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Linkin Park Mike Shinoda Talks Evolution of Linkin Park & Emerging Artists Contest

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Linkin Park Mike Shinoda Talks Evolution of His Band & Creating an Innovative Stage for Emerging Artists

Rock Star Music News
February 18, 2013
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GRAMMY® Center Stage LINKIN PARK Press Conference MIKE SHINODA

Mike Shinoda was
"shocked" and "terrified" when he was discovered. Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda, talks about the creation of Linkin Park--endless weekends of recording in his room--AND working with Amplify, Hyundai and The Recording Academy in support of the GRAMMY® Center Stage's new project. Read More...
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Beyoncé Talks Motherhood and Super Bowl Nerves

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Beyoncé Talks Motherhood and Super Bowl Nerves

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Superbowl XLVll Sports News
February 2, 2013
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Sports Beyonce Music News ENTERTAINMENT Super Bowl Interview Video

For those of you who think Beyoncé just shows up looking fabulous and pulling off phenomenal performances, here's a look at the hard work and behind the scenes practices the pop star puts in before a big event like performing LIVE at the halftime of the Super Bowl, which Beyoncé called "a highlight of a career." She admit's to getting nervous and said, "it's the same nervous you feel," showing her very real human down to earth side. Read More...
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Alicia Keys Credits Kindergarten Teacher For Love of Singing: Black History Month Artist Interview

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Alicia Keys Credits Her Kindergarten Teacher For Love of Singing

Black History Month
Rock Star Music News
January 30, 2013
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Interview BLACK HISTORY MONTH Music News ALICIA KEYS Spotlight JENNIFER HUDSON

In celebrating February's Black History Month, Maya Angelou interviews Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson. Alicia Keys tells Maya Angelou of when she first knew she loved music, "In the very beginning…I remember really early on falling in love with singing and that was because of this really eccentric Kindergarten teacher I had. She had us doing all of these crazy plays or performances. She had this really creative spirit. Because of her I learned my very first song…it was the first time I sang in front of an audience, that's where I discovered I loved it. I don't know if it dawned on me then that this was like a talent or I just know from the beginning that I loved it. It made me sparkle. It made me light up." Alicia Keys is still sparkling... Read More...
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Lexie Roth Talks Sandy Devastation & Sings Twenty Something Struggles

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Lexie Roth Talks Sandy Devastation & Sings Twenty Something Struggles

Interview and Music Review
Rock Star Music News
January 21, 2013
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New Music LEXIE ROTH Interview CHARITY Indie

Lexie Roth is looking for an answer singing, "Should I stay or go, should I stay or go?" But this beautiful artist with an empathetic heart and a bluesy voice is right where she belongs.

With the
perfect soothing sound to get you through an introspective day, the first released video for "Stay or Go" off of Lexie Roth's self-titled album is a prelude into Lexie's world split between Martha's Vineyard and Brooklyn. Her music explores the depths of sadness, uncertainty and the joy of escaping which are all themes prevalent in her confounding twenty something world. She sings, "Love is like a TV offer, it's good at first but the fees are endless…" With witty lines and subdued delivery, Lexie Roth is an indie singer of the Gotye kind. She has a simplistic message that packs a punch. Watch their videos and see for yourself... Read More...
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Scissor Sisters on Crackle From The Basement

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Scissor Sisters perform live their smash hit featured on Glee "Let's Have A Kiki" for Crackle's original series "From The Basement" produced by Nigel Godrich

Scissor Sisters premieres on Crackle's From The Basement Thursday 17 January

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Scissor Sisters Jake Shears and Ana Matronic
Featured Artists
Jim Henson Studio, Hollywood, California
On Location November 18, 2012
By Nicole Hanratty
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Exclusive Video SCISSOR SISTERS Pop Dance ON CAMERA INTERVIEW Photos

Crackle
and From The Basement invited Life of a Rock Star™ in to visit their closed set for this incredible event and spend a bit of time chatting with Jake and Ana. After over four plus hours of performing the two were gracious enough to field a round of questions before they headed off for the afternoon. Read More...
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The Bolts Heat Up KROQ Locals Only Night At The Roxy

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The Bolts Heat Up KROQ Locals Only Night At The Roxy

