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Gin Wigmore On ‘Gravel & Wine’, Butch Walker & Acoustic Shows

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came by the studios at 104.3 MYfm to talk with Damien Fahey about her song style, recording her latest album ‘Gravel & Wine’, working with Butch Walker on the project, and challenging herself doing acoustic sets.

Talking about how she found her soulful, bluegrass sound, Gin said, “Well, I went to America, and I kind of found it here. I spent about a month and a half cruising around Mississippi and Nashville, and Alabama, and figured out what this whole blues thing is about.”

On her sound prior to coming to America, Gin said, “It was a little bit different. It was probably a little more poppy, I guess, maybe. It’s definitely more gritty now and it’s got that great kind of dirty, strong drums and kind of swagger to it now I think.”

Asked about collaborating with Butch Walker on her second album ‘Gravel & Wine’, Gin said, “It was great. He’s very relaxed and he’s got great integrity and we’re very like minded and we like the same things, basically, so it made it very easy.”

Quizzed about doing acoustic shows on a radio tour, she said, “It’s great. It’s really nice. It’s cool to challenge yourself, I think that’s what you always need to do in any area in your life, so the fact that this is out of my comfort zone is really fun for me.”

Watch the brief interview via YouTube below.

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Jessie Ware Talks ‘Sweet Talk’ Video, Celebrity Props

Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware visited with Billy on WTF to discuss touring Australia with Laneway Festival, her music video for ‘Sweet Talk’, what it’s like to have celebrity fans such as Katy Perry, Beyonce and Russell Crowe, among other topics.

Jessie Ware hoops“So I love doing videos and I’m really involved in them, but I’ve been so busy I really didn’t have time to be in a video totally, so we came up with the idea wouldn’t it be fun to mock the whole writing process,” Jessie said about the ‘Sweet Talk’ treatment. “Because people take it so seriously. It’s all like, ‘I’m in the studio’, so, and I love kids, so hello mini-me. Why don’t we get her to wear the double bun. Wear the kind of Polo neck and really just kind of mock the first video I did, which was ‘Running’. You had to Vogue and do all this. It’s really about (Julio) Bashmore and I, in the studio, writing ‘Sweet Talk’. It was really fun, really nice.”

On if was bizarre to see Russell Crowe attending her show, Jessie said, “Yes, he’s Hollywood. He’s like A-list, that’s like, you know… He was so nice. He came to the dressing room after to introduce himself. He had very kind eyes, and he was just really nice. It really helps when a celebrity through Twitter or whatnot, posts a video of yours, the amount of followers, more people here about you.”

After counters with Crowe or online props from the likes of Katy or Beyonce, Jessie talked about how she stays grounded. “Because when I get back on Sunday, my boyfriend’s making me cook him a three course dinner,” Jessie explained. “Because I haven’t been in the house for a month, and he thinks it’s time I’m back in the kitchen cooking him some nice food.”

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Calvin Harris: Jakwob “Lifted My Chords” From ‘I’m Not Alone’

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turned to Twitter after hearing the new Jakwob track ‘Fade’, featuring Maiday, suggesting to the artist lifted the chords from his 2009 single ‘I’m Not Alone’. Among the Tweets:

@CalvinHarris: New Jakwob track come on son what the fu**. Trying to remain philosophical haha

@jakwob: @hervespace @CalvinHarris what’s all this about?!

@CalvinHarris: @jakwob @hervespace you lifted my chords from “I’m Not Alone”, but don’t worry about it, I really like them!! Lovely track too

@hervespace: @jakwob @CalvinHarris “plagiarised” poss too strong a word, just noted the similarities that’s all

Since the tweets on March 22nd, Jakwob hasn’t responded. Check out the two tracks after the cut and listen for the similarities. Continue reading

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Bruno Mars Is Fine With Wet Wipes And Wine

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spoke with TMZ about some of his backstage tour rider requests, after being told about some of the zany requests from artists like Lady Gaga’s demands for a naked mannequin and Marilyn Manson’s requirement for a pound of gummy bears and a hairless, toothless prostitute.

“Mine is pretty boring compared to that stuff,” he said. “Wet wipes and a bottle of wine, and I’m good to go.” When told that would be good in lieu of a shower after a concert, Bruno said, “That’s it. That’s all we got sometimes.”

Watch the comments before Bruno takes off in his classic car below.

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Cody Simpson Birmingham Concert Highlights

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In episode seven of The Paradise Series, takes viewers backstage at his show in Birmingham, England. The Australian pop singer is seen posing with fans and signing autographs outside his tour bus, rehearsing for his show, do a meet and greet, doing a workout, and checked in one last time before hitting the stage.

Cody Simpson Birmingham, England“So I’m about to go on stage in Birmingham, England right now,” Cody said. “I just had my pre-show routine. I went out with the dancers and went over the show a little bit. Refreshed choreography, I did my warm-ups and drank some tea and stretched out. I think I’m ready to go. It’s about time to be on stage. I’m gonna be on stage in like two minutes, so let’s go. It’s gonna be a good one.”

After the show, Cody said, “I’m out here, in Birmingham. I just got off stage. I had to take my shirt off because I was sweaty. I think it was literally the best show I’ve done in Europe I think, if not the best show I’ve ever done. The crowds were insane. They knew ever single lyric to every song. I had literally the best time up there. I was hyped up so much the entire hour. It was an incredible night and I’ve been teasing the fans out there. There’s a bunch of fans waiting outside. It’s pretty funny. I’m waving to them.”

Watch it via YouTube below.

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One Direction Accept Fans Twitter Challenges

One Direction challenges on TYG

appeared on the launch of The You Generation, talking with TYG about how the internet catapulted them to global superstardom before selecting balls that had a number corresponding to a Twitter fan challenge for Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.

