NeverShoutNever!
NeverShoutNever! has 364,569 friends on MySpace, who have left 309,152 comments that go a little something like this…
chris,
youre so amazing in every way possible !
absolutely adorable & you spoil us fans
i dont think theres any other artist that tells
his fans that theyre beautiful and you
just compliment us like crazy and lift our spirits
<3 your music is so beautiful, just like you,
you cutie pie cutie , you
hope you come back to new jersey !
i came to the six flags2 months ago
it was so amazing i’ll never forget it
i am most definately making it to one of the new york shows and maybe the pittsburgh
i cant wait im counting down the days<3
i saw u in the freehold mall a while back too
but i was so nervous to go in hot topic i was shaking
im so pathetic with exciting things
i love you christofer and so does every single person
that listens to your music. i mean how couldnt they, right ?
<3
your bigggest fan ,
molly
If you are over the age of 18, you probably haven’t heard of NeverShoutNever!, the moniker of 18-year-old rising star Christofer Drew. But if you work in the music industry, you may know the legend of the kid from Missouri who recorded songs in his basement, posted them on YouTube and MySpace and grabbed the attention of legions of teens. NSN took a break from the studio where he is currently recording his first feature length CD to answer a few questions for OurStage.com.
KB: The story thus far of Christofer Drew a.k.a. NeverShoutNever! is an aspiring one for indie artists. You’re a kid from Missouri who made music and shared this music with the world via MySpace. Somehow you were able to generate excitement and attention before you even released your first EP. In fact, you were featured on MTV’s TRL the day after you released the Yippee! EP. What’s the behind-scenes-scoop on how you achieved Internet success and how this success has translated offline?
CD: I don’t really know how it happened. I just try to write a song every day and keep good relationships with my fans.
KB: At the age of 18 you’ve already released two EPs, made two music videos, toured the US, got signed to Warner Brothers, secured a manager, agent, publicist, etc. What else is on your list of things to accomplish?
CD: Its always been my dream to record and release a full length album. I would also like to experiment with music a little more, travel the world and sail the seven seas.
KB: You began making music in September of 2007 and have already grown an enormous following. How did grow your fan base and why do you think you’ve earned their love?
CD: I’ve always been real with my fans, like an open book, honest with them in the good times and bad.
KB: You seem to understand who your fans are and what is meaningful to them. Why do you think you are able to relate so well to your fans?
CD: I’m still just a kid. These past two years I’ve been through a lot and I feel that my fans can relate to what I’ve been through.
KB: I noticed that you really share your life and who you are as a person with the world via your music, YouTube videos and blogs. Do you think this has played a part in your success?
CD: Yes.
KB: You recently premiered the video for “On the Brightside” on MTV. The song is sweetly touching and the video is equally adorable. What was your inspiration behind the lyrics and how did these lyrics inspire the video?
CD: I feel like humanity is at a very weak point and I wanted to write a song to lift people up and get them thinking positive. I wanted to make the video based off of the book, “Pilgrim’s Progress,” something I’ve read since I was just a wee boy.
KB: What’s next for NeverShoutNever!?
CD: I’m just going to keep writings songs and touring.