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Rock Star Concert Review
THE BOLTS
December 1, 2012
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Entertainment Concert Music News Photos The Roxy

It's a right of passage for every band headed on to stardom to play The Roxy in Hollywood. The Bolts have played this venue before, but this night they were part of the KROQ Locals Only Showcase a highlight on their road to success. This modern rock band knows how to light up the stage and they do it regularly at the Disneyland Residency in Anaheim. Catching The Bolts play live on stage brings to light the enormous amount of talent this five man band encompasses. Read More...
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Ariana Grande On Behalf of Sharpie® Sends One Charitable Teen Fan To One Direction Concert

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Ariana Grande On Behalf of Sharpie® Sends One Charitable Teen Fan To One Direction Concert

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November 27, 2012
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One Direction Sharpie® Ariana Grande Katelyn Darrow-Eystad Interview Charity

She may not be singing up on stage, but in our books Katelyn Darrow-Eystad's charitable spirit makes her a rock star. After surviving and escaping domestic abuse Katelyn's family suffered the loss of clothing and necessities in a house fire. Understanding what it felt like to be in dire need of help, this young girl decided to make it her mission in life to help others. After four years of hard work, Katelyn Darrow-Eystad has succeeded. Read More...
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Scissor Sister's Live Interview Talk About "Let's Have A Kiki" On Glee

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Scissor Sister's Live Interview: The Pop Sensations Talk About "Let's Have A Kiki" On Glee

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November 19, 2012
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November 18, 2012--Los Angeles, Ca--
Scissor Sisters performed live in the Charlie Chaplin Stage on the Jim Henson Studio lot for the filming of Crackle's popular online digital free show "From The Basement" produced by Nigel Godrich. After their performance, Jake Shears and Ana Matronic sat down with Life of a Rock Star™ editor Nicole Hanratty and talked about "Let's Have A Kiki" airing on the Thanksgiving episode of Glee. Watch the video clip and Read More...
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Pentatonix Keeps The Art Of A Cappella Hip And Alive: Interview With Kevin "K.O." Olusola and PTXmas Album Review

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Pentatonix Keeps The Art Of A Cappella Hip And Alive: Interview With Kevin "K.O." Olusola and PTXmas Album Review

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November 13, 2012
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If you're a fan of
NBC's The Sing-Off then you will recognize this five member a cappella band from Arlington, Texas is from Season 3. Pentatonix--Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Avi Kaplan, Kirstie Maldonado and Kevin Olusola--wowed with their extraordinary talent and won the competition. Pentatonix has yet to sit still for a moment since. Currently on a sold-out nationwide tour that keeps the singing sensation busy nearly every single night--with more 2013 North American concert tour dates announced--the a cappella band has created their first-ever Christmas EP, "PTXmas" which was released today. Editor, Nicole Hanratty spoke to Kevin Olusola via phone on Friday, November 9th and his voice filled the line with a tangible energy and excitement as he spoke with a genuine appreciation for his art. Read More...
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The Como Brothers Band: The Interview "Underneath It All"

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The Como Brothers Band: The Interview "Underneath It All"

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Rock Star Interview
November 9, 2012
By Nicole Hanratty, Editor


The Como Brothers Band New Artist Interview Pop Rock

Download The Como Brothers Band EP "The Speed of Sound" on iTunes

Life of a Rock Star™ is excited to bring you this week's Feature Friday new artist interview with two brothers who are bringing their unique sound out to play. We love the fun pop rock sound of The Como Brothers Band and their toe tapping jazz infused songs. We think you will too…

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Anna Haas Interview and New Album "Crazy Is"

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Meet Anna Haas: The Quintessential Authentic Entertainer

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Rock Star Music News
October 26, 2012

By Editor, Nicole Hanratty


Anna Haas New Artist Interview Video New Music

Just one glimpse of her "Maypole" music video and you will be hooked on Anna Haas. Match her theatrical style with her magical voice and you will crave this music especially on the ever-imposing fall dark cold nights. Her messages are simple and honest, yet here style is complex. Anna Haas may very well be the juxtaposition that she so loves to create. Read More...
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Katy Cappella Artist Interview: Pop Star Katy Cappella Returns Home Taking The Stage By Storm In Concert With Good Fortune Behind Her

