Madeline Knutson, Author at Blast Magazine

Deadites Unite with the Cast and Creator of Ash vs Evil Dead: The Blast Interview

July 18, 2015

24 years after the release of Army of Darkness, Ash Williams is back to fight the Deadites once again! With a new Starz series set to air this Halloween, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless, Craig DiGregorio, and Sam ...

Discussing Music with TV’s Top Composers: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

July 16, 2015

The following article contains spoilers for American Horror Story, Homeland, Fargo, Empire, Wayward Pines, and The Vampire Diaries. Last week, the composers of American Horror Story, Homeland, Fargo, Empire...

Bif Bang Pow! Founder Jason Lenzi: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

July 15, 2015

Since 2005, Bif Bang Pow! has sold contemporary toys and collectibles to fans around the world. Based on licensed properties, the company makes everything a pop culture fan could need from action figures and pr...

Tom “Spongebob Squarepants” Kenny and Bill “Patrick Star” Fagerbakke: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

July 14, 2015

After 16 years, Spongebob Squarepants is still making viewers laugh with as much enthusiasm as it did when the show aired in 1999. At this year's San Diego Comic Con, the series' lead characters joined together...

Electronic Music Band Clean Bandit: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

June 10, 2015

Currently on tour across the United States and Canada, electronic music band Clean Bandit has become well-known for their unique blend of classical and electronic music. With songs such as "Rather Be" and "Real...

Glee Star Noah Guthrie: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

May 28, 2015

Since starring on the final season of Glee as Roderick Meeks, singer-songwriter Noah Guthrie has been busy preparing for his "Till It Thunders" tour around the United States. Rising to fame after his cover of L...

Singer-Songwriter Tyrone Wells: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

May 21, 2015

Since beginning his solo career in 2000, Tyrone Wells has released countless songs filled with positive messages and uplifting inspirations. With his songs featured in over 50 films and television shows, the Wa...

Corky Gainsford of Hard Rock Band Otherwise: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

March 18, 2015

Hailing from Las Vegas, hard rock band Otherwise recently released their second album, Peace At All Costs. After gaining a following through local shows, the band began performing around the country and release...

All We Need – Above & Beyond Plays Boston House of Blues: Show Review

Madeline Knutson

March 1, 2015

An Above & Beyond show is not just a concert, but an experience full of love and passion. From the moment you walk in the doors of the venue, you can feel the bond that you share with every other attendee, ...

Singer-Songwriter Andy Grammar: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

February 25, 2015

Since his beginnings as a busker in Santa Monica, Andy Grammer has always had a passion for bringing positive music to the world. With songs like "Keep Your Head Up" and "Good To Be Alive," many of Grammer's so...

John Humphrey of South African Rock Band Seether: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

January 28, 2015

Hailing from South Africa, rock band Seether has been performing together for over a decade. Since their inception, the group has won number awards and become well known around the world for hits such as "Fake ...

Jerry Horton of Rock Band Papa Roach: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

January 28, 2015

For the past two decades, Papa Roach has performed their iconic brand of rock music around the world. Members Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton, Tobin Esperance, and Tony Palermo recently released their latest album...

Alternative Rock Band Down with Webster: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

December 3, 2014

Hailing from Toronto, Down with Webster is an alternative rock band founded by its members in middle school. Since they first performed in their school talent show, the group has released two full-length albums...

Wicked Halloween kicks off EDM Halloweekend: Show Review

Madeline Knutson

November 5, 2014

Wicked Halloween was held this past Thursday at UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Arena, and it was not just a concert; it was a plethora of artistic abilities and an all-encompassing experience for any EDM enthusiast. Fr...

Pop Rock Band Metro Station: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

November 5, 2014

After taking a hiatus in 2010, Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso have rejoined forces to release Metro Station's latest album, Gold. Founded in 2006, the band signed with Columbia Records and soon became known for hi...

EDM Producer Asaf “Borgore” Borger: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

October 8, 2014

Known for his twitter hashtag #BootyforBorgore and his raunchy performances, Israeli-born producer Asaf Borger has worked hard to become the world-famous EDM artist he is today. Better known by his stage name o...

Mika “Prophet” Guillory of Hip-Hop Rock Band 7Lions: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

April 15, 2014

Signed to RedOne's 2101 Records, Southern California band 7Lions merges hip-hop and rock to create their own original sound. Founded in 2010, the group is composed of six members, Forrest Fulmer, Will Carpenter...

Author Madeline Knutson