Wanna sing for Stone Temple Pilots? They’re hunting for a new singer online
After the tragic death of Scott Weiland, Robert Deleo of Stone Temple Pilots explains how the band is hunting for a new leader singer, and taking the search online.
Ra Ra Riot step into an experimental Bouncy Castle of sound on Need Your Light
“We’re interested in trying to find that line between doing pop and doing more experimental, weird things.” It’s that age-old artistic conundrum: How do you reconcile staying true to your creative impulses alongside your thirst for reaching the masses? It’s a question Syracuse-bred indie band Ra Ra Riot faced head-on while making their fourth album, […]
Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld explains why we’re ready for a lunatic superhero
We speak with Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld about the Deadpool movie, the character’s history, and how much the series has exploded in the last 10 years.
Phil Collins is bringing back his best, and he’s OK with you air drumming along
With recent remasters of his iconic solo albums Both Sides and Face Value, Phil Collins revisits the lyrics, mixes and beat breaks that have inspired a generation of song writers after him.
Nora en Pure brings tropical house from Switzerland to Coachella and beyond
Born in South Africa, living in Switzerland, and soon to perform at Coachella, DJ Nora en Pure pulls together influences from all over the globe to remix into crowd-warming tropical house tracks.
What was it like to work with Bowie? Meet the man who mixed Ziggy Stardust
“That’s been his entire career — he said whatever he wanted.” Ground Control to Major Tom: David Bowie has bid adieu, and there’s nothing we can do. The legendary recording artist, actor, and all-around creative chameleon passed away on January 10 after a long battle with cancer, and he’s since been duly feted from all […]
Mr. Robot is watching you, so you might as well watch Mr. Robot
We interview the creator and cast of Mr. Robot, the popular tech drama that recently won two Golden Globes. What will Season 2 look like, and many other questions answered.
The Bee Gees are underrated and Spotify is overhated, say Chk Chk Chk
“You try to do as many different things as you can, because they all have a slightly different character.” Genre mixing can be a beautiful thing when it’s done right, as witnessed by the blissful sounds made by the Brooklyn-based jam-punk/indie-dance hybrid collective known as !!! (pronounced Chk Chk Chk). On their new album As […]
After 8 years percolating in his brain, OMI’s hit Cheerleader was just the beginning
“My voice is different. It’s distinctive. There’s nothing to compare it to.” The summer of 2015 may be long-faded into the rear view, but some of its hot sounds remain as fresh now as when we first heard them — sounds like those of OMI’s ubiquitous Cheerleader, the tropical house ode to the person who […]
Game of Thrones’ Ian Beattie looks back at the bloody, award-winning season 5
Digital Trends' Mike Mettler sits down with Game of Thrones actor, Ian Beattie, to discuss what it was like making the series' successful -- and bloody -- fifth season.
