Archive for the ‘In Conversation’ Category

Eliza Doolittle Talks To Us About Style, Kanye And Coachella

Becky Bain
April 19th, 2011 // 1 Comment

We already knew Eliza Doolittle knew how to get everybody bouncing — she was one of the performers at our Pray For Pop party at SXSW, after all. So it was no surprise to see the British pop gal make the fest-goers (and even the trees!) at Coachella shake it during her early afternoon set on Sunday.

To celebrate Ms. Doolittle’s debut album finally being released in the U.S. today (stop by iTunes and pick it up, y’all!), we had a chit-chat with the “Rollerblades” singer after an autograph-signing outside the Gobi tent. She discussed the trials of making it big here in the States, her growing shoe collection and why she’s “perving” on everyone at the music fest. Head below for our one-on-one with Eliza!
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Foster The People’s Mark Foster Fawns Over Kanye West At Coachella

Becky Bain
April 19th, 2011 // 1 Comment
Live At Coachella
See Foster The People heat up the desert stage. Read More »
Fostering The Fame
Foster The People share the story of their success. Read More »
North American Tour Dates
Find out where Mark and his People will be playing in 2012. Read More »

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Mark Foster was doing his own solo project for a few years before he and two friends, Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink, joined forces to become Foster The People, one of the most buzzed about bands to take on Coachella 2011. (Check out pics from their Sunday afternoon set here.) The band, which draws comparisons to other dreamy indie oufits like MGMT and Passion Pit, formed in October 2009 and has been on a steady path to success ever since, thanks to the growing popularity of their chill-rock lead single, “Pumped Up Kicks”, off their self-titled debut EP.

After the jump, check out our interview with Mark Foster, who told us what it means to play Coachella, why he owes a debt of gratitude to a German stranger he’s never met, and why Kanye West is responsible for changing the way we consume pop music today. More »

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Marina And The Diamonds Talks Katy Perry And Madonna At Coachella

Becky Bain
April 16th, 2011 // Leave a Comment

Marina And The Diamonds (aka Marina Diamandis) had never performed at Coachella before her set last night in the Gobi tent (check out the photos here!), but the Welsh pop doll seemed to be enjoying her first jaunt to the desert music fest. “The site is a lot more beautiful than any U.K. site,” she told us in brief chit-chat a few hours before taking the stage. “You can actually wear heels here!”

Not only was the Family Jewels singer wearing some fancy footwear to go with her supercute outfit, she also debuted a new hairstyle (styled at the hands of her drummer) while talking to us about Katy Perry, Madonna and why people should stop hating on Britney for not writing her own music. Catch our interview with this sparkling diamond below! More »

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Crystal Bowersox: The Idolator Interview

Robbie Daw
April 14th, 2011 // Leave a Comment

Last month Crystal Bowersox took the stage at our Pray For Pop showcase during South By Southwest and served up electrifying acoustic versions of such Farmer’s Daugher jams as “Finally Got It Right,” “Mine All Mine” and “Kiss Ya.” But turns out there’s one more Mama Sox surprise we held over for you—a video interview with the American Idol Season 9 alum, which we conducted outside the venue where our event took place. Watch below!
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Kylie Minogue Talks To Us About What’s Next For Her, Following Her Les Folies Tour

Robbie Daw
April 5th, 2011 // 1 Comment

If you haven’t yet snatched up your tickets to see Kylie Minogue’s Les Folies tour, which is hitting U.S. shores at the end of this month, you might want to do so pronto—because as our favorite saucy Aussie told us today, this might be the last chance fans get to see her multi-million dollar pop spectacle on a large stage for some time. “I don’t know how soon I would rush in to doing another pop album,” Kylie, who released her 11th LP Aphrodite last summer, told said over the phone. “I’m definitely looking into opportunities of collaborations or different performances that will keep fans satisfied, keep my interest up. And one of those things is the possibility of doing an anti-tour.” Anti-tour? Find out what she’s hinting at below!
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Lady Gaga Producer RedOne Says ‘Born This Way’ Is All About “Freedom”

Becky Bain
February 10th, 2011 // 11 Comments

Hot shot producer RedOne has been with Lady Gaga since the beginning — he produced tracks forThe Fame and The Fame Monster as well as her highly-anticipated third album, Born This Way. So it’s a no brainer that he was included on the panel of industry professionals at Grammy Career Day, held at USC this past week.

