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The Kooks Interview – Drugs In The Studio

andPOP Staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:46:10 +0000

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For decades, many people have been buying into the idea that sex, drugs and music are synonymous. Even The Kooks have built somewhat of a reputation based on the fallacy that they’re just a bunch of party hooligans from Brighton. In reality, they’re actually pretty relaxed people. Like anyone, they like the occasional pint and Luke has dabbled with mind-altering substances. Their key to success, however, is keeping the Rock N’ Roll lifestyle separate from the actual music. When The Kooks are in the studio they’re focused and most importantly, sober. Watch Hugh and Luke explain their reasoning below.

The Kooks Interview – Apparently The New Album Is “OK”

andPOP Staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:59:37 +0000

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The Kooks released a new album called “Junk of the Heart,” and you would think Hugh and Luke would be very excited about it. Well, they seemed rather indifferent to be honest. We spoke about that and why they don’t … Continue reading →

Interview with Graffiti6 – Throwing A House Party (2 of 3)

andPOP Staff — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:23:22 +0000

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Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?” We asked Jaimie from Graffiti6 this question as a metaphor to get acquatinted with some of his musical influences. Here’s what he came up with.

The Ready Set Interview – The Zombie Apocalypse

andPOP Staff — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:44:08 +0000

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What would you do if the world was taken over by the walking dead? Studies have proven following @andPOP on Twitter could save you from a zombie apocalypse. In this interview, we spoke to Jordan about fighting off the undead, bringing his fans muffins and maybe even paying their tuition.

Nick Carter Interview: World Of Warcraft and Extreme Nerdery (3 of 3)

andPOP Staff — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:42:50 +0000

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When we first met Nick Carter, we were under the assumption that he spent most of his free time on a bed of money playing with precious metals. Contrary to our initial thoughts, we were quick to discover that even though he was a part of one of the largest-grossing groups of our generation, he’s just a regular guy. How do we know this? He plays World of Warcraft. Not only that, he’s the head of his guild, demonstrating that it IS possible to juggle being a hardcore gamer with being a top-selling recording artist. Just remember that the next time you blame your lack of a social life on your devotion to your guild.

Interview with Graffiti6: Playing The Tonight Show (1 of 3)

andPOP Staff — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:10:36 +0000

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Graffiti6 is starting to make their North American invasion, and they are hitting up the Tonight Show. Does this sound familiar? Well the Beatles made the exact same journey over 40 years ago. Naturally, @jordans_life had to make some comparisons.

Madonna Feels Lady Gaga Is ‘Reductive’

@coltondaniel — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:59:06 +0000

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Madonna has finally expressed herself on how she truly feels about Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’.

It isn’t news that Gaga’s musical, fashion style and overall success is a reproduction of Madge’s success formula. But until this week she has remained practically silent about the whole fiasco. Many have criticized that Gaga’s hit had basically ripped off Madonna’s 1989 song ‘Express Yourself’.

“I thought, ‘this is a wonderful way to redo my song,” said Madonna in an interview with Newsweek’s Jacob Bernstein. “I mean, I recognized the chord changes. I thought it was interesting.”

On last night’s 20/20 with Cynthia McFadden, she revisited the first time that she heard ‘Born This Way’ on the radio – finding Gaga’s references “amusing and flattering and well-done”

“It feels reductive,” she replied. “Look it up.”

Being the friendly folk that we are, we saved you the trouble of Googling and the 20/20 interview can be found below:

re-duc-tive
adjective: 1. tending to present a subject or a problem in simplified form, esp. one
viewed as crude.
2. (with reference to art) minimal: “reductive abstract shapes”

Nick Carter Interview: Fans Call His Cellphone! (2 of 3)

andPOP Staff — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:26:04 +0000

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During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number took phone calls from his fans. These were real phone calls from real fans who we gave exclusive access to one of the biggest recording artists of our generation. If YOU want to call Nick, make sure to follow @andPOP so we can tell you the next time he’s coming

Nick Carter Interview: Glow In The Dark Underwear? (1 of 3)

andPOP Staff — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:06:33 +0000

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A little while back, Nick Carter dropped by the andPOP studio to do a LIVE interview (broadcast on andPOP.TV) and as we suspected our twitter literally blew up with questions. There were great questions about music, fitness, the backstreet boys but the most popular question, however, was about his underwear. In this clip Nick talks about his his ‘Haynes’ and covering his fans with glow in the dark paint.

Hedley Interview: Crazy Online Promotion (2 of 2)

andPOP Staff — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:08:37 +0000

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When releasing new music today, half the battle is online promotion. However, contests, signed merch and giveaways aren’t always the best solutions. When working on their latest album, Hedley came up with a brilliant idea, they decided to make trailers. Not for their music but instead, as a tribute to their favourite movies. How does this work you ask? Well, we’re talking about it aren’t we?

Hedley Interview: We Give Jacob and Dave Christmas Beer (1 of 2)

andPOP Staff — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:39:36 +0000

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It’s hard to prepare for an interview with Hedley. So in this interview, we threw caution to the wind, got a 24 of beer and broadcast the interview live on our USTREAM (andPOP.tv). Eventually Jacob, Dave and @jordans_life ended up talking about hairy legs, their newest music video and more.

