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B.o.B Gets All Psycadelik On Us
“Can you help me elevate?” inquires Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. on the title track of Psycadelik Thoughtz, his newest full-length release. In his creative ... -
Twenty One Pilots: A Pair of Pop Pacesetters
Columbus, OH-based band Twenty One Pilots (TOP) self-released two records before things started to take off for the duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. ... -
The Alabama Shakes on Success and Songwriting
At a time when major rock bands are an increasingly rare breed, and new success stories are even harder to find, Alabama Shakes are a ... -
Giorgio Moroder: from Disco to Daft Punk and Beyond
HIS SIGNATURE, that famously sequenced synthesizer over a four-on-the-floor beat (on Donna Summer’s smash single “I Feel Love,” the album From Here To Eternity ... -
AWOLNATION Sails with Success
When Aaron Bruno released Megalithic Symphony, he kept his expectations in check. He had already experienced professional disappointment, having been in acts that gained traction, ... -
Tove Lo is Queen of the Clouds
Penning lyrics about observing strangers in sex clubs, taking drugs and throwing up in the bathtub, Swedish artist Tove Lo is not one to censor ... -
All Time Low on Touring, Songwriting and Social Media
The term “Brotherhood” signifies a special relationship, a friendship like no other, built out of respect and love, where friends will always have each other’s ... -
Echosmith on Songwriting and Success
Any musician will tell you that chemistry between players is the most important component in creating a band. When the right musicians find each other, ... -
How 4 Publicists Work Their Indie Acts
In this exclusive feature we asked four prominent PR firms how they approach and execute indie campaigns. We not only wanted to know what services ... -
Alex da Kid on Production Process and Philosophy
Name a popular artist working today and there’s a fair chance that writer, producer and label-head Alex da Kid (Alex Grant) has worked with ... -
Time Travel for Two: She & Him
An edgy musician’s musician and a high profile film and television actress: On the surface, the duo She & Him, comprising Zooey Deschanel and M. ... -
Steve Aoki Lets Them Eat Cake
He crowd surfs with his friends, like Skrillex, from atop a raft. He jumps up on stage barriers and hurls cakes in the faces of ... -
alt-J Discuss 'This Is All Yours'
British indie trio alt-J (named for the Apple Macintosh keystroke combination that produces the delta symbol: ∆) achieved remarkable success with its May 2012 debut ... -
Weezer Tell MC 'Everything Will Be Alright In The End'
A band that has seemed like an effortless pop hit machine since the early 1990s, with early successes including “Buddy Holly,” “Undone—The Sweater Song,” and later, ... -
Florida Georgia Line Discusses Songwriting
Hip-hop and rock-influenced remixes with Nelly and Jason Derulo: This is definitely not your father’s country music. And as a result, Florida Georgia Line (FGL)—a ... -
Wiz Khalifa Talks Blacc Hollywood
You’ve heard about “the shot heard ‘round the world,” but what about “the Tweet shared ‘round the world?” The day before Music Connection was set ... -
Kongos Discuss Recent Success of "Come With Me Now"
“It’s great to see all the pieces of the puzzle coming together. Everybody’s happy and in a good place right now.” That’s Jesse Kongos, drummer ... -
Atmosphere's Slug Discusses Hip-Hop DIY, Southsiders
In the early ‘90s, Before DIY was a household term, hip-hop enthusiasts were scrambling to submit tapes to majors, hoping to secure a deal that ... -
Atmosphere's Ant Speaks
In the early ‘90s, Before DIY was a household term, hip-hop enthusiasts were scrambling to submit tapes to majors, hoping to secure a deal that ... -
Lily Allen: The Naughty Girl Comes Clean
Flashing an onstage boob, Instagramming a stream of expelled urine or posting semi-naked selfies, Lily Allen certainly excels in igniting provocation. Paradoxically, the British artist is now ...
