibility I can be signed? YES.
-We definitely can provide you with the tools to improve your performing abilities. We team up with the most requested coaches and trainees.
4. Does Hot Eye Record control the artists/band single and album release decision? In most cases NO.
-We rather listen to our artists and bands rather than to order them.
5. We make Electric Folk music. We are not the best looking guys around. Is there a possibility we could be signed?
-Read #1.
6. Is Hot Eye Records supportive of free downloads?
-In most cases yes. Depending on the artist/band and their target audience.
7. Are you going to tell me what to do?
-Excuse me........
Have More Question? Send us your questions on the PM link on the bottom of the page.
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Infinite Interview with Hot Eye Records
Would you like to share your story on signing with Hot Eye Records?
Our old label, Seagull Records, wasn't making a very active contribution to our sound. I mean, that isn't to say that
we hated the company, but we just wanted to see what else was out there. Hot Eye Records has some amazing talent,
and we felt we could learn a thing or two from them. Plus, the company is owned by Stephanie Fierce; there's no way
we'd miss out on a chance to meet her.
-Greg Oldson
You recently released an EP titled Infinite: Then and Now. The EP is pretty long. You guys recently stated it was for
the fans. Did you expect the positive reactions from the critics as well?
We were completely in the mindset that critics would call the EP 'an attempt at milking the fans for all that they're worth',
or something along the lines. So, basically, anything above an extreme negative reaction would be a victory for us.
I know, it might sound wierd to release an album expecting that, but.. we felt kind of shitty about having our fans wait
so long for our next album. So, we gave them this to listen to during the wait.
-Greg Oldson
You have also recently received much positive feedback from other top critics and bands in the industry.
How does it feel to be recognized in that way so early in your career?
It's kind of a mixed bag, in my opinion. I mean, it's absolutely amazing to be noticed at all, so getting recognition on
this level is incredible! But, the more negative part of me is thinking about the fact that this might be the peak of my career,
that we might never be this positively recieved for the rest of Infinite's lifetime. I guess it's just me being a Negative Nancy,
but I've always had worries about my future.
-Eric Quillington
Daniel is set to open for you on tour. Is there a possibility you guys will work in the future?
Oh, I love Daniel to death. He's one of my favorite musicians, so it'd be an absolute honor to work with him.
I'm not sureif his style and Infinite's would really mesh together, but... if I ever have a solo project down the road,
he'd be one of the first people I'd notify.
-Eric Quillington
How would you describe your life now that you are able to travel and basically live your dream?
I don't want to brag, but it's been an amazing experience. The best part about this new lifestyle is getting to meet the musicians
that I've basically idolized my whole life. I mean, we worked with the Bards, and were practically star-struck the entire time.
But, aside from the meet 'n greets, it really has been amazing. We honestly couldn't be happier.
-Greg Oldson
Does it bother you guys, when you are compared to other bands?
I think it depends on the context. Like, in the beginning, we were called 'the next Radiohead', in a really derogative and mocking
way. Now that we're better known, people are still referring us slightly to Radiohead, but now it's in a positive way. If we aren't
compared to someone like Justin Bieber, than it really doesn't bother me what band we're compared to.
-Eric Quillington
What would you say is the biggest misconception of Infinite?
Probably everybody thinking we're this really gloomy band who just sit in a cave all day and write about the apocalypse.
We do have a fun side to us, and alot of our songs are just dark humor, like Black-Eyed Angels. We aren't some pop band
that makes happy-go-lucky songs about teenage love, but that doesn't mean we aren't a bunch of depressed musicians.
Some of our new material is showing traces of electronica influences, so maybe that opinion of us will fade away eventually.
Haha, I just don't feel like seeing Infinite's music during a show about the holocaust.
-Greg Oldson
Are any of you dating anyone in spectacular?
Well, we aren't dating anyone famous, if that's what you mean. I've been flirting with a few celebrities, but no luck so far.
Matt kinda keeps private about this stuff, so I have no idea what's going on with him. And Quillington's kind of the band's
sad sack, so he probably has the biggest amount of females having a crush on him. But, he suffered a bit of a breakup,
so I can't see him dating anyone anytime soon.
-Greg Oldson
Can fans expect an album like “Blue Nebula” or are you guys heading back to your underground roots on the second
album?
I think it's gonna be something completely different. It's still too early to tell, but I think it's going to be a more complex
sound than our first album. When we made Blue Nebula, we were very self-conscious and hesitant to break out of what
music typically is, because we hadn't had any degree of success or attention up to that point. This time around, we're a
more self-assured band, so we're more willing to play the kind of music we've always wanted, as well as show off the
influences we have. I guess it'll be like Blue Nebula, but a more confident album, and one that's willing to push the boundaries
of what music typically is. Wow, I talk too much...
-Eric Quillington
Do you believe in the sophomore album curse?
Not really, but it does scare me to death. As I've mentioned earlier, I kind of have a fear of the future. So, I'm always
worrying about when our 15 minutes of fame will be up and our fans will go find the next best thing. Our sophomore
album will kind of prove whether or not we're just a one hit wonder or a passing fad. It's a daunting challenge, but
we're going to try our best to make sure we overcome any doubts we have.
-Eric Quillington
What is the one thing you guys must carry while traveling?
Eric usually has a guitar or keyboard with him wherever he goes, and he usually plays the damn thing the entire time
we're on the road, which can get irritating when I'm trying to sleep. Speaking of sleeping, Matt can be unconscious for
an insane amount of hours, so all he needs is a pillow. And, on the road, I usually bring... ahem... adult magazines.
-Greg Oldson
What would you say is in your mp3 player or CD player?
I've been listening to alot of Mind recently, but I also have alot of Quarantine and Reckoner on there as well. They're
probably my top three favorite bands, so they dominate my iPod. I have an incredible range of music on there, though;
Stephanie Fierce, Saburben Sunrise, Jakey Comatose.... I listen to music depending on how I'm feeling that day.
-Eric Quillington
What would a perfect world for Infinite be?
Hahaha, well, I think it'd be slightly lame to say 'a peaceful one.' But, for us, as long as people are enjoying our records,
our career doesn't go downhill, and the music industry remains as diverse and talented as always, I'll be perfectly happy.
Honestly, as long as I don't have to shovel garbage for a living, that's my perfect world.
-Eric Quillington OOC: Unfortunately I couldn't get the issue completed. I couldn't get in contact with all the people signed to the label. But I got Infinite to do an interview. So shout out to Alex! It's really my fault because I did this last minute so I could get it in for August. Edited by user 05 August 2010 06:48:38(UTC)
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