Ra Ra Riot step into an experimental Bouncy Castle of sound on Need Your Light
“We’re interested in trying to find that line between doing pop and doing more experimental, weird things.” It’s that age-old artistic conundrum: How do you reconcile staying true to your creative impulses alongside your thirst for reaching the masses? It’s a question Syracuse-bred indie band Ra Ra Riot faced head-on while making their fourth album, […]
Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld explains why we’re ready for a lunatic superhero
We speak with Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld about the Deadpool movie, the character’s history, and how much the series has exploded in the last 10 years.
What was it like to work with Bowie? Meet the man who mixed Ziggy Stardust
“That’s been his entire career — he said whatever he wanted.” Ground Control to Major Tom: David Bowie has bid adieu, and there’s nothing we can do. The legendary recording artist, actor, and all-around creative chameleon passed away on January 10 after a long battle with cancer, and he’s since been duly feted from all […]
Mr. Robot is watching you, so you might as well watch Mr. Robot
We interview the creator and cast of Mr. Robot, the popular tech drama that recently won two Golden Globes. What will Season 2 look like, and many other questions answered.
Rave, Reich, and Roll: Exploring the dark themes in ‘The Man in the High Castle’
Digital Trends sat down with key members of The Man in the High Castle cast at the New York Comic Con to discuss how best to watch the show, its deepening cultural impact, and what its future may hold.
The Bee Gees are underrated and Spotify is overhated, say Chk Chk Chk
“You try to do as many different things as you can, because they all have a slightly different character.” Genre mixing can be a beautiful thing when it’s done right, as witnessed by the blissful sounds made by the Brooklyn-based jam-punk/indie-dance hybrid collective known as !!! (pronounced Chk Chk Chk). On their new album As […]
Bob Odenkirk tells us why he’ll never write an episode of Better Call Saul
Digital Trends speaks with Bob Odenkirk on what he thinks of Better Call Saul Season 2, where the show is headed, and his new Netflix show, W/ Bob & David, a return of Mr. Show.
Every episode of Blindspot has already been inked … on its main character
Who would have thought a tattooed woman emerging naked from a bag in Time Square would create so many story ideas? The cast and creators of NBC’s Blindspot explain why it’s blowing up.
After 8 years percolating in his brain, OMI’s hit Cheerleader was just the beginning
“My voice is different. It’s distinctive. There’s nothing to compare it to.” The summer of 2015 may be long-faded into the rear view, but some of its hot sounds remain as fresh now as when we first heard them — sounds like those of OMI’s ubiquitous Cheerleader, the tropical house ode to the person who […]
Game of Thrones’ Ian Beattie looks back at the bloody, award-winning season 5
Digital Trends' Mike Mettler sits down with Game of Thrones actor, Ian Beattie, to discuss what it was like making the series' successful -- and bloody -- fifth season.
