Scott Shetler is a Chicago-based freelance writer whose words can be found on PopCrush, Diffuser and other music, pop culture and travel websites. He has interviewed a wide range of artists, from Anthony Kiedis to Weird Al Yankovic and from Amanda Palmer to Taylor Hanson. He freely acknowledges an inexplicable obsession with the music of cheesy ‘80s pop duo Air Supply.
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Alex Clare – 2013 Coachella Must-See Artists
“And it feels like I am just too close to love you!” Those words initially caught listeners’ attention in an Internet Explorer commercial, before fans eventually located the full song on iTunes and began furiously downloading it.
The track, ‘Too Close’ by Alex Clare, rose up the charts for months before finally reaching No...
2 Chainz – 2013 Coachella Must-See Artists
Georgia rapper 2 Chainz seemingly came out of nowhere last year to take his place among today’s most successful hip-hop artists. In fact, MTV placed him at No. 2 on its list of the Hottest MCs in the Game, due to his impressive live performances, creative style, personal appeal, self-assurance, and ability to speak to the masses...
The Postal Service – 2013 Coachella Must-See Artists
It’s been ten years since indie heroes Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Jimmy Tamborello, aka Dntel, teamed up for a side project called the Postal Service. Joined by Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley, the group released a brilliant electropop album called ‘Give Up,’ went on a brief tour, and then went back to their original groups, leaving fans of the record aching for a reunion or follow-up album
Janelle Monae – 2013 Coachella Must-See Artists
Janelle Monae is sure to get the party started at Coachella.
The singer first caught the attention of the mainstream pop world with 2010’s ‘The ArchAndroid,’ a futuristic R&B album that weaved together rock, funk and pop elements -- it also earned her a Grammy nomination and a tour with Bruno Mars. Th...
Win a Guitar Signed by Pink!
PopCrush and our sister site StarCrush are giving away a guitar signed by one of the coolest pop singers in the world, the one and only Pink! The 'Just Give Me a Reason' singer has inked a black and white electric guitar and one of our readers will soon be its lucky owner.
Win Tickets to See Olly Murs Live!
Listen up, Olly Murs fans! The cheeky Brit is hitting the road on the Right Place Right Time tour, and PopCrush is giving one lucky fan a chance to score two tickets to the Murs concert of your choice!
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Swedish House Mafia
Swedish House Mafia is an example of an act whose name perfectly describes the group. The trio, consisting of Swedes Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Axwell, got together in the early 2000s to play house music and grew to become one of EDM’s most successful artists.
Best Major Lazer Remixes
Major Lazer remixes have been a big part of the group's success since arriving in 2009 with the album 'Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do.' Initially comprised of successful DJ-producers Diplo and Switch, Major Lazer performed at the Coachella and Pitchfork festivals and built up a following while performing their own material and re-working the songs of other artists.
The Prodigy, ‘Smack My B—- Up’ – Major Lazer Remix
The Prodigy’s controversial hit ‘Smack My B---- Up’ got the Major Lazer treatment for the 15th anniversary edition of the British electronica group’s ‘Fat of the Land’ album.
The original 1997 recording is revered by Prodigy fans, and Major Lazer wisely decided not to completely makeover the track...
Beastie Boys + Santigold, ‘Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win’ – Major Lazer Remix
‘Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win,’ a track from the Beastie Boys’ 2011 album ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part Two,' was carried by Santigold’s vocals, along with some reggae-inspired instrumentation.
The Major Lazer remix kept the focus on the R&B singer while incorporating additional percussion. Sa...