• EXCLUSIVE Q&A with Methodic Doubt's Kris Dirksen on Scoring Cinemax Series 'Banshee' and More on Music Composition

    Cinemax’s hit show Banshee is one of the darkest, most exciting series on television today. The music of the show is clearly part of the draw and expression that keeps viewers coming back each week, resulting in a recent third season confirmation from Cinemax. Kris Dirksen of Methodic Doubt, the musical team behind Banshee’s score and main theme, took some time to answer a few of our questions about the show and his experience in the scoring industry.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Interivew With Natalie Stovall and The Drive

    The movers and the shakers in the country music industry all say that Natalie Stovall and The Drive are going places and after hanging out with them and seeing a live show, it's easy to see why. They really do have the total package - the talent, the spirit, the drive and the heart.

  • Q&A with 'Girls' Music Supervisor Manish Raval

    Today the new Girls soundtrack, Girls Volume 2: All Adventurous Women Do, hits stores. Music Times sat down with the brain behind the music selection, music supervisor Manish Raval to talk about how he snagged exclusive tracks for Girls, what the process is for finding the right track for the right moment, what band he'd love to have on the show, who decides what songs the characters sing in karaoke scenes and what acts you should be paying attention to right now.

  • EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Publicist Bernie Ilson Talks About The Beatles on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

    It was 50 years ago today when The Beatles made their first appearance in the U.S. on The Ed Sullivan Show. The Fab Four went on to become one of the most iconic bands in music history. It was 1964 and not everyone was convinced that the British group would be a hit, but Bernie Ilson, author of Sundays with Sullivan: How the Ed Sullivan Show Brought Elvis, the Beatles, and Culture to America and one of the original publicists for The Ed Sullivan Show saw the potential, and as a result more than 73 million viewers tuned in.

  • Paul Oakenfold and Danny Howard: Eras Apart, Ambitions Alike

    Paul Oakenfold is a world-renowned DJ, who's been ranked top in the world during his 30-plus year career. Danny Howard has rapidly found his footing in the scene after winning a competition on BBC Radio 1. Despite obvious differences in career status, both are hungry to stay current and stay relevant.

  • Australian Dance-Pop Group The Griswolds Records Stateside for Upcoming LP

    The Griswolds are at a turning point. They are a fun band that wants to make “fun, happy party music” that you can sing along with, but now they have an added pressure of living up to both a label and producer that have continuously delivered in their work. Following their breakout EP, Heart Of A Lion, they are headed to the studio this month with Tony Hoffer, who has produced albums for M83, Phoenix, Foster the People, The Kooks, Fitz and the Tantrums and Beck, among others, and are now under Wind-Up Records’ label.

  • Jillette Johnson Reflects on the Journey to 'Water In A Whale'

    It's a cold November night in Brooklyn. Singer-songwriter Jillette Johnson is back home, finally. She has laundry to pick up and a show to prepare for. We meet at the Blue Bottle Coffee shop around the corner from her home to talk about the year she's had. It's been a big one for Johnson, who released her first full-length album, Water In A Whale, this past June. She's been touring extensively and is happy to be playing a show in her hood.

  • Matteo Setti Coming 'Home for Christmas' to New York City

    Matteo Setti got his "big break" from Luciano Pavarotti. He also sang lead in a Queen cover band. Which is to say the Italian vocalist can handle a wide range of styles. The performer is turning his attention to swing for the Christmas season however, having released his first holiday EP, Home For Christmas. Setti took some time to speak with Music Times prior to his December 10 show at The Cutting Room.

  • Dir En Grey Bringing Bigger Show and New Approaches to 'Ghoul 2013' Tour

    Dir En Grey got a little tired of playing its old songs. So it reconsidered six previously released tracks for its new EP 'The Unraveling.' Grey is bringing the heavier versions of its older music, and a bigger stage set up on its current American tour. The band will play at Irving Plaza on Monday, November 11.

  • Q&A: Meet Sultry Singer Rachel Ann Weiss

    Singer-songwriter Rachel Ann Weiss has the smooth, rich voice reminiscent of her influences Adele and the late Amy Winehouse, with her main inspiration, Jeff Buckley. She hasn't been blinded by the spotlight much yet. There's buzz of the debut album Dear Love, and her artistic roots-Weiss's mother is actress Kathleen Turner. Weiss has recently played both coasts and gave us a glimpse into a budding music career.

  • Emile Millar scores another soundtrack win with 'Parenthood,' aims for broader music success

    Hearing one's music coupled with a television program watched by an average 6.57 million viewers during its third season sounds like an ideal situation for an indie performer such as Emile Millar, but it wasn't his first time at the rodeo. His lyrics have graced programs such as One Tree Hill and Sunshine Cleaners, perhaps culminating with the appearance of his track "Black Dirt" while Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow sip champagne during The Avengers.

  • Brooklyn Punk Band Cinema Cinema Interview

    Cinema Cinema is a two-piece atmospheric punk band from Brooklyn made up of cousins Paul Claro on drums and Ev Gold on guitar and vocals. The band recently played three shows at the CMJ Music Marathon 2013 throughout New York City.
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