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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No Doubt, ‘Settle Down’ – Major Lazer Remix
As they began working on their comeback album, No Doubt reached out to Diplo and Switch, who was still a part of Major Lazer at the time, and headed into the studio with them in 2011 to collaborate on the ‘Push and Shove’ title track...
Hot Chip, ‘Look at Where We Are’ – Major Lazer Remix
Hot Chip is an electronic act that often veers into a chiller, almost easy listening territory, as they do on ‘Look at Where We Are’ from their ‘In Our Heads’ album. Thankfully, Major Lazer fortified the track with a much-needed jolt of energy...
J. Cole, ‘Get Free ColeWorld’ – Major Lazer Remix
Major Lazer decided to remix their own song 'Get Free,' enlisting rapper J. Cole to perform on the new track, which was renamed ‘Get Free ColeWorld.’
Cole gets political, spitting, “I smell bulls---, it must be an election year / The more I listen man, the more you sound less sincere / Still I’m watching CNN trying to keep up / In my interviews maybe I should speak up...
Bruno Mars, ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ – Major Lazer Remix
One of Major Lazer’s newest remixes is this reinvention of Bruno Mars’ ‘Locked Out of Heaven.’ The new arrangement unlocked the subtle reggae vibe in the original, slowing down the tempo and emphasizing the horns and soaring vocals...
Pharrell Williams Working With Kendrick Lamar + T.I.
Pharrell Williams is making music with T.I. and Kendrick Lamar, according to an image posted on Billionaire Boys Club that shows the guys hanging out in a Los Angeles recording studio.
The Weeknd Announces ‘Kiss Land’ Album, Shares Artwork
The Weeknd, the Canadian singer-producer born Abel Tesfaye, revealed information about his new album yesterday on Twitter. He tweeted the name of the title, 'Kiss Land,' and an image of the artwork, which shows neon green words on a black background.
Jessie Ware Will Release Acclaimed ‘Devotion’ Album in U.S. on April 16
British songbird Jessie Ware is finally bringing her debut album Devotion' to the U.S. The record, which includes a brand-new remix featuring one of her favorite rappers, will hit retailers on this side of the Atlantic on April 16.
Dido Delivers an Acoustic Performance of ‘Girl Who Got Away’ [Video]
As Dido gears up for the U.S. release of her new album 'Girl Who Got Away,' the accomplished singer has released an acoustic version of the title track. The video shows Dido playing guitar as she sings, "If only for today / I wanna be / The girl who got away / The lover who really loved / The dancer who danced / To the last song."
Billie Joe Armstrong Signs Up for New Shakespeare Rock + Roll Theater Project
Maybe those Tony Awards for the stage version of 'American Idiot' have turned Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong into a theater junkie. The singer has signed on to write music for a rock-influenced stage update of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing.'
mtvU Woodie Awards 2013 Winners Include The Weeknd + Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
The Weekend and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were among the winners at the 2013 mtvU Woodie Awards, which took place in Austin last night as part of SXSW.