For a band that’s sold 12 million records in four short years, the Killers’ frontman Brandon Flowers is surprisingly humble.

Driving through Las Vegas on his way to band rehearsal, any preconceived ideas about the lead singer’s pride are quickly stripped away as the mastermind behind “Mr Brightside” and “Read…

When a band credits their ascent to a good word from David Fricke, it’s fair to assume they’re not only destined for a blessed journey in the music industry, but that they’ll also present a very neat bag of tricks along the way.

In the case of Danish pop rockers…

NEW YORK, NY—What is it that’s helped Fall Out Boy become so much more successful than its emo counterparts? What exactly is responsible for helping FOB’s albums reach mutli-platinum selling status? Is it because of lead singer Patrick Stump’s killer vocals (which have been hand picked for collaborations by artists like Timbaland and The Roots). Or is it because of Fall Out Boy’s poster pansy Pete Wentz —the entrepreneur, father, husband and MTV host —who brings constant fame and media attention to the group?

Chicago-based dance/pop rockers The White Tie Affair have performed at Playboy’s Pajama Party, recently finished touring with Metro Station, and have played about 250 live gigs to date. For a band that was signed last year and only released its debut album, Walk This Way, in April, they’ve racked up…

Australia’s hottest young pop princesses are attacking the U.S. market with all of the sex, sass, style and spunk that has seen them dominate headlines and win over huge fan bases Down Under.

While The Veronicas, aka Lisa and Jess Origliasso, might not be big enough to see over most…

Decades after dirty and rebellious rock was first unleashed on crowds by pioneers like the Rolling Stones and AC/DC, people still fear the danger and risks this type of music embodies. So says Austin Winkler, Hinder’s frontman, who believes his crew might be one of the last groups living up…

NEW YORK, NY—I expected All Time Low to be exactly the same as every other up-and-coming pop punk group that hopped from stage to stage at this year’s Warped Tour. Sporting hipster outfits, colored glasses and too much hair product, these bands traditionally boast minimally insightful lyrics, plenty of hooks…

NEW YORK, NY—Cobra Starship finally answered the biggest question mark that’s surrounded the pop punk outfit since Samuel L. Jackson first came face to face with a plane full of deadly snakes back in 2006. The band does not take itself seriously. Phew! At last, I feel like these locals,…

NEW YORK, NY—For a band that’s been on-again off-again more times than anyone remembers, Weezer’s stage presence and group dynamics at Madison Square Garden worked so well their performance perfectly masked the group’s very tumultuous and colourful 16-year-long history. The countless line-up changes, band member fall-outs and even record label…

NEW YORK, NY—Good Charlotte is a band I hate to love. Oh come on, everyone’s got them. Bands you’re too embarrassed to admit feature among your top 20 even though every time you listen to them they get you lip syncing, moving and making you feel pretty darn good. Well, the boys from Maryland proved just why they have, and will continue, to feature prominently on my secret ladder at their gig at NY’s Roseland Ballroom. I mean really, when a band creates catchy hook-filled pop-punk music, what’s not to like?