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 »
It is no secret that “Hamilton” is still Broadway’s hottest, most-impossible ticket even without its original cast. And Travis Clark, lead singer of We The Kings, makes no secret of his successful ploy that ended up landing him far beyond the original intent of simply watching the show live. “I was like, ‘Hey if we… Read more »
A few weeks ago John Legend held an album listening party for his forthcoming LP “Darkness and Light” at the Samsung 837 event space in New York City’s Meatpacking District. After playing a handful of unreleased cuts, the singer talked about the influence his gospel music background had on this new album. And of course,… Read more »
Some news and notes from the American Music Awards red carpet… – Yes the rain was a major, major factor on the carpet and its impact on arrivals almost cannot be overstated. More on that here. – It’s so nice to attend these and see familiar faces, whether it be publicists, fellow members of the… Read more »
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 »
Rachel Platten’s 2016 has brought her many different places; one of the latest being Times Square where she, along with Joe Jonas, helped reveal some of the nominees for the 2016 American Music Awards. When it comes to the show’s biggest prize, “Artist Of The Year,” the “Fight Song” artist knows a thing or two… Read more »
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 »
Joe Jonas probably has the weekend of November 18 circled on his calendar… or highlighted in his phone. You get the idea. On that Friday, the Jonas-fronted DNCE will drop its debut, full-length album. The following Sunday, DNCE will head over to the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles for the 2016 American Music Awards…. Read more »
Violinist Lindsey Stirling stopped by to talk about her new album “Brave Enough,” which is out August 19. The lead single, “Something Wild,” is in the upcoming Disney film “Pete’s Dragon,” out August 12. Stirling also chatted about performing with Celine Dion and meeting Steven Tyler at the Billboard Music Awards, the death of Christina… Read more »
The rumor is that new music from Lady Gaga is coming later this year, and producer RedOne did nothing to quell that speculation. “Yes, let’s hope,” the GRAMMY Award winning producer responded when I brought up said rumor recently. “Yeah, let’s see what happens. We did eight songs so far and we’ll see what happens,… Read more »