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New York-based singer-songwriter Peter Kelly is hard at work on his first full-length album as a solo artist. Yesterday, he dropped the effort's third single "Inside Out," following up the previously released "Tailwind" and "Fear of Landing," and he hopes to release the album by the end of next month. Ahead of its release, Music Times spoke with Kelly about his education at Berklee College of Music, his decision to go solo, the milestones he's reached, the things he still struggles with, the stories behind his new album, and more. Here's what he had to say: -
5 Active Underground Hip-Hop Supergroups That AREN'T Run The Jewels: Hail Mary Mallon, Deltron 3030 and More
The Run The Jewels craze has gotten out of hand. The gun-and-fist logo is showing up everywhere, from Instagram to the cover of Howard The Duck comics. Seriously though: Supergroups among underground hip-hop groups aren't a new thing. Run The Jewels just happens to be the one that has gotten everyone's attention at every magazine. Deservedly so. But we advise you check out some other off-the-wall acts in existence (or hopefully still in existence) that are well worth your time. -
VH1 Hindsight: Enter To Win A Caboodle Of '90s Throwback Goodies Following Episode 106 Premiere [PHOTO]
What would happen if one day you woke up with your whole adult life ahead of you, and you could rewrite all of your biggest decisions? Would things turn out better? How would you handle it? Vh1's new scripted series Hindsight, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST, attempts to answer that age-old time-traveling question with a major dose of nostalgia. The series begins with Becca (Laura Ramsey) on the eve of her second wedding. After a freaky elevator ride, she wakes up in New York City in 1995, on the morning of her first wedding, and discovers she has the opportunity to live her 20s over again -- the "right way" this time. However, Becca must readjust to life in the '90s -- a time before iPhones, when you could smoke in bars, AOL was cool, and Patrick Dempsey wasn't hot yet. The show is packed with '90s nostalgia and pop-culture references that will having you pining for the glory days. -
VH1's New Series 'Hindsight' Brings Back The '90s With Music From Ace of Base, Alanis Morissette, Biggie, R.E.M. & More
What would happen if one day you woke up with your whole adult life ahead of you, and you could rewrite all of your biggest decisions? Would things turn out better? How would you handle it? Vh1's new scripted series Hindsight, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST, attempts to answer that age-old time-traveling question with a major dose of '90s nostalgia. -
VH1 Music Supervisor Isaac Ayers Dishes On The Music Behind New '90s Throwback Series 'Hindsight'
What would happen if one day you woke up with your whole adult life ahead of you and you could rewrite all of your biggest decisions? Would things turn out better? How would you handle it? Vh1's new scripted series Hindsight attempts to answer that age-old time-traveling question with a major dose of nostalgia. The series begins with Becca (Laura Ramsey) on the eve of her second wedding. After a freaky elevator ride, she wakes up in New York City in 1995 on the morning of her first wedding and discovers she has the opportunity to live her 20s over again -- the “right way” this time. The show is full of ‘90s references and some cameos from ‘90s stars, but the real highlight is the music. We sat down with Vh1’s Music Supervisor Isaac Ayers to talk about the music behind the show and what we can expect to see as Season One progresses. Here’s what he had to say: -
30 Years of 'Like A Virgin': Off Kilter Covers from Weird Al Yankovic, Sister Cristina Scuccia and More
Madonna and "Like A Virgin," the single from her album of the same name, topped the charts for the first time on February 9, 1985. The song has inspired many covers that have been essentially exact reprints of the original, but it's also inspired many distinct reboots as well that Madonna may nit have seen coming. We've collected five of the latter for your consideration. -
Caroline Spence Premieres "Don't Call" Off Upcoming Album 'Somehow,' Launches "Whiskey Watered Down" T-Shirt Giveaway
"Honestly, I sit down with my guitar, sing what comes to mind until something makes sense and I just hope I remember it," Americana singer-songwriter and newcomer Caroline Spence said about her new album Somehow, out March 3. And though the process may be simple for the 2013 American Songwriter Lyric Grand Prize contest winner, Spence's music is anything but basic. -
Cher and Television: The Pop Star Outside of Variety Shows, Including Spots on 'Scooby-Doo,' 'Will & Grace' and More
Cher has had a wildly successfully career as a television performer as well as in film and music (obviously). To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the premiere of her variety show Cher, we look back at all of the TV appearances the vocalist made as a fictional character or a fictional version of herself, not counting the several variety shows she hosted with husband Sonny Bono. -
Matthew Fowler Talks Debut Album 'Beginning,' Performs "Rooftops" & "Beginners" Ahead of 2015 Tour Dates [WATCH]
Orlando-based singer-songwriter Matthew Fowler recently released his debut album, Beginning, which he began writing as a teenager and recorded live in his family's kitchen. His journey as a musician started at age 14, when he got a Yamaha acoustic guitar (which he still plays) for his birthday and became hooked on writing songs. When time came to look at colleges, Fowler decided to forgo university life to focus on writing Beginning. He taught himself how to use recording equipment, rallied a group of musician friends and got to work. -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check Out New Songs From Incubus, Charli XCX, Purity Ring, Action Bronson And Many More!
Each and every week we put together our favorite tracks that had premiered a few days prior into one magnificent mixtape to share with you and your friends. This time around we've decided to share new songs from Incubus, Charli XCX, Purity Ring, Action Bronson and more right here! -
Grammys 2015: Nominees & Winners Full List
Tonight (Feb. 8), Los Angeles will be taken over by the Grammys 2015, with all of the biggest names in music, from Beyonce to Sam Smith flooding the airwaves on CBS in hopes to win just one golden gramophone. Keep up with the Music Times blog below to see a full list of winners and nominees as the night goes on. -
Watch Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony and Get Live Updates for The Best of The Rest on Music's Biggest Day [LIVE UPDATES]
The Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will give away all those awards that music fans love...but that CBS just doesn't have the time to put on television. Winners in the some of the less popular genres such as classical, jazz and metal, as well as the winners for more behind-the-scenes awards will be announced from 3:30 until 6:30 EST. Stay tuned to Music Times for a list of award winners as it develops, and perhaps even a word or two from Ryan Book.
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