Posts Categorized: audio

INTERVIEW: Haley Reinhart’s Elvis Cover Climbs Up Charts

Haley Reinhart has traveled an interesting path from “American Idol” finalist to independent solo artist. The Chicago-born songstress signed a deal with Interscope after her top 3 “Idol” finish and recorded her debut album “Listen Up!” That would be her only release under the label. Reinhart eventually joined fellow season 10 alum Casey Abrams in… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Here’s Where Conrad Sewell Hangs Out In NYC

Looking for Englishman-turned Aussie-turned LA native Conrad Sewell when he visits New York? You have good reason to seek out Irish pubs on the Lower East Side. “The guy (at the bar) knows me, so I just get lots of free booze and I always end up like completely… being really responsible by the time… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Thomas Rhett Reacts To Nelly’s Cover Of ‘Die A Happy Man’

Collaborations, cameos and covers are three ways in which Nelly has surprisingly yet seamlessly crossed genres from hip-hop to country. However his latest move, a cover of Thomas Rhett’s hit, “Die A Happy Man” may just be the biggest surprise to everyone, including Rhett, yet. “It was crazy, man,” Rhett described of not just the… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Here’s Why Lukas Graham’s Band Is Called ‘Lukas Graham’

On April Fools Day, a band named Lukas Graham with a lead singer named Lukas Graham, nee Forchhammer, will release a self-titled album in the States. This is not a prank, but as I found out during a recent chat with the band, the guys sure do love to joke around. “But ‘The Revolvers’ just… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Shawn Johnson On American Cup, Rio And Upcoming Wedding

Olympic Gold Medalist and Dancing With The Stars champion Shawn Johnson stopped by to chat about the upcoming AT&T American Cup. The event, which opens the calendar Olympic season for gymnastics, takes place March 4 and 5 at Prudential Center in Newark. Tickets are on-sale now. Johnson also talked about storing her gold medal and… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Yes, Mike Posner Took A Pill In Ibiza

Mike Posner really did take a pill in Ibiza with the intention of showing superstar DJ Avicii that he was cool. “One-hundred percent autobiographical,” the “Cooler Than Me” singer responded when I asked how true the song was. “(Avicii) didn’t take (a pill), but I took one to be cool.” SeeB, a Norwegian production duo,… Read more »

The 58th GRAMMYs #WWOBackstage: Day 2 With Hailee Steinfeld, Alessia Cara And More

Day 2 of the broadcast Backstage at The 58th GRAMMYs is always more hectic but also a lot of fun: you’re set up, in a groove and a lot of artists are coming by – usually more so than the previous day. It was great meeting ‘Idol’ winner Nick Fradiani, BØRNS and actress/singer Hailee Steinfeld…. Read more »