Franke Previte wrote “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” and sang “Sweetheart.” He discusses his life and career with Rob Smith in the latest Popdose Interview.
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Jeff Giles
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Unless you’re an animator or a hardcore animation fan, the name “Don Hahn” may not mean much to you — but chances are, he’s had something to do with some…
Jeff Giles
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With irresistible hooks, instantly memorable melodies, and a smoke-hued tenor that suggests what might have happened if Bob Dylan and Paul Simon had a baby, Jeremy Fisher‘s music is pure…
Will Harris
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First he was “Barely Breathing,” then he was “On A High,” but having taken home a couple of Tonys, Duncan Sheik is now taking a trip back in time…to the 1980s.
Will Harris
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The field of TV-on-DVD has gotten so immense that it’s no wonder sales should have started to drop off. I mean, really, who can possibly afford to buy every season…
Jim Morrison
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“I’m on the 90-year-plan,” Garland Jeffreys cracks. When you’re helping to raise a 15-year-old daughter and your first album in 13 years is hitting the market this week, there’s a…
Rob Smith
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Peter Bradley Adams talks with Rob Smith about his new album, Between Us.
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Will Harris
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You’d have to be a fool to turn down a chance to chat with the man who plays Ron Swanson on NBC’s “Parks & Recreation,” and, buddy, we here at Popdose are no fools.
Will Harris
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The man whose name isn’t Herman reflects on making movies with the Hermits, praises Graham Gouldman, and speaks highly of the Shaggs.
Jeff Giles
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Bluegrass legend Del McCoury discusses his new album and tour with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Will Harris
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With a little bit of luck, a whole lot of patience, and the name of Kirkus Reviews behind us, yes, it’s true: Scott Weiland talks to Popdose.
Jeff Giles
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After a 20-year hiatus, Radney Foster and Bill Lloyd are back together, with plenty to discuss — including their reunion, the new album, and more.
Will Harris
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He’s gone sailing, ridden like the wind, and been caught between the moon and New York City. Now, Christopher Cross is back with a new album: “Doctor Faith.”
Jeff Giles
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He’s never been a household name, but Steve Conn has produced, played with, and written for a long list of artists over the last several decades, and if you’re a…
Kelly Stitzel
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Kelly Stitzel remembers punk icon Poly Styrene, and shares the interview she gave Popdose before her untimely death.
Will Harris
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It takes a real man to transform from a pop star into an action hero, but Luke Goss has done it. Good for him! (We still asked him about being in Bros, though.)
Matt Wardlaw
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Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Bruce Hornsby converses with Matt Wardlaw about his new live album, summer tour with Bela Fleck and the success of his musical.
Will Harris
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John Lehr showed off his improv skills on TBS with “10 Items or Less.” Now, he’s taking to the web with his new Crackle series, “Jailbait.”
Jeff Giles
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In the old music industry, losing a record deal often meant the end of a career. For Mike Errico, it was only the beginning.
Jeff Giles
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For almost 15 years now, Lee Feldman has been one of the best-kept secrets in playfully literate pop music — a smartly played piano and a heartbreakingly pure voice in…
Will Harris
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There’s always been more to Toploader than “Dancing in the Moonlight.” Frontman Joe Washbourn talks to Popdose about how the band is back together and better than ever.
Jeff Giles
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Spring is here — on the calendar, anyway, although the winter temperatures are hanging on stubbornly for some of us — and as thoughts turn to halter tops, baseball games,…
Matt Wardlaw
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New albums from a classic band or artist can sometimes be a dodgy proposition. But when I saw the news last year that The Doobie Brothers had a new album…
Michael Parr and Matt Wardlaw
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Call it teamwork or synchronized stalking: Michael Parr and Matt Wardlaw grill Alex Dezen of The Damnwells about the band’s new album No One Listens To The Band Anymore.
Jeff Giles
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After a few years of plundering my parents’ vinyl collection and taping songs off the radio, I finally got around to buying my first cassette in late 1985. This was…
Matt Wardlaw
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As MTV marks its 30th anniversary, Matt Wardlaw spoke about the golden years of the channel with author Greg Prato, who has a new book on the subject.
Ted Asregadoo
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Another death-of-radio story? Hardly. Ted Asregadoo talks to Scott McWilliams of Party 934, a new kind of radio station that aims to transform the way we listen to the radio.
Will Harris
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John Wesley Harding’s sophomore studio album hits the big 2-0 this week, and Wes himself steps into the wayback machine to reflect on his efforts.
Will Harris
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Gunnar and Matthew Nelson have been forced to live without your love and affection for almost 20 years. Now, Nelson returns with a new album that sounds classic. Will commercial lightning strike twice?
Dw. Dunphy
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Popdose speaks with singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins on the arrival of her new release, Mondo Amore.