Jake Bugg is doubtful he’d get a record deal in the “current climate”.
The ‘Be Someone’ hitmaker was signed by Mercury Records in 2010 when he was just 16 years old, releasing his eponymous debut album two years later, and he doesn’t know if he would get the same opportunity if he was starting out now because things are so much more difficult.
Speaking on ‘The Chris Moyles Show’ on RadioX, he said: “I think it’s even more difficult to get a record deal now.
“People still bought CDs when I put my first album out, and it’s changed so much since then. So yeah, I wouldn’t even know if I’d get one now. You just never know.”
Jake has been tipped to support Oasis on their reunion tour next year and while he’d love to get the gig, he knows he isn’t the only one.
Asked if he’s been approached, he said: “No, I think everyone in the world will be trying to get that gig. Of course if there were any opportunities that would be great, but I think every band and their dogs want that gig.”
But the 30-year-old star did support Liam Gallagher and John Squire on their tour earlier this year and he admitted he loved getting to see two of his childhood idols performing together.
He said: “Growing up with the music I enjoy and then going on tour with these people as well… It never gets old, it’s always an exciting mad feeling.
“That was brilliant to be honest, it was two people I grew up listening to so to watch them on the same stage together… and I enjoy those support shows, forget how fun they are – half an hour-er.”
Meanwhile, the ‘Lightning Bolt’ hitmaker recently admitted he “doesn’t mind” if fans film his performance when he’s on stage, despite other artists making their unhappiness known.
Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper’s Wired column, Jake said: “I don’t mind phones at concerts. If people want to film and look back on it, that’s OK.”
However, the artist – who released his latest album ‘A Modern Day Distraction’ last month – isn’t so keen on fans chucking beer in his direction.
He explained: “I’ve had people throwing things. Sometimes it’s a nice letter, sometimes it’s beer. You just don’t know what you’re going to get.”