• Martin Phipps, 'War & Peace' BBC Miniseries Score Composer, on Music for TV, Film & More [Q&A]

    Leo Tolstoy’s timeless epic, War & Peace, has been adapted numerous times over the years, but 2016’s BBC 1 miniseries starring Lily James, Paul Dano and more, has the attention of the world. Airing in the United States on the History Channel, this six-part series is directed by Tom Harper, who brought on his Peaky Blinders collaborator, Martin Phipps, for the show’s all-important score. The music featured on the soundtrack is a big standout for viewers, and we were lucky enough to speak with Phipps about the project and much more!

  • Tritonal On 'Blackout,' Album, Family, Sobriety & More [Interview]

    We had the chance to catch up with the two DJs and producers during a trip to New York City last week and chatted with them about their new single "Blackout," their upcoming album, which should be released in June, Chad's sobriety and how they balance family and work.

  • Watch Mick Jagger, Olivia Wilde & Bobby Cannavale Rock HBO 'VINYL' NYC Red Carpet Premiere [Video Exclusive]

    Crime, drugs, sex, guns and madness are the name of the game in HBO's new musical drama VINYL. From Executive Producers Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter, the rip-roaring new rock series premiered in New York City at a swanky red carpet event held at the Ziegfield Theater last Friday night on January 15, 2016. Chronicling the 1970s sex and drug laced music scene, Vinyl stars Bobby Cannavale and Olivia Wilde.

  • Anderson .Paak Talks 'Malibu,' Working with Dr. Dre, Growth and More [Q&A]

    If you aren't well versed on Anderson .Paak then you are truly depriving yourself of someone amazing. The rapper/singer, has been making waves since he dropped his EP, Violets Are Blue, 2010. Since '10, he has released multiple EPs and the hit album, Venice in 2014. Now, starting off the year right, Anderson .Paak is back with his second studio album, Malibu, dropping today and we had the opportunity to speak to him about the album. Read what Anderson .Paak had to say about the process of making his new album, working with Dr. Dre and The Game, personal growth and more.

  • Film Composer Howard Shore Talks 'Spotlight' Soundtrack Score & More [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

    Composer Howard Shore created the epic, soaring scores for the Lord of the Rings trilogy movies, but in 2015 he scaled down to a 10-piece orchestra for director Tom McCarthy's Spotlight. Music Times was lucky enough to speak with Shore recently about the awards seasons buzzing film, his approach to the score's themes and his advice for aspiring composers out there.

  • Prince Royce Talks 'Double Vision' And Backing It Up With Jennifer Lopez [Exclusive Interview]

    With his latest album, Double Vision, Prince Royce, born Geoffrey Royce Rojas, has his eyes keenly set on the prize: becoming the Latin world's next big crossover King. Following in the footsteps of Ricky Martin and Jennifer "J.Lo" Lopez, whom he worked with on this summer's chart-topper "Back It Up," the 26-year-old is hoping his first ever English language album will make him a Spanish and English speaking-household name. Music Times Managing Editor Danica Daniel sat down with the Bronx, New York-born Bachata singer to discuss his humble beginnings in the hood, touring the world with Ariana Grande and dreams to one day work with Jay-Z and Rihanna.

  • 'Krampus' Soundtrack Composer Douglas Pipes Details Score of 2015 Christmas Horror Movie [Q&A]

    Christmas horror movies are hit-or-miss in the film industry, but captured in director Michael Dougherty's 2015 release Krampus is the dread of European folklore and humor modern storytelling. Teaming with his Trick 'r Treat composer Douglas Pipes, the film's soundtrack is as holiday-centric and terrifying as Krampus itself, which is still in theaters! In an exclusive interview with Music Times, Pipes opened up about creating a sound that stayed true to this monster, this holiday and this movie, which ends up sounding like a score to our nightmares fueled by candy canes and the naughty list.
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