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(Pictured Left: Phoenix Fashion Week October 6, 2012: Supporting emerging designer Suzanne Lay, Editor, Nicole Hanratty and guest Katy Cappella)

Artist Interview: Pop Star Katy Cappella Returns Home Taking The Stage By Storm In Concert With Good Fortune Behind Her

Katy Cappella Interview
Rock Star Music News
By Nicole Hanratty
October 20, 2012


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If they didn’t see her coming, they should have. Katy Cappella, formerly a Chesapeake employee, helped the Fortune Magazine Top 100 Company win the 2010 Battle Of The Corporate Bands as the lead vocalist of Chesapeake's Shale Play at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and herself took home the Steve Eck Memorial Best Vocalist Award. She returned home to Oklahoma this weekend to headline her former employer's annual concert--headlined last year by Cheryl Crow.

Having recently released her first album, “
Turn The World Around,” Katy Cappella is taking the pop music world by storm with her soulful voice. The YouTube music videos of Katy’s live performances are turning heads and gaining her new fans everyday. Read More...
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BAKER Concert Live at Viper Room West Hollywood

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ELECTRO-POP SENSATION BAKER TO PERFORM AT THE VIPER ROOM IN WEST HOLLYWOOD

New York, NY – October 1, 2012 -- Electro-Pop sensation BAKER has spent most of 2012 crafting “the catchiest, most danceable pop album ever", while still finding the time to perform for fans all across the United States. Read More...
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The Truth Is...Singer Songwriter Jessarae Is A Rock Star With Raw Energy

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The Truth Is Singer Songwriter Jessarae Is A Rock Star With Raw Energy
Interview and Album Review by Nicole Hanratty
Rock Star Music News
October 12, 2012

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Jessarae's charitable spirit at a young age is perhaps the most admirable thing about him, but his talent is the most striking. One song after the next on his album "Pilot" takes you on a journey through questions that revolve around identity, love, and challenges we all face regardless of age. He blends rock music with vocals and lyrics that play with a distinctive blues infused sound.


The songs on Jessarae’s “Pilot” album scream hot new artist on the rise. It's no surprise he has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Seal, Plain White T's, Five for Fighting, John Legend and The Roots, Gavin Rossdale, Sugar Ray and Matisyahu. "Seen It All Before" is a strong representation of all he embodies and after spending some time chatting with him, there is no question success is his to grasp. Read More...
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Paul Child Band "Beautiful Belief" New Music For Your Playlist & Song of the Week

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Song of the Week: Paul Child Band "Beautiful Belief"
Rock Star Music News
October 11, 2012
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Paul Child Band "Runaway. Relax. Resign." EP with "Beautiful Belief"

Life of a Rock Star™ could not be more excited to bring you this week's amazing artist, the
Paul Child Band and our favorite song off of the Paul Child Band's recently released EP "Runaway. Relax. Resign." Song of the Week "Beautiful Belief" will light you up and reinvigorate your playlist with a fresh sound from this London, UK band on the rise that is loaded with talent. Read More...
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Blind Benny is Something Worth Following

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Blind Benny is Something Worth Following

Interview
Rock Star Music News
Rock Star Album Review
“No Honor” EP Released September 4, 2012
by Nicole Hanratty
Via Telephone September 24, 2012

Jade<3 and Jonathan Carmelli are “all about a vibe and an emotion.” Their band, Blind Benny is doing something different and that something is worth following.

Jade<3, songwriter and vocalist was born and raised in New York. She sang in her father’s church and attended La Guardia School of Performing Arts. When this Puerto Rican songstress met up with Jonathan Carmelli, guitarist & producer, they formed a band called Blind Benny. Their music is shaking up the genre of
world rock crisscrossing through the pop rock and soul.

