The parched desert that was 2005 makes for an interesting 2006. Record companies are eager, if not desperate, to try something different.

Companies will buy the widgets elsewhere.

It was very L.A., Sunset Strip hair metal. It was a very callow record company attempt to fit her in with what they thought was the signature selling sound of the moment.

There are no record companies in Waikiki.

From the age of 14 to about 20, I bombarded record companies and DJs with my demos. I was desperate to get it out there. Most of the time, I got nothing back.

Not to be cocky or anything but I knew the national record would go.