Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul once said: “It was like watching the Olympics and you are our Michael Phelps.” Although Ms. Abdul was referring to then-contestant Adam Lambert, another gifted vocalist and acoustic guitar player who is worthy of this quote is none other than Season 11 Idol winner Phillips Phillips, who received the …
On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos chatted with this year’s American Idol Season 11 contestants prior to their show at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York. Broken Records Magazine: “What do you miss most about the American Idol experience?” Deandre Brackensick: “Having the excitement of singing something new each week. …
This Park was the Inspiration for Irena’s “Save the World” Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos chats with Irena Hart from Valiante Hart. What do you love most about the dance music scene? “I love the fact that the dance music scene gives people an outlet to just let loose, leave their worries and cares behind, …
Mark Ballas Photo Courtesy of Michael Becker Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos chatted with Dancing With the Stars’ Mark Ballas prior to his “Reality Rocks” concert, that took place at the Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington, New York. “It feels good to be here,” says Ballas. “I look forward to hitting the …
On January, 16, 2012, Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos and Laura DeSantis-Olsson had the pleasure to visit 106.7 Lite FM radio station in New York City, to interview radio vet Bob Bronson and the fabulous Christine Nagy from 106.7 Lite FM’s morning show, “Bronson and Christine.” They opened up about their radio background, shared their …
Acclaimed songwriter and Louisiana Music Hall of Famer Vince Vance talks with Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos on December 15, 2011. Vince Vance is best-known for co-writing the Christmas classic “All I Want for Christmas is You.” “In 1988, my guitar player wanted to write a Christmas song, and we decided to call it ‘All …
Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos spoke with the very talented and genuine country music singer James Wesley on December 12, 2011. A Kansas native, Wesley talked about his latest radio single “Didn’t I” and his endeavors in the country music industry. “I found out today that ‘Didn’t I’ is #24 on Billboard Hot Country Charts,” Wesley …
Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos chatted with Justin Moore on Friday, December 9, 2011, about his career in country music and newest album Outlaws Like Me. Country singer Justin Moore remarks, “I grew up on old school country, and I loved it because it was real. I felt like Hank Williams Jr. was singing about …
Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos spoke with Kristen Henderson, the bassist and co-founder of the all-female band Antigone Rising. According to Kristen Henderson, she remarked, “The name Antigone Rising came about while I was in college. I was taking an English tragedy course and we read Antigone in the class, so the lead singer at …
Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos interviews Nini Camps, the lead singer and rhythm guitar player of the all-female group Antigone Rising, on December 4, 2011 in Glen Cove, New York. When asked about how she joined the all-female band, she remarked, “I fell into the band by accident. I’ve been friends with them for years. …
