• EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Junkie XL Shares 'Mad Max: Fury Road' & 'Run All Night' Score Details

    Junkie XL has been making waves in the film, TV and video game industries with a strong collection of soundtracks and scores already under his belt, despite starting his career as a touring musician beforehand. Forming partnerships with and assisting big-name composers definitely allowed the producer to step into the world of scoring, but we learned that his drive to reach higher levels in music is the main factor behind his success and talent. In our new exclusive interview with the world renowned producer and composer, Junkie XL details on two 2015 movies that he scored, Run All Night and Mad Max: Fury Road - two very different films with contrasting composing processes. Find out more about Junkie XL below!

  • Dan & The Wildfire Frontman Talks New Album 'Bull Moose,' Tour Plans, A Memorable Trip To Build-A-Bear & More [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

    Boston-based Americana band Dan & The Wildfire are set to release their new album Bull Moose, which features the singles "Austin, TX," "Backwash" and "Buzzard," on March 31. Ahead of their March 19 album release party at New York City's Rockwood Music Hall, frontman Dan Htoo-Levine spoke with Music Times about the project, a memorable visit to Build-A-Bear, the milestones they've reached so far, what lies ahead, and more.

  • The Bixby Knolls' Frontman Curt Barlage Talks 'Juvenile Heart Crime' Video, New Album, Mexico Tour, Blue Collar Rock & More

    Los Angeles-based rockers The Bixby Knolls recently dropped the video for their track "Juvenile Heart Crime" off their latest EP Tomorrow Never Comes. After touring the West Coast and Mexico, they are now they are hard at work prepping a full-length follow-up. If you're unfamiliar with the band, you might have heard them on shows such as ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars and Showtime's Shameless.

  • Nickelback's Ryan Peake on Dodging Wikipedia, Building 'Circles of Doom' and Battling U2 for Most Loathed

    Nickelback is one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st Century, yet guitarist Ryan Peake—who's been with the band for the entirety of its run—doesn't have a Wikipedia page. Music Times spoke to Peake as his band tours in support of its new album, No Fixed Address, so that future generations of reporters won't have to work as hard as we did to research this guy. Peake discussed amped-up stage modifications, the potential for bluegrass on the band's next album, and whether Nickelback can rival U2's iTunes release in terms of generating hate for the group.

  • 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:
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