Liam was challenged to do 20 keepie uppies in a row, which he didn’t technically do but he crossed that number overall before getting some celebratory kicks himself from his bandmates. Next up was Zayn, who was challenged to draw his favorite bandmate (Louis) in a minute, which he accomplished in cartoon form. Niall was then asked to do his best impression of a fellow band member and one other celebrity, with the singer choosing Zayn and reciting ‘The Godfather’ lines, “You come in here on the day of my daughters wedding. And you ask me for justice. You ain’t gettin’ no justice.” Harry was then challenged to throw 20 balls in a cutout face of the host in a minute, which he accomplished in the final seconds. The last guy up was Louis, who was challenged to try to be a YouTube presenter, breaking into character to ask his question about tips for being a presenter.

Watch the webisode via YouTube below.

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One Direction ‘One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)’ Video

One Direction Niall Horan shower cap

are out with the music video to their charity single ‘One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)’, a medley of Blondie’s 1979 hit ‘One Way or Another’ and The Undertones’ 1978 single ‘Teenage Kicks’. Check out details on the boy band’s charity efforts at rednoseday.com/1D.

Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson introduced the video, with Louis saying, “This year, we decided to make a single to raise money for Comic Relief.” Zayn continued, “Comic Relief are a British charity that do amazing work helping people all over Africa and in the UK living with really tough lives.” Harry concluded, “So instead of spending a lot of money on a music video, we decided to make it ourselves while we’re on tour, and give the money we save to Comic Relief.”

Watch the video via YouTube below.

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Cody Simpson Discusses His Angels, Being A Role Model In Twitter Q&A

Cody Simpson Twitter Q&A

In a recent episode of The Paradise Series, answered some questions from his fans via Twitter while he was in Dublin, Ireland. The Australian pop star talks about the impact he has had on fans, how he would comfort a girl, the last place he shopped at, the three things he loves about his fans, tour bus insider secrets, and more.

“It was and it is very difficult for me to get a grasp on that, as I am still so young and I’m a kid and I myself am still learning and I’m still growing up,” Simpson said about the influence he has on his fans. “When I came into this business I was only 13 and I barely realized what it meant to leave my home country and leave Australia, let alone be a role model for people. As I’ve been doing this for a little while, I’ve come to realize the responsibility that I have to be that role model and to inspire others and inspire other kids and help them stand up for what they believe in, stand up to bullying, be better friends and people in general. I take that responsibility very seriously.”

Asked the top 3 things he loves about his “Angels”, Cody said, “I would have to say the dedication, first of all. They’re always there, constantly on Twitter, Facebook, voting and everything. They’re always at the shows. The enthusiasm, insanely enthusiastic, screaming and crying. They know every single word to every single one of my songs, which I love. Also, the fact that I really wouldn’t be here without them. I wouldn’t be here without you guys. You guys have been there for me. Whether you’re a new fan or you’ve been there from the beginning, I love you guys and I you guys are the reason I’m not in a classroom right now back in Australia taking tests, because that honestly wasn’t my favorite thing to do. I get to make music every single day because of you guys.”

Sharing his most recent shopping story, Cody said, “I was shopping in Dublin about two days ago, and I went into Topman and a bunch of girls found out I was in there and the next thing you know I had bought my clothes and we come out and there’s like hundreds of girls waiting outside the story and I don’t think I’ll be allowed at Topman again, we had to evacuate.”

Watch the Twitter chat session via YouTube below.

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The Saturdays Discuss First U.S. Gig & Dating Status

The Saturdays dance

Frankie Sandford, Mollie King, Rochelle Wiseman, Una Healy and Vanessa White sat down after ‘Chasing ’ Episode 1 ‘#UnitedSatsOfAmerica Premiere Party’ aired on E!, where the girls talked about working in America, having their first stateside show, attending the VMAs, and their individual dating status.

On working in the U.S., Frankie said, “It’s so weird. When we first got together, it was like we always said ‘world domination all the way’. Now it’s like we’re actually started trying to put that into motion and it’s just strange.”

Talking about their first U.S. show, Mollie said, “We were so nervous because it was our first show over here, but they were incredible. Some of them even knew the words to the songs.” Rochelle added, “We literally couldn’t have asked for a better crowd for our first show. It was amazing.”

Discussing the chance to see some of their UK music peers at the MTV Video Music Awards, Una said, “We kind of saw our old friends and The Wanted and the screams that came for them. They’re doing so well and we think that right now is a great time for pop music.”

Watch the webisode via VEVO below.

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Tegan And Sara Talk ‘Heartthrob’ With Andy Samberg

Tegan and Sara with Andy Samberg

‘Heartthrob: The Interviews’ features Quin sitting down with Andy Samberg, talking about what they consider to be attributes of a heartthrob, citing people who are charitable, generous, thoughtful, being a rebel, being trendsetters, being comfortable with your body but not obsessed with your physique, and definitely not having a mullet.

“I remember getting funny feelings about Madonna ‘Truth or Dare’,” Sara confessed. “Her body is perfect in that movie.”

Tegan and Sara Heartthrob 2013“Cyndi Lauper, as girls we looked up to her, because she was like a strong, alternative, progressive, open-minded, articulate, powerful woman,” Tegan said. “I don’t love Cyndi Lauper impersonators. I think what Cyndi stands for is being your own person, not being her. Sometimes you just wanna have fun.”

Tegan then told the ‘Saturday Night Live’ funnyman, “Andy, I don’t want to be awkward about this or anything. I don’t want this to be weird. We really like you. I think you’re just so talented and you so handsome and you’re so sweet. I just want to make sure it’s very clear that you’re not our kind of heartthrob.”

Watch the webisode via YouTube below.

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