Two-Bite Interview: Evan Cowden

Evan Cowden first made an impact on the gay music scene with his cover of Howard Jones’ “No One is to Blame” which became a favorite on Logo (AfterElton.com's parent company). Well, Evan is back with his original song “Label Whore” which recently laid claim to being the number one video on Logo. I recently chatted with ubiquitous Mr. Cowden about his music and what it is like to be on top.

AfterElton.com: In your video for “Label Whore” you come off like the pink haired bear version of Pete Burns (front man for Dead or Alive).
Evan Cowden: That’s funny because I do not know if a lot of people get that or not. The whole holding the “whore” belt buckle thing is totally a homage to Pete Burns. He did something similar years ago with the word “bitch.” It was purposeful. [laughs]

AE: How does it feel to be number one?
EC: It was a huge surprise to me actually. I am thrilled with the positive response to the video; it’s kind of scary to put yourself out there with pink hair and blush.

AE: As long as you don’t do anymore Howard Jones covers. [laughs]
EC: Yes, we know how much you don’t love Howard Jones.

AE: “Label Whore” really showcases your creativity as an artist.
EC: It’s very stylized and aimed very specifically at a gay audience. I had a lot of fun with it, I loved that I did not have to edit myself because of that, like I would if I was doing something that was geared to have a broader appeal. For example “No One is to Blame” was played in stores like Ladies Footlocker; I can not imagine that families going there would take to well to seeing a pink haired drag queen holding up the word “whore.” [laughs]

AE: Is Evan a “Label Whore”?
EC: I used to be, I still like a shiny thing or two sometimes. My focus has switched, now I am into technology more, a “Techno Whore.”

AE: Have you ever asked anyone the question that opens the song “Be honest, do these jeans make my ass look huge”?
EC: That’s a loaded question [laughing] because Evan has a little junk in the trunk.

Check it, don’t wreck it with Evan Cowden. And check out the video for "Label Whore" after the jump!