Blind Benny’s first EP titled “No Honor,” reflects Jade<3’s obsession with “human behavior.” Each song is soulful and with purpose, an inside look at how love and life collide.
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Kelly Sweet's Voice is an Amazing Grace: Singer Songwriter Interview & New Music

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Kelly Sweet's Voice is an Amazing Grace: Singer songwriter reminds us "that when all fear falls away...only love exists"

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Interview
October 2, 2012
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Sometimes you hear a song that draws you in so deeply, you feel a connection to an artist whom you have never met. Such was the case when editor, Nicole Hanratty heard Kelly Sweet's rendition of the love song "Dream On" this past May. [Download Kelly Sweet "Dream On" on iTunes music] It's haunting, enveloping and provocative all at the same time. Kelly Sweet's voice is so captivating you could listen to her songs on repeat and get lost in time.

As Life of a Rock Star™ began to look for more information about Kelly's music, we saw this:
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Ed Sheeran Concert Rocks Wiltern With Passenger & Selah Sue Music

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Singer Songwriter Ed Sheeran Concert Rocks Wiltern

With Opening Acts
Passenger & Selah Sue

"Ed Sheeran Brings His A Team"

Rock Star Music News
Concert Review
October 1, 2012 Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
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Los Angeles, CA- Ed Sheeran's fans showed up en masse Monday night at the Wiltern Theatre arriving as early as 6:30 in the morning to insure they had up close access to their favorite artist. Judging from the line wrapped around the venue it would seem Ed Sheeran has hit the goldmine market of One Direction fans: 14 year old girls. Read More...
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Passenger Interview "All The Little Lights" and Concert Tour with Ed Sheeran

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Interview with Singer / Songwriter Mike Rosenberg of Passenger on his new album "All The Little Lights" and his Concert Tour with Ed Sheeran

Rock Star Music News
February 15, 2013
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by Nicole Hanratty

Interview PASSENGER Singer Songwriter LET HER GO

Passenger opens for the Ed Sheeran concert on tour throughout the U.S., and while Mike Rosenberg--the singer songwriter of Passenger music--is by no means new to the music scene, his sound is now being heard and discovered by the masses, and they are loving what they hear. Currently #20 on the iTunes Singer Songwriter chart, “Let Her Go” is set to be Passenger’s breakout hit. (See “Let Her Go” on LOARS Love Songs playlist.) Read More...
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Lemuria's Album "Pebble" is a Pleaser

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Lemuria’s Album “Pebble” is a Pleaser
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September 21, 2012
Interview by Nicole Hanratty


ON TOUR: Lemuria is playing STEREO
Saturday, October 27, 2012 on
The Fest tour

Life of a Rock Star™ has been bubbling over with excitement to bring you
Lemuria. Cold Summer turned us on to this Indie / Post-Punk / Pop talented band. After downloading Lemuria’s “Pebble” album on iTunes we were so hooked we grabbed one on vinyl as well. W-O-W. That’s when we knew we had to interview the talent behind the sound. We sent over some questions via email for the band members to answer, and we have to admit, a couple of their answers made us laugh. (Hot Freaks.) Read More...
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Joe Kirkland Joins Team Adam on The Voice

Joe Kirkland audition on The Voice
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Joe Kirkland of the band Artist vs. Poet joins Team Adam on NBC’s The Voice has a look that you will fall in love with and a voice that rocks the stage! He grabbed Adam Levine’s attention instantly with Blake Shelton only seconds behind.

Watch his audition video
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Jordan Riley On a Mission

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Jordan Riley On a Mission
Interview by Nicole Hanratty
@LifeofaRockStar
August 30, 2012

Jordan Riley is set to release his inspirational song “Do You See What I See,” in a few weeks. The song highlights what the world needs today…a generation that is willing to reach out beyond borders to help one another, make a global difference in ending world hunger and help those in need to heal. We recently had the opportunity to interview Jordan.
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BAKER: Electro Pop Music's Newest Voice

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BAKER Interview
August 10, 2012
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Feature Friday’s are a highlight of the week for Life of a Rock Star™ because supporting new music and young talent is a great pleasure. This week, in particular, we are over the top excited to introduce our readers to BAKER, an up and coming force in the dance music scene.

BAKER is bringing a fresh face to the electro pop dance music world. He has a great sound, hot look and brings his own style reminiscent of George Michael and the 80s to the stage.
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Sun City on a Roller Coaster Ride

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Sun City on a Roller Coaster Ride
Interview by Nicole Hanratty
September 2, 2012

The two talented and very cute guys behind the Australian indie pop songs caught my ear when it came time to compile the Life of a Rock Star™
Back To School playlist. “Set Alight” (on the Sun City EP also titled “Set Alight” ) is the perfect blend of upbeat and forward motion dance music balanced with lyrics that are thought provoking and relatable. The song was an automatic add to the playlist and the EP has become a favorite.

