• Beach Slang Frontman James Alex Exclusive Interview

    James Alex talks with unfiltered passion when discussing music, and that's not the least bit surprising considering he fronts the passionate punk trio that goes by Beach Slang. He puts together sentences filled with intelligent cracks and metaphors, leaving just enough room for a strategically placed "f*ck." Alex peppers his thoughts with "you know what I mean" in order to look for reassurance while he rambles about the unexpected success of his year-old band from Philadelphia. He isn't the confident Mr. Rock Star type. He's the guy down the street who took a chance on music, and he's damn glad he did.
  • How to Build A Website for Musicians: Design, Organization, Content & Ways to Make Money According To Bandzoogle CEO [EXCLUSIVE]

    In the digital age, having a thought-out website is crucial for artists looking to reach and connect with fans and industry folk. However, not all websites are created equal, and it takes some creativity to have your site not only inform fans, bookers, and potential partners but also make you some money. Music Times spoke with David Dufresne, CEO of Bandzoogle, the leading website platform for musicians, about what artists can do to make the most of their online space.
  • Exposé Brings 30 Years of Girl Power to the Stage as They Dip Back Into the '80s With a Brand New Generation of Fans

    So many great girl groups have come and gone over the years, but long before Fifth Harmony, Destiny's Child and even En Vogue took their turn as Billboard's hottest acts, there was Exposé. While Gioia Bruno, Ann Curless and Jeanette Jurado may have been first put together by a producer way back in 1985, they cemented their place in the record books pretty quickly. Their debut album Exposure first dropped in 1987, and they became the very first group in history to have four top ten singles from a debut effort, beating out legendary acts like The Supremes and even The Beatles. Exposé also became the first girl group in history to have seven back-to-back top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • Peter Kelly Talks Upcoming Album, New Single "Inside Out," His Journey As A Singer-Songwriter & More

    New York-based singer-songwriter Peter Kelly is hard at work on his first full-length album as a solo artist. Yesterday, he dropped the effort's third single "Inside Out," following up the previously released "Tailwind" and "Fear of Landing," and he hopes to release the album by the end of next month. Ahead of its release, Music Times spoke with Kelly about his education at Berklee College of Music, his decision to go solo, the milestones he's reached, the things he still struggles with, the stories behind his new album, and more. Here's what he had to say:
  • VH1 Music Supervisor Isaac Ayers Dishes On The Music Behind New '90s Throwback Series 'Hindsight'

    What would happen if one day you woke up with your whole adult life ahead of you and you could rewrite all of your biggest decisions? Would things turn out better? How would you handle it? Vh1's new scripted series Hindsight attempts to answer that age-old time-traveling question with a major dose of nostalgia. The series begins with Becca (Laura Ramsey) on the eve of her second wedding. After a freaky elevator ride, she wakes up in New York City in 1995 on the morning of her first wedding and discovers she has the opportunity to live her 20s over again -- the “right way” this time. The show is full of ‘90s references and some cameos from ‘90s stars, but the real highlight is the music. We sat down with Vh1’s Music Supervisor Isaac Ayers to talk about the music behind the show and what we can expect to see as Season One progresses. Here’s what he had to say:
  • Harrison on Hardwell "Sally" Lyrics Controversy: 'It Was Our Plan the Whole Time'

    The rise of electronic music globally has created a new class of superstar DJs who are able to tour the world, play in front of tens of thousands of people and be the face of multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns. But this has ignored the singers, songwriters and engineers who work tirelessly to create the songs that get radio play, played in clubs and at festivals and charted worldwide. British singer, songwriter, producer and DJ Harrison is one of those people who make the wheels dance in electronic music, but he is not nearly satisfied with that.
  • Ben Weinman of Dillinger Escape Plan Talks Odd Time Signatures and Colombian Drug Cartels Before His Band's 2015 Debut at Rock on The Range

    Dillinger Escape Plan isn't the most crowd-pleasing of options for the typical rock festival but they keep getting calls to perform, somewhat to the confusion of guitarist and founder Ben Weinman. He spoke to Music Times about writing music in 15/16, destroying both equipment and bodies on stage, and run ins with Colombian drug cartels in advance of his band appearing at Rock On The Range in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Swedish Trio Like Swimming Makes A Splash With Debut Album 'Structures,' Premieres Video For "A Room of Her Own" [WATCH]

    Like Swimming became a band two and a half years ago, but the three members, Carlström, Petter Wesslander (drums), and Ida Hedene (vocals/keys), have been playing together in "different constellations" for almost nine years. They were at a crossroads in their musical lives when they decided to venture outside of Stockholm to a cabin in the woods to brainstorm. From there, they sketched out potential new projects, and out of those discussions came Like Swimming.
  • Hey Rosetta! Frontman Tim Baker Details Recording The Band's New Album 'Second Sight' [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

    Hey Rosetta! has already taken Canada by storm. The indie rock band, which blends the grandeur of Arcade Fire with the peppy sensibility of Vampire Weekend, has been nominated and shortlisted for a Polaris Prize and become the hometown heroes of the province of Newfoundland. And now, with its best album to date, the recently released Second Sight, America sure seems like the next place to say "hey" to Hey Rosetta!.
  • Virus Syndicate Talk New Album 'The Swarm,' UK Vs. US Hip-Hop Production & More [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

    UK grime collective Virus Syndicate recently dropped their latest album The Swarm. Packed with 19 tracks, the effort features collaborations with hip-hop/crossover producers and DJs including DJ Muggs of Cyprus Hill, Skism, Savant, and Buku. The Swarm mixes elements of trap, dubstep grime, and electro for their most ambitious and raucous work to date. Keeping the street kid spirit but looking toward the future of hip-hop, The Virus Syndicate is ready to take their brand of UK hip-hop stateside.
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