Kevin Tidmarsh

"In the midst of the worst of times, we find a way to dance," DAWN says of her hometown, New Orleans. The artist used New Orleans as inspiration for her latest album, <em>new breed</em>.

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'We Find A Way To Dance': Inspired By New Orleans, DAWN Reconstructs Beauty From Ruin

Noel King

Dawn Richard gained fame as a member of R&B group Danity Kane just as her hometown was recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Now a solo artist, she explores her New Orleans roots on a new album.

"To be honest with you, I don't have many answers. I've got a bunch of questions," Matty Healy says.

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The 1975's Matty Healy Negotiates With The World

David Greene

The 1975 frontman's lifestyle sent him to rehab. David Greene speaks with Healy about giving up his "love affair" with drugs and the band's latest album, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships.

"Every five years or so, there's just a transformation I kind of need to constantly be going under," Jake Shears says.

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Jake Shears Strikes Out On His Own

Noel King

Scissors Sisters won the hearts of Elton John, David Bowie and Bono before going on hiatus in 2012. Lead singer Jake Shears is back with a debut solo album, full of familiar quirks and dizzying fun.