This week I got the chance to interview Daniel and Tobias (Dan and Tobes). What unfolded made me smile and I think will make you smile too! These two guys have it all together. With their talent and great personalities they are headed towards enormous success.
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Anna Rose: Genre Crossing Her Way to Success

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Anna Rose: Genre Crossing Her Way to Success

Interview by Nicole Hanratty
Rock Star Music News
August 24, 2012
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ANNA ROSE Music News BEHOLD A PALE HORSE Indie Rock Interview

Take Paula Cole, Christina Aguilera and Reba McEntire and mix them up in a blender. The power house voice that pours out is Anna Rose. Meet the vivacious woman behind the amazing song, “My Body is a Cage.” Read More...
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The Bolts are Starting Something

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The Bolts Are Starting Something

THE BOLTS
August 4, 2012
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INTERVIEW Bands to Watch THE BOLTS Heath Farmer

If you haven’t heard of The Bolts yet, you will…Meet The Bolts: These five guys out of Orange County, California are bringing their musical talent and passion to the stage grabbing new fans with every show. Read More...
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Atelier Minyon is Rocking the Fine Jewelry

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ROCK STAR Jewelry
Rock Star Music News
July 13, 2012
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by Nicole Hanratty @LifeofaRockStar

FASHION
ATELIER MINYON Interview

Life of a Rock Star™ editor, Nicole Hanratty, headed into New York City last month and spent some time interviewing one of the most talented fine jewelry designers in the city: Alp Sagnak of Atelier Minyon.

I’ve been looking forward to meeting Alp and his assistant Erin ever since they sent me a photo of a Handcrafted 18k white gold mesh diamond bracelet with 4.72 ct diamonds three years ago. Yes, I have been dreaming of the creative minds at Atelier Minyon behind that gorgeous piece ever since.
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Annie Rise Interview

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We brought you the hot Annie Rise video, now here’s the Life of a Rock Star™ Annie Rise interview! Read More...
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"Something From Nothing" Is Something To See

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“Something From Nothing” Is Something To See
Movie Review
June 19, 2012

Educational. Motivational. Historical.

“Something From Nothing, The Art of Rap” is an enlightening documentary created by Ice T that sheds new light on the hip hop movement in a way that many of us have never understood it before. Musicians and fans alike will want to bring a notepad to take notes and buy two tickets to back to back showings so that they can soak in everything there is to learn. Read More...
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Terry Ilous is bringing something to others

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The Rebirth of Terry Ilous and Great White

Terry Ilous Is Bringing Something To Others

Rock Star Music News
Interview
June 14, 2012
By Nicole Hanratty

TERRY ILOUS Rock GREAT WHITE Interview

Sometimes you meet someone and you think, no one can be this real, this down to earth, this honest. And then the interview unfolds and you realize they are that real, that down to earth and that honest. They wear their heart on their sleeve and hold nothing back. Read More...
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Ice-T Documentary Opens June 15

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Can Ice-T Make Something From Nothing? Life of a Rock Star can’t wait to see this star-studded documentary on the evolution of rap music with interviews from rap artists that include Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Chuck D, Eminem, Nas, Kanye West, Ice Cube, Snoop Dog, Bun B, B Real, Common, MC Lyte, Mos Def and more. Read More...
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Laura Warshauer added to Lolla line-up!

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Laura Warshauer played the Troubadour last night--opening for Bob Schneider--in Los Angeles to a crowd that may not have known her when she took the stage, but was certainly enthralled by her raw rock and roll talent and pure voice by the time she finished out her set with her new song “Dream Sequence - I Want To Make Things Right.” Read More...
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Laura Warshauer on tour with Bob Schneider

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Laura Warshauer Interview
by Nicole Hanratty
@LifeofaRockStar

Laura Warshauer is “worth being heard,” and she is narrating her success with her recent album The Pink Chariot Mixtape.

