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…
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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…
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.
Jeff Giles
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You may not know him by name, but chances are you’ve heard Jeff Pescetto‘s work — not only has he written, produced, and performed on songs for a long list…
Jeff Giles
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He’s never been a household name, but since releasing his debut album in 1999, David Mead has become a trusted source of beautiful melodies and unforgettable hooks for a persistent…
Jason Hare
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Jason Hare catches up with Deb Talan and Steve Tannen of The Weepies following the release of their new record, Be My Thrill, and their first tour in four years.
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Dw. Dunphy
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This is an archival interview which took place in October 2010.
Dw. Dunphy
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Perennial critics’ favorite Sam Phillips discusses her long, personal artistic journey in a new Popdose interview.
Rob Smith
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It’s the Popdose Interview with Bill “Smitty” Smith, of alt.country rookies of the year, Truth & Salvage Co. BONUS: Popdose gives away an autographed copy of T&S’ debut record!
Rachel Steinberg
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The groundbreaking filmmaker behind the midnight cinema classic The Room sits down for an in-depth, no-holds-barred interview. Oh hi, Mark!
Anthony Hansen
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Though I’ve been a Bowie fan for just about as long as I’ve been a sentient human being (thanks, Dad!), I’ve only seen him live once and it was on…
Bob Cashill
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The documentarian who co-produced The War Room enters the battlefield of fashion with Vogue editor Anna (“Nuclear”) Wintour in The September Issue, out on DVD.
Michael Burke
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Joe Satriani discusses his career, his writing methods, and the future of Chickenfoot in Michael Burke’s latest Popdose Interview.
Ken Shane
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Already a treasure trove for fans of live music, Wolfgang’s Vault is about to get bigger and better. Find out how in COO Eric Johnson’s interview with Ken Shane.
Ken Shane
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Clarence Clemons recently published his autobiography, and Ken Shane was lucky enough to spend a few minutes speaking with the Big Man about his life and times.
Ted Asregadoo
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Austin meets Ghana in the unique drumming of porterdavis’ Mike Meadows, who discusses his passion for the music — and the band’s new album, of course — in a Popdose Interview with Ted Asregadoo.
Jeff Giles
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We like to think that once a musician has “made it big,” life is an endless series of MTV shoots and screaming fans — but like any career, it has its ups and downs. In a frank Popdose Interview, Jeff Giles discusses the less glamorous side of rock & roll with three musicians who have been there.
Jon Cummings
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The Crowded House frontman talks about the new 7 Worlds Collide project, and answers reader questions about his long career.
Rob Smith
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After a four-year layoff, David Gray is back with a new album — which is just one of the things discussed during Rob Smith’s interview with the multi-platinum singer/songwriter.
Jon Cummings
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With the newly Sony-minted Essential Janis Ian collection on the shelves and a truly impressive body of work behind her, Janis Ian had plenty to discuss with Jon Cummings in their Popdose Interview.
Michael Burke
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In his latest Popdose Interview, Michael Burke talks with Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins about her debut solo album, her songwriting techniques, and something called a Hardanger fiddle.
Ted Asregadoo
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Jessica Harp of pop-country duo the Wreckers is flying solo with her new album A Woman Needs — and talking about her work with Ted Asregadoo for a Popdose Interview.
Bob Cashill
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Directing an Oscar-nominated picture might earn you the respect of your peers, but it doesn’t make you immune from the vagaries of the Hollywood studio system, as Rod Lurie has learned firsthand: the direct-to-DVD fate of his two most recent projects was just one of the topics addressed during a recent chat with Bob Cashill.
Ken Shane
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One of rock’s most distinctive and respected keyboard players, Ian McLagan has appeared on a long list of hits by other artists — and he’s got an excellent new album out, all of which were topics of discussion during his recent chat with Ken Shane.
Dw. Dunphy
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In an ongoing series, Dw. Dunphy takes an occasional look back at Christian contemporary music (CCM) of the past and makes the case for a new audience to rediscover the…
Dw. Dunphy
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Her new album, SheBANG!, features appearances from Mike Viola and Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger. Clearly, it’s a good time to be Kelly Jones Á¢€” and you can read all about it in Dw. Dunphy’s Popdose Interview.
Michael Burke
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Musical genres can be helpful for fans: They allow music to be categorized; grouped with other artists that sound similar. If you like Metallica, you will probably like Slayer. If…
Mojo Flucke
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Gary Wright, The Dream Weaver, has two new EPs out, Waiting To Catch The Light, a set of new-age compositions, and The Light of a Million Suns, several cuts that…
Jon Cummings
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Last week Marti Jones was back in Washington, DC Á¢€” the city where she and I had our greatest moments together during her career in pop music. (Actually, she was…
Scott Malchus
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Animation fans rejoice, for Duckman, the irreverent animated show that aired on USA in the ’90s has finally arrived on DVD. CBS/Paramount has released all four seasons of the groundbreaking…