On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman sits down with Ryan Oakes at Welcome to Rockville. Ryan expresses his excitement about performing at the festival and the overwhelming support he received from the crowd. He mentions that it's his second festival and he never expected such a large audience early in the day. Pipeman reflects on the saying that it takes 20 years to be an overnight success, and Ryan agrees, hoping that he's finally reaching that point in his career.

They discuss the challenge of categorizing Ryan's music into a specific genre, as he aims to create his own unique style. While drawing inspiration from rock and bands like Linkin Park and Blink-182, Ryan also incorporates elements of rap, citing Eminem as an influence. He emphasizes the importance of giving his music a modern feel while paying homage to the nostalgic sounds of his childhood. Ryan recently released his first album and feels they're close to achieving their desired sound, with another album already completed.

Pipeman commends Ryan's forward-thinking approach to music and the rejection of rigid genre labels. They discuss how the streaming era has allowed artists to reach a wider audience with diverse musical tastes. Ryan shares how his streams gained popularity before his social media, noting that his music resonated with various fan bases. The conversation touches on examples like Joey Belladonna from Anthrax successfully exploring different genres and Vanilla Ice, who faced resistance when he experimented with different styles in the past.

Both Pipeman and Ryan agree that being authentic and passionate about one's music is essential for success. They emphasize the importance of embracing creativity without conforming to industry expectations. Ryan expresses gratitude for the current musical landscape, as it allows him to explore various genres and deliver fresh ideas without limitations.

Be sure to follow Ryan on everything which you’ll be able to find him under Ryan Oakes. You can also find his new album Wake Up with just dropped last week and check him out on his TikTok where you can find some awesome content to enjoy

Pipeman in the Pit is a music and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour.

Pipeman in the Pit features all kinds of music and interviews with bands & music artists especially in the genres of Heavy Metal, Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock, Goth, Industrial, Alternative, Thrash Metal & Indie Music. Pipeman in the Pit also features press coverage of events, concerts, & music festivals. Pipeman Productions is an artist management company that sponsors the show introducing new local & national talent showcasing new artists & indie artists.

Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he brings “The Pipeman Radio Tour” to life right before your ears and eyes.

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