Marina and The Diamonds Interview: She is Seeing Colors (2 of 2)

andPOP Staff — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:17:38 +0000

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Diamandis from Marina and The Diamonds talks to us about her very serious disease. It’s called synaesthetic. And we lied, it’s not a disease. More like a cool condition. Diamandis explains further.

Neverest Interview: What’s On Their iPod?

andPOP Staff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:11:37 +0000

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Would you be embarrassed if someone scrolled through your iPod? We sit down with Spee and Brendan to talk about the diverse music on their playlist.

Marina and The Diamonds Interview: When’s New Music Coming? (1 of 2)

andPOP Staff — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:28:40 +0000

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Marina and The Diamonds are working on some new music, but Marina is being very secretive about it. Although the release has been delayed, she let’s us in on some secrets about the new album, and how alcohol changed her life.

Howie D from Backstreet Boys Interview: Howie Was A Fat Kid (2 of 2)

andPOP Staff — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:30:17 +0000

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Once upon a time, long before the sold out stadiums and screaming fans, little Howie D was a self-proclaimed “Dough Boy.” Apparently, his first love wasn’t music, it was Twinkies (insert sponsor here). In all fairness, Howie went on to much better things, however, for this interview the guys reminisce about some of their more embarrassing moments.

Howie D Interview: Baby Making Music (1 of 2)

andPOP Staff — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:44:09 +0000

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Let’s face it, whether you want to admit it or not, we’re all Backstreet Boys fans. However, what happens when they grow up, have children and become Backstreet Men? Howie D talks to @jordans_life about baby making music, becoming a father and his new album titled “Back To Me” (2011).

Report: Cody Simpson to Collaborate With Justin Bieber

andPOP Staff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:06:40 +0000

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It’s natural that people compare Cody Simpson to Justin Bieber, but Cody explains that their styles are each individual and unique. That doesn’t mean, however, that the two singers aren’t planning on working together. In this interview with andPOP Cody talks about his upcoming track with Justin, and why he respects Bieber so much as an artist. He also confirms that he and the Biebs will collaborate, however, they’re just “looking for the right song.”

Watch below as Cody and @Jordans_life take a phone call from a fan and talk about his upcoming album:

Small Talk Interview with Cody Simpson = Happy Place (1 of 3)

andPOP Staff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:22:03 +0000

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We all know what it’s like to be down in the dumps, and pop stars are no different. Jordan (@Jordans_Life) sat down with Cody Simpson to ask him what picks him up when he’s down. And then he made some kind of come-on comments about his Dad.

Adele: Billboard and Rolling Stone’s Artist of the Year

@coltondaniel — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:30:44 +0000

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Adele continues to roll in the praise by making Billboard history as the first female singer to top the artist, album and singles list in the same year.

The 23-year-old Brit beat out Rihanna, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga in the American magazine’s prestigious Best Artist and No.1 Billboard 200 Album (with ’21′). She fought off the likes of LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem and Katy Perry’s Firework to become top single with ‘Rolling in the Deep’. Although, it’s really a no-brainer.

Tye Corner, editor over at Billboard.com, said that “her success is really inspiring because it shows that there is still room in the music industry for an artist to make it with true, raw talent.

“It’s not necessarily always about the outrageous outfits or flashy videos, but an amazing voice coupled with the right song still has the ability to turn the ears of millions of people and keep them interested.”

It’s been quite the week for her already as she was nominated for six Grammy awards and tweeted to assure her fans that she made it through her vocal-surgery.

Also Rolling Stone, the granddaddy of all music magazines, named ’21′ the Best Album of the Year and her soulful breakup scorcher made the Best Single of the Year also. It’s nice to see an honest and refreshing ballad recognized amongst the Gaga’s and the Perry’s of female pop.

Her smug graces the cover of Billboard’s latest issue and it includes an interview with the soulful singer. She answers the question that everybody wants to know, what she feels about finding love again:

“Not having someone to share all this with made me miserable at times, to be honest. I wanted nothing more than to be in love and be loved back. That was until I remembered I was sharing it with millions and millions and millions of people! I haven’t been ready to be in love again since summer 2009 … until now. And I hadn’t met anyone along the way who’s changed that.”

She also shared some details on her next album:

“I’m really looking forward to some time to do nothing. I imagine I’ll be 25 or 26 by the time my next record comes out, as I haven’t even thought about my third record yet. I’m just gonna lay some concrete, set up home and just ‘be’ for a bit. I’ll disappear and come back with a record when it’s good enough. There will be no new music until it’s good enough and until I’m ready.”

Small Talk Interview With Alyssa Reid: Learning To Play The Recorder (2 of 2)

andPOP Staff — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:39:58 +0000

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Alyssa Reid not only sings, she can actually play instruments as well. Alyssa talks to Natalia about her experience learning different instruments, including her first stab at the recorder, which she hated.