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By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine GRAMMY® award-winning keyboardist Casey Harris, best known as a founding member of the hit rock band X Ambassadors, has officially partnered with Vision Through Music®, a groundbreaking program of the Children’s Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (CEF of AAPOS). The announcement

Devon Allman sat down with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen during a rare month off tour. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, the Grammy-nominated singer, guitarist, and songwriter still carries deep Texas roots even though he now calls St. Louis home. “I’m home,” he laughed warmly. The conversation came at the perfect time: Allman is marking

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine Blues-rock guitarist Eric Gales delivered intense, improvised electric guitar work for the 2026 film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. Collaborating with composer Ludwig Göransson, Gales contributed a signature blues-infused sound to the soundtrack, specifically on tracks like "Elijah" and "Grand Closin'". In early 2021, as the world

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine  Longtime Disturbed bassist and backing vocalist John Moyer shared insights into his career, his passion for connecting with fans, his latest production work, and his excitement for this weekend’s Texas Cult Classic Convention in Bastrop. Moyer, who joined Disturbed in 2004 after the departure of original bassist

Singer/songwriter and survivor Benny DiChiara stepped onto the stage at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) convention in 2026 with the same raw energy and unshakeable faith that has defined his journey. Speaking with hosts at the event, DiChiara opened up about his transformation from a secular rock musician to a frontman for Christ, sharing a

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine Curry's journey began in broadcasting at age 15 with Dutch pirate radio, leading to his iconic role as an MTV VJ from 1987 to 1994. He hosted shows like Headbangers Ball and the MTV Top 20 Video Countdown, interviewing legends such as Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney.

In an exclusive conversation with AMFM Magazine's Paul Salfen, Liz Trujillo—singer, guitarist, and the driving force behind Conexión Divina—opened up about her deeply personal evolution as she prepares for key moments at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin. The interview arrives on the heels of the February 6, 2026, release of 18, the project's sophomore

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine Matthew and Gunnar Nelson have spent decades fielding the same question: What happened to the hair? The identical twins—seventh-generation entertainers, grandsons of TV icons Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, twin sons of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson—exploded onto the scene in 1990 as NELSON, their

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine In the pantheon of modern film composers, few have navigated the treacherous waters—or, in this case, the fiery ashes—of blockbuster storytelling quite like Simon Franglen. The English maestro, whose resume reads like a greatest-hits compilation of pop culture milestones, has long been the secret weapon behind some of

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine Berlin-based electronic musician Kangding Ray (David Letellier) has built a singular career bridging experimental sounds and club-driven techno. From his early releases on the legendary German imprint Raster-Noton to his more recent dancefloor-oriented output, Kangding Ray has navigated the unexplored territories between experimental music and dance music.