I could talk to
Laura Warshauer all day. She’s that kind of person. Warm, friendly, and insightful, Laura exudes confidence. Life of a Rock Star™ was thrilled to have the opportunity to spend some time chatting with her recently.
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Zedd tours Asia with Lady Gaga

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Meet Zedd. Hot looking. Hot DJ. Hot Producer. The Huffington Post calls him, “the German promulgator of electro house.” That likely is so, but Life of a Rock Star™ is just calling him HOT!
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The Glory Game: Interview

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(Pictured Left to Right The Glory Game band members: Aaron Schwarz, Adam Longworth, Justin Cyr, Zach Klotz)


The Glory Game

Interview with drummer
Justin Cyr
by Nicole Hanratty
@LifeofaRockStar


Justin Cyr and his band, The Glory Game, “just need that chance.” While their music speaks for itself, (download it here on itunes), this talented rock band is made up of four guys out of the Dayton Ohio area who are working hard to get themselves heard. Read More...
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Gary Lightbody is head over heels in love with Fallen Empires

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Snow Patrol’s
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Gary Lightbody, frontman of Snow Patrol, is “head over heels in love” with Fallen Empires
(Interviewed by Wendy at Radio 104.5)
“We’ve always loved electronic music, you know I’ve dj’d electro...for 15 years you know with tom and the band, so I mean it’s always been part of our lives. ...It’s just recently that it’s become a bigger part of our music, it’s not the whole picture by any means, we haven’t turned into a dance band or anything ridiculous like that...the essence of Snow Patrol remains. Even in the dancier songs it’s still very much a Snow Patrol record but, ...there is more electronic signs pushed to the forefront rather than hiding in the shadows which, they’ve always been sort of banished to the shadows in the past.”

“There’s a couple of real barn stormin’ belters, classic kind of epic Snow Patrol songs. Listen to ‘Everything You Are’ and a song called ‘New York’ which are...as good of songs as we’ve ever written. I personally think. So I don’t think fans of the band are going to be let down by anything. In fact, I think they’re going to be over the moon. If I was a fan of our band I would love this record! I’m in this band and I adore this record! So I’ve never been able to speak about a record with so much confidence before because I am always slightly cagey about coming out as arrogant. But I am head over heels in love with this record and can’t possibly contain myself any longer! So, I’m afraid I am untethered.”

“It took six months from starting recording and that’s forgetting about the songwriting itself which was months before that. We’ve never made an album that took as long as this because we just decided that we would take our time and explore every possible sonic avenue and not be constrained to putting a deadline on it, which we always do. And then you know it’s like that clock ticking thing. You’re always aware that it needs to be done by a certain date and therefore that puts more pressure on you and this time around we took that pressure right off.”
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Eddie Van Halen's Rock Star Style

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Guns Clothing is Rock Star Fashion

Rock Star Fashion Tees
April 7, 2012
by Nicole Hanratty

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T-Shirt GUNS CLOTHING Fashion EDDIE VAN HALEN
When you think of rock stars, you think of Eddie Van Halen. Now touring across the country on Van Halen's much anticipated reunion tour, Eddie is bringing the cool factor back to the stage. Donning a GUNS Clothing black tee made from bamboo lined with a collar made out of Italian suede, Eddie Van Halen still looks every bit the part of the heart throb lead rock guitarist now as he did in the 80s singing Jump. Read More...
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John West on his humble hustle

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(Pictured left: John West
Santa Monica, California)

"To the dreamers everywhere..."
Interview with John West

by Nicole Hanratty
@LifeofaRockStar

Every once in a while you meet someone whom you know has what it takes to succeed.

I found
John West on itunes one random afternoon while in search of some music that could prove to be mind altering. (I was having an existential moment.) Three of his songs "Lovely" with PushaT @PUSHA_T, "Loved You Tonight," --my favorite--and "Right Now" made it to my daily workout playlist and helped my brain switch gears from "can't even focus on breathing" to "run and relax" mode.

Curiosity appropriately peaked, I connected with the artist @JohnWest on Twitter, then began to see something special appear in my timeline. Hashtagging his tweets #HumbleHustle this rising star moves about the country playing accessible venues, reaching out to fans and bringing a real face to the struggle up and coming musicians experience. Read More...
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