Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello recently opened up about how he approaches his craft at this stage of his career. He shared insights into a mindset he says he shares with Bruce Springsteen: a constant drive to top himself with every performance and every record. That drive stays rooted in what has always guided his music.
“I’ve spent a lot of time with Bruce Springsteen. Something that we share is I always think tonight’s show is going to be the best show, you know?” Morello said. “And then you try to top that one tomorrow. And same with each guitar solo, same with each record.”
He went on to explain how he views his own extensive body of work and what continues to drive him creatively.
“There are a lot of great records in my catalog, but when I go and listen to them, I’m not intimidated by that,” Morello continued. “I’m like, ‘Okay, well, let’s try to top those jams,’ you know what I mean, and make music that is, [well,] I think the North Star that’s always guided that music is it’s authentic.”
That relentless drive to top himself is playing out in real time, as Morello prepares to release a new solo project that reflects exactly the mindset he described.
Morello’s comments come as he promotes his new solo rock album, “Everyone Gets Everything They Want,” set for release on September 25 via Mom + Pop Music. The record marks his first full-length solo rock album, a milestone that arrives decades into a career defined by constant reinvention.
The album brings together an eclectic list of collaborators, including Serj Tankian, Kneecap, Beartooth, and Morello’s own son, Roman Morello. That mix of guest artists spans generations and genres. It echoes the same restless creative energy Morello described when discussing his approach to songwriting and performance.
Morello’s bond with Springsteen extends well beyond shared philosophy. The two have shared stages together. Their connection was on full display recently when Springsteen and Morello joined the E Street Band for a rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rain” during a hometown-sized show in Minneapolis.
Morello has also been using his platform to link his music to broader causes. He connects projects like the Mary Morello Memorial Project and the Power to the People Festival to the same protest-music lineage that runs through his new album. It’s a through-line that reinforces the authenticity Morello says has always guided his work, regardless of the record or the stage.
Source: loudwire.com
