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INTERVIEW: David Guetta On Upcoming Billboard Music Awards

With the 2013 Billboard Music Awards rapidly approaching, we caught up with BBMA finalist David Guetta to help recount the incredible high points, new discoveries and memorable moments that caught his ears during the past 12 months.

The French DJ and producer is up for the Top EDM Artist award among others and he’ll perform at the event as well. His single “Titanium” peaked at No. 7 on the Hot 100 in 2012. Read the rest of the interview after the jump. (more…)

INTERVIEW: Daft Punk Sits Down With Pete Tong On Radio 1

Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo sit down on BBC Radio 1 with Pete Tong to open up about their new album.

“We were interested in taking the time to reinvent ourselves and see where we could go next,” Bangalter reflects, “we were really experimenting all these years in the studio.” Referring to Random Access Memories as their first official studio album, the duo discuss their creative process citing a deep desire to recreate the magic of old house music and its timeless appeal.

“In some sense we emerged from that [Chicago house] tradition of working in a home studio and ‘pretending’ to do a record. It really felt that this album was the same music that we’ve always done – you’re right to say it’s maybe the record we’ve always wanted to do because it felt like we are doing the same thing but this time we are doing it for real.”

[via Dancing Astronaut]

INTERVIEW: Unreleased Beastie Boys Interview From The 80′s | PBS Digital Studios

The dilligent folks at Blank on Blank (via the Washington Post) have unearthed an unheard ’80s interview with the Beastie Boys for their animated PBS series. In the clip, the late Adam “MCA” Yauch explains the origin of the group’s name: “It’s from the good old days. We were a hardcore band… At time it was the stupidest name that I could possibly think of. And if you could think of a stupider name I’d probably be pretty impressed now. So lay it on me: can you think of a stupider name than the Beastie Boys?” Interviewer Rocci Fisch for ABC News Radio responds in the negative. “So then that answers your question.”

Though comprising only about five minutes of audio, the video above contains a handful of fantastic nuggets, ranging from the trio talking about their then-current tour with Madonna (Mike D: “Usually there’s… a riot breaking out after every show because either the crowd wants to kill us or we have to run from the girls because they mob us”) to their supposed status as rappers for the suburbs (Ad-Rock: “That we are soul, hardcore, b-boy music, and we do not play sucker music.”). Recorded in 1985, the Beasties hadn’t yet released their debut LP Licensed to Ill.

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BEASTIE BOYS

INTERVIEW: Pharrell Williams

Pharrell sits down for an interview on Hot 97′s Angie Martinez Show. He talks about his anti-aging methods, as well as his new projects he’s working on which include Jay-Z, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolBoy Q, and Miley Cyrus.

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Daft Punk ft Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky

Robin Thicke ft T.I. & Pharrell – Blurred Lines

INTERVIEW: Icona Pop

Watch this interview with Icona Pop where they talk about their first big impact with music, and what new sounds they are interested in experimenting with.

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ICONA POP

INTERVIEW: Daft Punk Gives Exclusive Interview With French Magazine

Daft Punk ft. Pharrell – Get Lucky (DJ ICE Video Edit) from DJ ICE on Vimeo.

The wait is over Daft Punk has finally released the official version for Get Lucky. Watch the video bootleg that DMS member DJ Ice put together.

After the jump read a rare exclusive interview that Daft Punk recently had with France’s Rock & Folk magazine. Where they talk about their upcoming album “Random Access Memories”. (more…)

INTERVIEW: RedBull Thre3style National Finalist – DJ KONFLIKT

Red Bull Thre3Style gives highly skilled DJs a global platform to showcase their skills, battle and gain notoriety by rockin’ the dance floor. Crowd reaction, technique and the art of party rocking are what makes this the new school DJ contest. DJ’s are judged on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction. Each DJ gets one 15 minute performance where they have to play a minimum of 3 genres. Anything goes – from house anthems to old school hip hop to Top 40 remixes.

DJs from the U.S. Regionals will come to LA this Friday April 5th to battle for the coveted title of Red Bull Thre3style National Champion – a title that comes with bragging rights; cash prizes; a stamp of approval from some of the best DJs in the world including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Z-Trip and A-Trak; and a ticket to compete in the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in December.

We had a chance to sit down with another one of the finalists DJ Konflikt and talk to him about how he got his start DJing, prepping his set for the battle, traveling, late night food and much more. Read the interview after the jump. (more…)

INTERVIEW: RedBull Thre3style National Finalist – DJ SCENE

Red Bull Thre3Style gives highly skilled DJs a global platform to showcase their skills, battle and gain notoriety by rockin’ the dance floor. Crowd reaction, technique and the art of party rocking are what makes this the new school DJ contest. DJ’s are judged on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction. Each DJ gets one 15 minute performance where they have to play a minimum of 3 genres. Anything goes – from house anthems to old school hip hop to Top 40 remixes.

DJs from the U.S. Regionals will come to LA this Friday April 5th to battle for the coveted title of Red Bull Thre3style National Champion – a title that comes with bragging rights; cash prizes; a stamp of approval from some of the best DJs in the world including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Z-Trip and A-Trak; and a ticket to compete in the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in December.

We had a chance to sit down with one of the finalists DJ Scene and talk to him about how he got his start DJing, prepping his set for the battle, traveling, late night food and much more. Read the interview after the jump. And stay tuned for our interview with another finalist DJ Konflikt tomorrow. (more…)

INTERVIEW: Alesso: Ultra Music Festival 2013

DJ/Producer Alesso talks about his upcoming song with OneRepublic, what it will be like to play the slot at Ultra Music Festival 2013 right before Swedish House Mafia’s last set ever, and more.

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Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso ft Ryan Tedder – Calling (Lose My Mind) (Donk “No Breakdown” Short Edit)

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INTERVIEW: Nardwuar vs. Snoop Lion

Nardwuar interviews Snoop Lion at SXSW. This time Nardwuar brings out some great gifts for Snoop Lion. An old concert poster, Snoop dolls, a blow up Beyonce doll, & more. Watch the video above.

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Snoop Lion ft Angela Hunte – Here Comes The King (CLEAN- SINcere Short Edit)