Stereophonics discuss industry change

Stereophonics singer Kelly Jones has claimed that the music industry has radically changed since the group released their debut album Word Gets Around in 1997.

The 35-year-old revealed that the band now use social networking sites to promote their music but try to avoid discussing their private lives online.

"We all play a part of it when it's something to report to do with the band and the music, but I don't think any of us tell the nation when we are washing our pants," he told The Daily Telegraph.

"People aren't just finding records from the radio. The way they are buying records has changed and it would be stupid not to take notice of that."

Jones admitted that the rockers were initially forced by their record label to build up a fanbase by playing in smaller venues across the UK before eventually being allowed to perform in London.

"It pays dividends in the long run, it makes you a better band, it makes you better people and when you get the front covers of the magazines and you get the number one records, it's all a bonus," he added.

"Our first single went in at number 51, I don't think you'd even be allowed to have that development time anymore."

Stereophonics release new album Keep Calm And Carry On on November 16.