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Tech N9ne Has Many Methods To His Madness

Jul. 22, 2015 · Features – Interviews

Tech N9ne Has Many Methods To His Madness

​The long-running Kansas City-based rapper has amassed a large discography dotted by cameos from some of the biggest names in music, and just had his biggest mainstream hit with “Hood Go Crazy.” Get inside his process, his origins and the guest spots he’s still pining for.

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Cradle of Filth Frontman Dani Filth on Dense Albums, Sexual Imagery and Embracing the Archaic

Jul. 10, 2015 · Features – Interviews

Cradle of Filth Frontman Dani Filth on Dense Albums, Sexual Imagery and Embracing the Archaic

​The extreme metal lighting rod also goes deep on the ideas behind the band's 11th album, Hammer of the Witches, and discusses his pre-show rituals and cheating on remembering lyrics. Read More
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Nathan East on the Writing, Recording and Legacy of “Easy Lover”

Jun. 19, 2015 · Features – Interviews

Nathan East on the Writing, Recording and Legacy of “Easy Lover”

​The full story of how the bass player was invited to join with Phil Collins and Philip Bailey on the Chinese Wall sessions, which resulted in the mega-smash "Easy Lover." Read More
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Singer-Songwriter Emily West on Her Favorite Summer Songs

Jun. 16, 2015 · Features / Lists – Interviews / Playlists

Singer-Songwriter Emily West on Her Favorite Summer Songs

​The musician shares a playlist of summertime tunes and tells us about some of her favorites, featuring ABBA, Phil Collins, and the true story behind the Flashdance classic "Maniac." Read More
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Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J: “We’re In Our Own World, Doing What We Love”

Jun. 4, 2015 · Features – Interviews

Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J: “We’re In Our Own World, Doing What We Love”

​The husky half of the Insane Clown Posse talks about blacking out and writing songs, the serialized nature of the band's catalog, and the one artist that they've consistently tried and failed to get… Read More
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The Darkness’ Dan Hawkins Talks ‘Last of Our Kind’: “We’re Spreading Our Wings on This Record”

Jun. 2, 2015 · Features – Interviews

The Darkness’ Dan Hawkins Talks ‘Last of Our Kind’: “We’re Spreading Our Wings on This Record”

​With the jitters from the band's 2012 reunion out of the way, the flamboyant British rock band finds a new groove and edge in putting guitars up front, and more of them. But that's what happens when… Read More
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From the Beta Band to the Big Screen, an Interview With Musician-Turned-Director John Maclean

Jun. 1, 2015 · Features – Interviews

From the Beta Band to the Big Screen, an Interview With Musician-Turned-Director John Maclean

​Maclean, whose debut film Slow West is in select theaters and on VOD now, talks about the similarities between making music and movies, how Cypress Hill influenced his western and the power of first… Read More
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Róisin Murphy on Escaping the “Culture of the Imbecile” and the Joy of Long Songs

May. 20, 2015 · Features – Interviews

Róisin Murphy on Escaping the “Culture of the Imbecile” and the Joy of Long Songs

​On Hairless Toys, her first album since 2007, Irish singer Róisin Murphy embraces taking charge of her own sound and image. Read More
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Andrew W.K. On Not Having Pressure to Release New Music and His Enduring Love of Death Metal

Apr. 24, 2015 · Features – Interviews

Andrew W.K. On Not Having Pressure to Release New Music and His Enduring Love of Death Metal

Who needs a new album when your ethos does the heavy lifting? Andrew W.K. doesn't feel rushed to put out new music, and he's still having a blast. Read More
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DJ Ashba of Sixx:A.M. and Guns N’ Roses Talks Elvis, Musicals and Bringing Back Bombast

Apr. 24, 2015 · Features – Interviews

DJ Ashba of Sixx:A.M. and Guns N’ Roses Talks Elvis, Musicals and Bringing Back Bombast

Currently on the road with Sixx:A.M., alongside bandmate Nikki Sixx, guitarist DJ Ashba's career has brought him together with rock royalty and encouraged him to push his musical envelope in directions… Read More
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