While RedOne (born Nadir Khayat) spoke to high-schoolers about the realities of making it in the music biz, we wanted to know all about Gaga’s new album. Much like he’s done in the past when questioned about the pop star’s new tunes, he tried to keep mum or stay vague — she should feel relieved that the secrets of her songs are safe with him — but we still tried to get it out of him anyway. Can you blame us?

We also discussed Jennifer Lopez’s abilities to multi-task working on a TV show and finishing a new album, and touched on why so many artists are stepping into the club scene. Head below to check out our one-on-one with the Grammy-nominated producer: More »

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Alex Da Kid: The Idolator Interview

Robbie Daw
December 21st, 2010 // 3 Comments

You may not know producer Alex Da Kid by name just yet, but trust us, it’s a temporary situation that’s about to change in 2011. The London-born 26-year-old is the man behind the beats in Emimen and Rihanna’s “Love The Way You Lie” and B.o.B and Hayley Williams’ “Airplanes”—two of this year’s summer radio staples that have now earned the onetime professional soccer player (real name: Alexander Grant) five Grammy nominations.

In our sitdown with hip hop’s rising behind-the-scenes star, he discussed his recent productions (like Diddy-Dirty Money’s “Coming Home” and Dr. Dre and Eminem’s “I Need A Doctor”), what he learned after the way things went down with Nicki Minaj’s debut single “Massive Attack” and the possibility of working on Christina Aguilera’s new material. He also sang the praises of his frequent collaborator and recent signing Skylar Grey. “She plays like nine or ten instruments,” says Alex. “She writes amazing songs. She’s the real deal.”

Catch our full one-on-one with Alex Da Kid below!
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Charlie Wilson: The Idolator Interview

Erika Brooks Adickman
December 9th, 2010 // 2 Comments

If pop music feels like one big family — and it often does, with its over-emoting and petty rivalries — then it’s high time to pay respect to our favorite uncle. Charlie Wilson is a living legend — the former lead singer of 70s funk group The Gap Band, the hustler-approved voice behind hits like Pharrell’s “Beautiful” and most recently, as the fiery, soulful singer on several of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Friday jams. No matter how you came to know him, “Uncle” Charlie (a nickname given by Snoop Dogg) deserves credit for keeping the dance floor filled now more than ever. Good thing he’s got a new album, Just Charlie.

Check out our exclusive interview with the timeless artist below and find out about his collaborations with Kanye, his friendship with Fantasia, and why he’s not trying to take the pimp out of the game — he’s trying to be just Charlie.
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Lupe Fiasco Sheds Light on ‘Lasers’ In Frank Interview

Idolator Staff
December 3rd, 2010 // 1 Comment

Lupe Fiasco seems like he’s gearing up for a very big 2011 — including the eagerly awaited Lasers album, more clever videos, and a possible Child Rebel Soldier collaboration with longtime friend Kanye West. But that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten all about the creative and business battles that left his new music in limbo. In an unusually revealing interview with RubyHornet, Lupe says that even though Lasers has a release date now, the lengthy war over the album left him with mixed feelings. Why? “I know the pain that it went through,” he says. Ouch. Watch the whole clip below. More »

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Adele: The Idolator Interview

Becky Bain
November 23rd, 2010 // 3 Comments
Adele's New Record
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Adele's Amazing Year
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Flipping The BRITS The Bird
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It’s been two years since Adele made an instant splash on the scene with her debut album, 19, walking away with a Grammy for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Performance for her heartbreaking Billboard hit, “Chasing Pavements.” The English singer-songwriter has finally put the finishing touches on her follow-up, 21, which exudes a maturity in both its title and its content. While 19 was inspired by a relationship, Adele told us in a recent chit-chat at Idolator HQ that 21 was inspired by “the next boy”: “He tried to f*** me over, so I f***ed him over first!”

It’s that combination of humor and pathos that makes us, and the rest of her legions of fans, connect with Adele and her music. Below, read our exclusive sit-down with the singer, who freely discussed working with Ryan Tedder, why she decided to name another album after her age, and how she’s seriously considering a move to Nashville.

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