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It hasn't always been easy being gay in the music industry. Though the likes of Sam Smith, Frank Ocean and even Lance Bass have made the transition easier for new stars, for dance artist Ricky Rebel, there have been more than a few slammed doors in his face. -
Dyro Exclusive Interview
Dutch DJ, producer Dyro, real name Jordy van Egmond, has grown from a small, undiscovered producer making beats in his bedroom to a global phenomeom with his own label and performing at some of the biggest clubs and festivals in the world in just a short four years. He was discovered by Laidback Luke as a promising producer on his forum and was quickly snatched up by Hardwell onto his Revealed Records label. -
Hot 97's Ebro Talks Summer Jam, Meek Mill & Nicki Minaj Surprise & Memorable Sets [Exclusive]
We're a day away from Hot 97's annual Hip Hop and R&B concert, Summer Jam, and with an epic line up that includes top artists such as: Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill, Childish Gambino, Fabolous -- just to name a few -- Music Times exclusively spoke to Ebro In the Morning host and radio legend, Ebro, to get inside scoop of what fans should expect and surprise are in store at the Met Life Stadium. -
[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Composer & Producer Photek Talks 'How to Get Away with Murder' Score
Electronic music DJ, record producer and three-time Grammy nominated remix artist Photek (a.k.a. Rupert Parkes) has always had a full plate when it comes to his career in the music industry, but his newest role as composer for the hit ABC crime drama How to Get Away with Murder definitely stretches his talents to the fullest. In a new exclusive interview with Music Times, Photek spoke to us about scoring the Viola Davis series, working on tight deadlines with short turnarounds, his relationship with showrunner Peter Nowalk, and taking on the composing world as an electronic producer. -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Broadcasts May 30, Ends CEO Joel Peresman's Long Year
The biggest night of Joel Peresman's year comes when legendary acts such as Ringo Starr, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, and Bill Withers are joined by stars such as Miley Cyrus, John Legend and John Mayer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. You can enjoy that night on HBO on May 30...without having to deal with the institution's critics for the rest of the year. -
Melissa Etheridge Talks Tour with Blondie, Joan Jett, New Los Angeles Live DVD in Music Times Exclusive
Melissa Etheridge is about to release a tribute to her last tour with the new live DVD 'A Little Bit of Me: Live in L.A.' while simultaneously preparing for her next gig, a co-headlining run with Blondie that will bring also Joan Jett into the fold for a few shows. Music Times had the chat with the Grammy/Oscar-winner while she prepped for the upcoming tour...we found her favorite Los Angeles venues, what city's audiences trumps even her hometown crowd, as well as being a Debbie Harry-fangirl during high school. -
Sabaton's Joakim Brodén Talks History, Digital Radio and Inevitable 'Nazi' Name-Calling [Exclusive]
Many power metal bands prefer to linger in the fantastic world of Tolkien and Dungeons & Dragons when they write battle songs, but Sweden's Sabaton prefers to focus on actual, historical warfare. Vocalist Joakim Brodén took a break at last weekend's Rock on The Range Festval to discuss his band's focus on history and the backlash that comes with it...not to mention his thoughts on the American microbrewery scene. -
The Devil Wears Prada Talks 'Zombie' Tour, Chris Rubey Departure, Cheating on Your Hometown [EXCLUSIVE]
The Devil Wears Prada just finished a tour revisiting its acclaimed 'Zombie' EP (which we figured out too late) and now the Dayton metalcore band is finally getting around to playing Rock on The Range, the country's largest rock festival that takes place right up the road from the band's hometown. Members Jeremy DePoyster and Daniel Williams discuss the band's new 'Space' EP, moving forward without guitarist Chris Rubey, and the adjective-driven warzone that is metal music. -
Tech N9ne on 'Special Effects' Guest List, Hard Interjections and Planned Pusha T Collaboration [EXCLUSIVE]
Tech N9ne is having a good year, recently eclipsing his best sales week ever with new album 'Special Effects' and now headlining the Ernie Ball stage at Rock on The Range in Columbus, OH. The emcee sat it with Music Times to discuss the new album, breaking through to rock fans (and hip-hop fans), stealing drummers from his former tour partners, and also hinting at a Pusha T collaboration to come...hopefully sooner than later. -
Breaking Benjamin Talks "Failure," Leeches and Covering Weezer with Music Times [EXCLUSIVE]
Music Times had the chance to chat with rockers Breaking Benjamin about its new lineup and new album Dark Before Dawn (available June 23) at the Rock On The Range festival this weekend. We tried not to Saturate (see what we did there?) the conversation with questions aimed specifically at frontman Benjamin Burnley but things swing that way anyhow. He and his bandmates discussed current single "Failure," leeches, covering Weezer and Ed Wood movies. -
Busty and The Bass Bring The (Electro) Funk On Upcoming Album 'GLAM'; Plan To Get 'Bustified' On Summer Tour
Nine-piece Canadian band Busty and the Bass have their own word for their brand of electro-funk: Bustified. For a song to become fully "bustified," all nine members must collaborate to create a sound that's booming, intricate and as funky as possible. That word is a guiding force in everything they do -- from their writing process to their recording process to their live show. -
Tony Lucca Talks 'Voice' Coach Adam Levine & Drunken Nights With Justin Timberlake [Exclusive Interview]
Tony Lucca first became a household name back in the '90s when he starred in the hit Disney series The Mickey Mouse Club opposite now superstars Justin Tmberlake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling and Keri Russell. More than a decade later, he once again stole our hearts as part of Adam Levine's team on NBC's The Voice, where he came in third. -
Rapper Moka Blast Talks Jadakiss Friendship, 50 Cent Comparisons, Trisexual Women & More [EXCLUSIVE]
MusicTimes caught up with rapper, Moka Blast to discuss his new song, "I Don't Get Y'all." The self-proclaimed "ladies man" dished how he was dubbed him an underground legend by rap star, Jadakiss, his plans on penning about the recent Baltimore and Ferguson riots in his new album "3/5ths Amendment" and why he wants his women to be open to threesomes before dating them. -
Interview: Heather Maloney on Meditating to Write Music & Her New Album 'Making Me Break'
When you think of a singer-songwriter, one of the last keywords that come across would be silence. But, for Heather Maloney, going silent for weeks on end is what inspired her to become a songwriter. After retreating to a Buddhist meditation center in the mid-2000s, the classically trained singer decided to get introspective and pen her own music. -
Interview: Meghann Wright on Making It as a Musician, Warped Tour & her New Album 'Nothing Left to Lose'
It's hard out there for career musicians, and that's something that singer-songwriter Meghann Wright knows all to well. A bluesy rocker from New York by way of every other genre on the planet and Hawaii, Wright knows the struggle is real. From the pain and passion in her lyricism to her musician community The City and The Heart, Wright is looking to alleviate the hardships of the world for those around her.
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