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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Taylor Swift’s New ‘Red’ Album Has ‘U2-Style Epic,’ ‘Dubstep-Inspired’ Songs
Country music princess Taylor Swift branched out into pop music long ago, and on her forthcoming 'Red,' she's reaching out to some new genres for inspiration. Rolling Stone reports that the album features songs inspired by dubstep artists and rock bands like U2.
Amanda Palmer Replaces Erykah Badu in NSFW Flaming Lips Video
The role of Erykah Badu will now be played by Amanda Palmer. The former Dresden Dolls singer has replaced Badu in the not-safe-for-work Flaming Lips video 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,' which Badu starred in before calling the finished product "tasteless."
‘The Impossible’ Trailer – What’s the Song?
The emotional trailer for 'The Impossible,' an upcoming major motion picture about the 2004 Indonesian tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people, features the music of U2 covered by another Irish artist.
The Killers Are Mitt Romney’s Favorite Band
We know that President Obama's musical taste ranges from Al Green to Bruce Springsteen to Jay-Z. So who does presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney rock out to? The list of his favorite bands includes the Beach Boys, Kenny Chesney and a modern rock act you might not expect.
Rufus Wainwright Marries Jorn Weisbrodt in New York
Rufus Wainwright, who once famously declared, "I'm actually not a huge gay marriage supporter," tied the knot yesterday at his home in Montauk, N.Y., with his long-time partner, theater producer Jorn Weisbrodt.
Ed Sheeran Covers Snow Patrol’s ‘Chasing Cars’
Just days after performing at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran played a secret show for Free Radio in which he covered 'Chasing Cars' by his former tourmates Snow Patrol.
Grimes, ‘Genesis’ – New Video
Canadian dance artist Grimes feels right at home with snakes and swords in her self-directed music video for 'Genesis.' The 24-year-old hangs out with an edgy cast of characters, including a scary chick with three-foot-long pink hair extensions, white platform boots and some sort of metallic bodysuit.
Silversun Pickups Bassist Nikki Monninger Expecting Twins
It's a girl! And another girl! Bassist Nikki Monninger of the Silversun Pickups will be leaving the group temporarily in the fall to give birth to twin girls, she announced today.
Axe Hair ‘Office Love’ 2012 Commercial – What’s the Song?
Girls check out a guy's hair before anything else, according to a humorous new ad from Axe that uses an old song by Daniel Johnston to sell its line of hair care products.
Moby Writes That Mitt Romney and Republicans ‘Worry and Frighten Me’
Moby has never been one to keep his political opinions to himself, so it's no surprise he decided to weigh in on the presidential campaign now that Mitt Romney has selected Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. "Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney, and the Republican Party of 2012 worry and frighten me," the accomplished DJ wrote yesterday in a blog post on his website (news tip via Spinner).