It's been another busy year for Mike Shinoda, full of touring in support of his solo album Post Traumatic. The Linkin Park emcee recently chatted with Kerrang!, where he reflected on both the professional and personal aspects of his hectic year.
“I think the most important milestone for me this year was wrapping up the Post Traumatic tour cycle,” he said. “I did a few videos for the album, including one of my favorites, for 'World’s On Fire.' I also got back into the studio to write and produce with a handful of other artists. Those projects will slowly be coming out over time. On a personal note, I took some short breaks from social media, because I was finding it to be a negative influence in my life. I actually love Instagram in particular, but this year I’ve found that I need to limit my interaction with it to smaller doses.”
When asked if he had a message for his fans and fans of Linkin Park, Shinoda had an uplifting response. “The last couple of years have been all about gratitude for me,” he said. “I hope that fans can share in that perspective and spirit.”
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