Posts Tagged: The Chainsmokers

INTERVIEW: MAX On New LP ‘House Of Divine’ And Cameo-Filled ‘Still New York’

Our buddy Max called in from the road to chat about his new single “Still New York” and next album, “House of Divine.” The LP title comes from a lyric in “Lights Down Low,” an song he wrote for and proposed to his wife with. The single is a love letter to Max’s hometown with… Read more »

What You Didn’t See On The American Music Awards

Some news and notes after Sunday night’s American Music Awards broadcast from my vantage point as an audience member inside Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater… – Fun fact: This was my first time actually watching the AMAs from the crowd? My previous four years were spent in the press room. I was given a VIP Orchestra… Read more »

Backstage Scoop And Photos From The 2017 Billboard Music Awards

On Sunday I covered my fifth consecutive Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. I also acted as the on-stage warm-up act, hyping and prompting the crowd before the show and during commercial breaks, for my fourth year. Here are some news and notes from my perspective both on the Magenta Carpet and backstage. – Any… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Julia Michaels On BBMA Nominations And Writing For Bieber

She started her career by teaming up with Semi Precious Weapons lead singer Justin Tranter and writing big hits for Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Hailee Steinfeld to name a few. But since deciding to keep the song “Issues” for herself and become an artist, Julia Michaels has gotten to experience a whole new side… Read more »

INTERVIEW: ‘SNL Weekend Update’ Michael Che On Harry Styles And Boston

Harry Styles just dropped his new single, a throwback that recalls British artists of yesteryear entitled “Sign Of The Times.” He’ll perform it next weekend on “Saturday Night Live.” I jokingly asked Michael Che, the SNL star who co-anchors the “Weekend Update” desk, if he is receiving any extra ticket requests due to the One… Read more »

INTERVIEW: The Chainsmokers Set Pop Music Ablaze In 2016 (And Might In 2017 Too)

It is impossible to look back on pop music in 2016 and not talk about The Chainsmokers. Alex Pall and Drew Taggart created two of the year’s biggest hits: the infectious “Don’t Let Me Down” that features 18 year-old Daya and “Closer,” an inescapable duet that Halsey assists on. “Don’t Let Me Down” was the… Read more »

Backstage Photos And Video From Day 2 At The American Music Awards!

For our second and final day inside Westwood One’s Backstage at the 2016 American Music Awards, we chatted with a bunch of stars, including a few performers for Sunday night’s AMAs. John Legend reminisced about his time as a church choir director in Scranton and revealed his Thanksgiving plans, The Chainsmokers talked about working in… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Daya’s Impressive 11 Months, From Smash Singles To An AMA Nomination

Just 11 months ago, Daya’s parents were pushing her to apply to college, just in-case this whole singing career didn’t pan out. Fast forward to October 2016, just a few weeks shy of her 18th birthday, and suffice to say the artist will be deferring. “I did apply last year,” Daya, nee Grace Tandon, told… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Charlie Puth Wraps A Bow On ‘Nine Track Mind,’ Previews Possible Collaborations

By Ralphie Aversa Charlie Puth confirmed to me that the “Nine Track Mind” album cycle is finished but he stopped short of saying that he wouldn’t be a part of any other new music before year’s end. “We filmed a video for ‘Dangerously’ just as like a fan thank you,” he revealed. “Yunno, thanks for… Read more »