Exclusive: Listen to CeeLo Green’s brand new song ‘My Favorite MCs’
CeeLo Green talks about streaming's negative affect on Hip Hop, shares his new song My Favorite MCs exclusively on Digital Trends.
Deerhoof break bad and cook up a batch of audio endorphins on ‘The Magic’
Even Walter White would approve of pure endorphins Deerhoof peddle on ‘The Magic,’ an album recorded in a deserted Albuquerque office building.
Spoon and Local Natives are luring fans into record stores with exclusive vinyl
We spoke to Local Natives' singer/keyboardist Kelcey Ayer and Record Store Day Founder Michael Kurtz about instant gratification program for vinyl lovers.
Darius Rucker would rather rock live than count pennies from Spotify plays
Call ‘If I Told You’ country if you must, but Darius Rucker isn’t big on labels. The former Hootie & The Blowfish frontman talks about his new album, his love for vinyl, and the sad reality of Spotify.
She can write a pop hit for anybody, but on ‘Death Valley,’ LP wrote for LP
“Good songs have a leeway to them. They respond to being done in different versions.” Identity is everything to recording artists. If that gets diluted in any way, musicians feel a clear disconnect has occurred between their intended message and how it’s being conveyed to the listener. In essence, that’s exactly what happened to indie […]
Bass? Been done. Jaded is all about that chirp on ‘4000Hz’
Jaded turn the usual obsession with bass on its head with 4000Hz, a track dedicated to exploring the higher side of the audio spectrum, birds and all.
Stairway to fortune: Why the music industry still favors the thief
Led Zeppelin may have won their case over the introduction to Stairway to Heaven, but the history of music is rife with theft: Here are the reasons why.
Gary Barlow didn’t just meet his ’80s heroes, he made a retro album with them
How do you make an ‘80s album in 2016. For Gary Barlow, the answer was simple: Round up your music heroes, put them in a studio, and let them loose.
For Max Jury, boy bands gave way to soul singers as he discovered his own voice
Max Jury went from writing and recording songs in his basement to laying down tracks in the legendary Electric Lady studios in New York. The 24 year-old singer/songwriter's self-titles debut album was released June 3.
Stream it if you want, but Garbage’s new album is no ‘digital-disposable’ throwaway
On Strange Little Birds, Garbage strips back their usual layered approach for a raw, dark sound straight out of Butch Vig’s basement.
Streaming stars shine the brightest at Hot 97’s Summer Jam
Hot 97's 23rd annual Summer Jam festival at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey saw its most raucous performances come from streaming sensations.
Band of Skulls set up shop in church to conjure the unholy rock of ‘By Default’
Churches aren’t just for Christian rock and gospel. Band of Skulls’ Russell Marsden explains how the band set up shop to rock in one of their hometown holy spots.
Andrew W.K. explains how his Twitter fans got the Penguins partying hard
If you attend a Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff game, you’re going to hear Andrew W.K.’s anthem Party Hard, and Twitter fans can take all the credit.
Rising star Gallant talks about the early years, his new LP, and pushing for embarrassment
We recently sat down with rising R&B star Gallant to chat about his music, old and new, his inspirations, and more.
DJ Gold Panda loves to get physical with his music, sees little value in streaming
Gold Panda isn’t interested in digital media, but he still uses it as a discovery tool. In our interview, find out what makes this artist tick, and how his music gets its unique sound.
‘The ship has already sailed.’ Rogue Wave knows there’s no going back on streaming
Zach Rogue and his bandmates in Rogue Wave talk about recording techniques, the emotion in recordings, and mixed feelings about streaming music.
From Moscow to Missoula, Southwestern songstress Zella Day is blowing up
Digital Trends sat down with Day to discuss her early beginnings, how the internet helped her plan her tour, and what's coming next.
Hip hop legend Madlib talks Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and cassette tape bliss
Legendary hip hop producer Madlib detailed his 20+ year legacy and how modern technology is altering it at this year's Red Bull Music Academy Festival.
Coffee’s worth $5, but music must be free? Enation’s Jonathan Jackson doesn’t get it
Nashville actor and Enation frontman Jonathan Jackson discusses his new album Blame-shifter, the resurgence of vinyl, and society’s curious refusal to pay for music – but not coffee.
How an iPhone clip grabbed a label’s attention and scored Tor Miller a record deal
Digital Trends sits down with emerging artist Tor Miller to discuss his new record and how he made it. Miller's debut album release is expected this month.
DT Premiere: World’s first FaceSwap music video is equal parts creepy, impressive
New York songwriter Anthony D'Amato has paired his new single with Snapchat, creating the world's first selfie FaceSwap music video using his iPhone 6.
John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls tells us why iTunes is “Irrelevant”
With the release of new album Boxes, John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls called Digital Trends to discuss incorporating electronic dance music, the pros and cons of streaming, ugly babies, and short song titles.
Rufus Wainwright crafted an album so uncharted, it’s ineligible for a Grammy
Rufus Wainwright knows a mash-up of Shakespearian sonnets won’t pay the bills, and it won’t win a Grammy. But it hasn’t stopped the Canadian-American from throwing away all conventions for Take All My Loves.
Sibling synthpop duo, Broods, on starting young, sudden popularity, and a new album
Broods talks about how she and her brother, Caleb, got started young, getting big recognition in short order, and what's coming in their sophomore album.
Bass prodigy Tal Wilkenfeld can’t be bothered with your petty laptop speakers
As prepares for her upcoming solo LP, Tal Wilkenfeld discusses the new album, high-res recording, and revelations she’s picked up from legends like Jeff Beck.
Iconoclastic and impossibly original, Prince was literally a symbol for revolution
The world lost another legitimate legend in the world of music. Today we offer our tribute to Prince, known for his incredible stage presence, cunning wit, and relentless dedication to musical integrity.
Even at 73, Paul McCartney still brought me to tears
I was skeptical about seeing Paul McCartney live, especially given his age and voice, but the experience changed my life for the better.
Graham Nash demands Pandora and Spotify stop ‘ripping off’ artists
We sit down with Graham Nash on his new album This Path Tonight, what he thinks of streaming music, and David Bowie’s Lazarus.
Montreal’s Essaie Pas push the limits of what you can do with a synth
Electronic duo Essaie Pas deliver their own take on modern-retro chic on their new album, Demain est une autre nuit.
Exclusive: Damnwells frontman Alex Dezen video premiere for ‘This is the Last Song’
The Damnwells frontman Alex Dezen premieres the video for This is the Last Song (I’ll Ever Write on This Guitar) on Digital Trends, and tells why he’s OK with you hating it.
Hüsker Dü’s Bob Mould rocks on with Patch the Sky, but won’t touch Spotify
Hüsker Dü frontman and alt-rock pioneer Bob Mould returns to rock with Patch the Sky, a guitar-driven look inward. But do him a favor and listen somewhere other than Spotify.
No one likes Kanye’s clothes, but they’re still buying (and reselling)
Day 2 of Kanye West's three-day pop up shop in New York City resulted in hundreds of people lining up to purchase Kanye's latest threads just to resell.
‘Music is suffering’ On 99¢, Santigold calls to fix a broken streaming biz
On her latest album 99 Cents, Santigold challenges the streaming music-biz model that brought us the likes of Spotify without losing the energetic bounce that vaulted her to stardom.
Whether you’re a vinyl lover or Spotify fan, Pete Yorn is ‘ArrangingTime’ for you
For this week’s Audiophile we get on the horn with Pete Yorn to talk about vinyl, streaming, and how he’s going back to his roots with his new album ArrangingTime.