EXCLUSIVE: Duke Grad Mike Posner Recorded ‘Cooler Than Me’ On A Dell Laptop

Turns out new artists Mike Posner and Iyaz have a couple things in common. Both attended four-year schools here in the States. And both used Dell laptops to record vocals and launch their respective careers. “But it sounds crispy, doesn’t it?” Posner asked on Tuesday, referring to the track “Cooler Than Me.’ Oh yeah, both… Read more »

Ke$ha’s ‘SNL’ Performance: You Be The Judge

I’ll stand by what I said on-air: “TiK ToK” is not conducive to a live performance with all of the autotune and vocal effects. That being said, in my opinion, Ke$ha still did a great job on “Saturday Night Live” and deserves props for adding parts in the beginning and bridge so that she could… Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Mayday Parade’s Derek Sanders ‘Not Surprised’ By YouTube Music Video Removal

Is Mayday Parade lead singer Derek Sanders surprised that YouTube removed the band’s music video for “Kids In Love”? He can’t believe it even made it on to the site in the first place. “I’ve never heard of a video on YouTube that had any kind of nudity, and there’s definitely a whole lot of… Read more »

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Orianthi – ‘Shut Up and Kiss Me’

If people compared Orianthi’s style to Kelly Clarkson after “According To You” – they’re definitely saying something after hearing the singer/guitarist’s next single, “Shut Up and Kiss Me.” “Yeah, that’s an awesome thing, she’s so talented,” Ori said of the comparison. “This song is a fun song; it’s got a guitar solo in it once… Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Orianthi Plays Private Neverland Show, Hopes To Jam With John Mayer

Orianthi spoke about a private show she played recently at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, but she didn’t say much. “It was a private event for some people there,” replied the singer/guitarist when I asked her about the performance. “I mean, it’s an amazing place, incredible place… played for an hour, we had a great time.”… Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Wallace Talks About The White Tie Affair’s Return

MTV cameos, opening for Lady GaGa, making the rounds on last year’s Vans Warped Tour… you really can’t blame The White Tie Affair for wanting to take a little refuge from the regimen of pop music. The band relented to Chicago for family time and Los Angeles for writing time. Now it seems, it’s once… Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Justin Bieber Makes Dream Come True For Archbald Teen

She was introduced to Justin Bieber initially by “Kidd Kraddick In The Morning” on 97 BHT. Little did 14 year-old Alex Buchinski know that she would later be introduced to Justin, literally, by his manager Scooter Braun. This isn’t your average meet-and-greet tale. Buchinski is a 97 BHT listener and Archbald, Pa. resident. Like many… Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: The Goo Goo Dolls Finish LP, Will Tour Again After Summer Release

The wait is almost over for legions of Goo Goo Dolls fans everywhere: the Buffalo, NY band completed its ninth studio LP, for real this time. “I’m going to New York tomorrow to do the mastering, so I guess it’s finished,” revealed lead singer John Rzeznik. The front man along with fellow founding band mate… Read more »