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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. -
25 Best Songs 2015: The Weeknd, Drake, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar & More
Among your “Pretty Girls” and Vine stars, you had real gems in 2015. From some surprise pop breakthroughs from the likes of Jason Derulo and The Weeknd to touching indie songs from Braids and Sufjan Stevens and some of the most fiery rap in years from Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, this year was not wanting for great songs. -
Prince Royce on 'Double Vision,' J.Lo's 'Back' & Jay-Z, Rihanna Collabo Dreams [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. -
Here Are The Top 10 Most Overlooked Albums of 2015- Dr. Dre, Panda Bear, Death Grips and More
2015 was a fantastic year for music, and many great albums have gotten their proper due on year end lists. However, it seems certain excellent releases have been overlooked and underappreciated, and they deserve praise. -
Top 10 Celebrities Who Are Notoriously "Bad Tippers" (Like Tiger Woods)
When it comes to partying, dining out, paying the bill and tipping, there are a select few celebritites who are notorious for spending a lot, while conversely, tipping very little -- thus, we have our Top 10 Celebrity List of "Bad Tippers." -
'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. -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check Out New Songs from Fetty Wap, Ariana Grande, 'Star Wars' & More
Each and every week we put together our favorite tracks that had premiered a few days prior into one magnificent mixtape to share with you and your friends. This time around we've decided to share new 2015 songs from Fetty Wap, Ariana Grande, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and more right here! -
Composer Nicholas Britell on 'Big Short' Film Score: Balancing Comedy & Drama with Music [Q&A]
In a new exclusive interview with the film's composer, Music Times learned about composer Nicholas Britell's approach to the score of 'The Big Short,' his experience working with director Adam McKay and much more. Read more on the score and Britell below. -
GRiZ On "Fantastic" Next Record, Sustaining All Good Records, Grizmas: Interview
We had a chance to catch up with GRiZ to talk about his "fantastic" next record that is currently in the works, some of the legendary names that will be on it, GriZmas and potential plans to expand it, how to get signed to All Good Records and the struggle to maintain the label. -
CID Wants You To Dance 'Like This' On Arkade: Premiere
Check out CID's new dancefloor filler here in full from Kaskade's label Arkade. Kaskade may be known for his own work as a DJ and producer, but the U. -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check Out New Songs from Willow Smith, Prince, Pusha T & More
Each and every week we put together our favorite tracks that had premiered a few days prior into one magnificent mixtape to share with you and your friends. This time around we've decided to share new 2015 songs from Willow Smith, Prince, Pusha T and more right here! -
Pierce Fulton On Shirts & Skins, Why He Plays Instruments, Touring Live: Interview
We had a chance to catch up with the former University of Vermont and talk about his recent music, how he plans on incorporates live instruments into his tracks and his upcoming tour, his side project with Ansolo, known to most as Ansel Elgort titled Shirts & Skins and its future and much more.
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