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June Divided crafted its debut album 'Backbone' in a rush so it would be ready before the band's initial Warped Tour appearance. Listeners have loved the punchy music delivered thus far, but the band hopes to evolve away from that "scene" with its next release, some of which will be on display at next week's New Music Seminar. -
'A Million Ways to Die in the West' Composer Joel McNeely Sits Down with Music Times to Discuss Seth MacFarlane and the Genre Score
Music Times recently sat down with Joel McNeely, composer for 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' to discuss his roots, working with Seth MacFarlane and how this film brought him back home -
Krystalmath Proves Promising with New Tracks 'Follow Me' and 'Undercover' [LISTEN]
We meet Rebecca Jean Rossi and Erika Omundson of alt-pop outfit Krystalmath to discuss the lack of women in computer science programs (and how it affects music), Hedwig and The Angry Inch (the topic that really broke bassist Erika Omundson's silence), and how Google is subliminally controlling the band name industry. Oh, and the group's great new tracks. -
Tom Silverman: New Music Seminar Founder Proves to Music Times That Industry Won't Die Anytime Soon
Read anything recently regarding the next big thing in the music industry? Tom Silverman heard about it before you. Heck, he may have written the article you read. The founder of Tommy Boy Records has always been one step ahead when it comes to trends (including hip-hop and electronic music) and that's why his other project, the New Music Seminar, has always been a must for the industry's biggest names. -
INTERVIEW: Midnight Faces ready to take alternative world by storm with synth-y sophomore album 'The Fire Is Gone'
To make a big-sounding indie rock record, you don't need any real frills: just ask California band Midnight Faces, comprised of vocalist Philip Stancil and composer Mattew Doty (also of Saxon Shore with Josh Tillman, a.k.a. Father John Misty). Tomorrow (May 13), the duo will drop its second full-length album The Fire Is Gone, an eight-song adventure through atmospheric synth pop, but before that, they're just trying to get established in California. -
Grim Legion raises classic death metal monsters in New Jersey
This week Music Times meets up with Markus Misery, bassist for New Jersey classic death metal band Grim Legion. -
Q&A: Jon Herington on touring with Steely Dan, his new album and life in the studio [EXCLUSIVE]
The life of a musician can go dozens of ways, and for guitarist Jon Herington he gets to do all of them at once. Though he's probably best known for being the touring and studio guitarist for classic rock band Steely Dan, the 60-year-old musician also bides his time as a studio artist, solo performer and as a member of The Jon Herington Band. -
Ellen Foley brings it all back with 'About Time'
Vocalist and actress Ellen Foley joins Music Times to discuss the creation of her new album 'About Time,' her continued faith in Carmelo Anthony, and to share a Midwest Moment with host Caitlin Carter as they reflect on Catholic school in their mutual hometown of St. Louis. Listen now or download this week's 'Music Times Meets' for listening later! -
EXCLUSIVE: Incan Abraham Talks West Coast Stereotypes, Peruvian Soda and Debut Album, 'Tolerance'
It's no longer freezing in New York after months of snow and gloomy weather. Could the members of Incan Abraham have brought some Los Angeles warmth with them? As they sit on a bench outside of The Brooklyn Bowl, they speak of their upcoming album, Tolerance, as a "tombstone" of sorts. It's the band's debut LP, but they describe it as quite literally a record of the years they've worked leading up to this point. -
Will Stratton shares old wisdom, new tunes and his many pseudonyms
Will Stratton's album Gray Lodge Wisdom will be released this April. Music Times sat down with Stratton for an exclusive interview. -
EXCLUSIVE: Juanes takes a new approach with producer Steve Lillywhite on latest album, 'Loco De Amor'
Juanes is set to release his sixth studio album, Loco De Amor (Crazy with Love) on March 11, and he is calling it the best record of his career. The Colombian star teamed up with Steve Lillywhite — producer for U2, The Killers, The Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Dave Matthews Band and many others — and credits the English producer for pushing him to the limit. -
EXCLUSIVE Q&A with Methodic Doubt's Kris Dirksen on scoring Cinemax series 'Banshee' and more on music composition in TV, movies and video gaming
Cinemax’s hit show Banshee is one of the darkest, most exciting series on television today. The music of the show is clearly part of the draw and expression that keeps viewers coming back each week, resulting in a recent third season confirmation from Cinemax. Kris Dirksen of Methodic Doubt, the musical team behind Banshee’s score and main theme, took some time to answer a few of our questions about the show and his experience in the scoring industry.
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