Madeline Knutson, Author at Blast Magazine

Jerry Horton of Rock Band Papa Roach: The Blast Interview

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